Landlord Electrical Safety Certificates in Manchester
Legally required electrical safety inspections for landlords across Manchester. Protect your tenants, stay compliant with the 2020 regulations, and avoid fines of up to £40,000 with our professional landlord certificate service.
Why Choose Us?
- qualified electricians
- Certificate the same day, once the invoice is settled
- Every job quoted individually
- Multi-property discounts available
- Full remedial work service if needed
The 2020 Regulations Explained
The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require all private landlords to have the electrical installations in their properties inspected and tested by a qualified and competent person at least every 5 years.
This applies to almost all rented homes in England, including licences to occupy and student lettings, and the rules were extended to the social rented sector in 2025. The regulations are enforced by local housing authorities, who have the power to impose financial penalties and arrange remedial action.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Local authorities can impose fines of up to £40,000 per breach, raised from £30,000 on 1 November 2025. They can also carry out remedial work themselves and recover the cost from you.
June 2020 – New Tenancies
The regulations came into force for all new tenancies in England. Landlords must ensure electrical installations are inspected and tested before a new tenancy begins.
April 2021 – Existing Tenancies
The regulations extended to all existing tenancies. Every private rental property in England must now have a valid EICR.
Every 5 Years – Renewal
Inspections must be carried out at least every 5 years, or sooner if the previous report specifies an earlier date.
At Change of Tenancy
A copy of the most recent report must be provided to new tenants before they occupy the property.
Your Obligations as a Landlord
Understanding your responsibilities under the 2020 regulations
Arrange Inspections
Ensure electrical installations are inspected and tested by a qualified electrician at intervals of no more than 5 years.
Obtain the Report
Obtain a report from the inspector detailing the results of the inspection and any remedial work required.
Provide to Tenants
Supply a copy to existing tenants within 28 days, to new tenants before they move in, and to the local authority within 7 days on request.
Complete Remedial Work
If the report identifies any urgent remedial work (C1 or C2 codes), complete it within 28 days or as specified by the inspector.
Keep Records
Retain a copy of the report until the next inspection is due. Keep records of all remedial work carried out.
Confirm Compliance
Provide written confirmation to the local authority that any required remedial work has been completed, within 28 days of completion.
What the inspection itself involves
A landlord electrical safety certificate is an EICR carried out to meet the 2020 regulations — the same inspection we carry out for homeowners and businesses. What gets checked, what the C1, C2, C3 and FI codes mean, and what happens if the report comes back unsatisfactory are all explained on our EICR testing page. This page covers what the law asks of you as the landlord.
Landlords with more than one property
Much of our inspection work is for landlords, and we do deals for anyone with more than one property — the travelling and the paperwork work out better across a portfolio, and that is reflected in the quote.
If you are a letting agent booking inspections on behalf of the landlords you manage, we are happy to deal with you directly — see EICRs for letting agents.
Letting a house in multiple occupation? It is the same five-yearly inspection with more to cover — see EICRs for HMOs and shared houses.
Guides for landlords
More detail on the rules, the codes and the costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Areas We Cover
We provide landlord electrical safety certificates across Denton, Tameside, Stockport and the wider Greater Manchester area — find your local team below.