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ELECTRICAL INSPECTION

EICR in
Wandsworth.

Plan your electrical inspection in Wandsworth with practical preparation advice, official resources and a clear route to booking.

BatterseaPutneyTootingBalhamWandsworth Town

Coordinate a practical inspection in an occupied dwelling

For Battersea, Putney, Tooting, Balham or Wandsworth Town, give the exact property and unit details when arranging an EICR. Explain whether electrical cupboards are inside the home or reached through a managed part of the building. Clarifying this early helps the booking team distinguish the dwelling instruction from any common installation.

Keep the earlier report and certificates for later electrical work together. If a tenant, agent and building manager are all involved, nominate one person to coordinate access and discuss possible supply interruption. If recent work followed a kitchen replacement or layout change, supply the actual electrical certification rather than assume the refurbishment description proves condition.

Electrical inspection preparation guide
Preparation illustration; an inspection outcome depends on the property.
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE

Fixed wiring, not portable appliances.

An EICR records the condition of the fixed electrical installation within the agreed inspection scope. Discuss access, previous reports and any known alterations with the electrician.

The report may identify work or further investigation. Receiving a report does not mean the installation is satisfactory; follow the findings and agree any next steps separately.

Read the full EICR guide

A well-prepared visit.

01 / SCOPE

Describe the property

Identify the exact dwelling or premises, its full postcode and any shared systems. Commercial and complex properties may need a tailored quote.

02 / ACCESS

Agree the visit

Arrange a keyholder and tell occupiers what to expect. Share previous records and known access restrictions before the appointment.

03 / FOLLOW-UP

Read the findings

Review the report or record and any action required. Repairs, further investigation and repeat visits must be agreed separately.

EICR questions in Wandsworth

Who should coordinate when both agent and building manager hold keys?

Nominate a booking contact who can confirm the relevant access permissions and key arrangements with both.

Does a new kitchen mean the installation has passed?

No. Share the electrical records; only the inspection and test findings determine the condition report outcome.

Is this a council-run service?

No. LPC is an independent provider. Council resources are linked for guidance and do not imply endorsement.

Guidance reviewed: 20 October 2026.

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