A landlord’s guide to EICRs
Inspection process, five-year rules, observation codes and remedial planning.
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Bastian Electrical knowledge centre
Electrical advice and practical guides
Plain-English information for homeowners, landlords and smaller businesses before they book electrical work.
Useful before the quotation
Understand the scope, risks and questions worth asking.
The guides are written to help customers make informed decisions without pretending to diagnose an unseen installation.
Consumer unit upgrades explained
Pre-testing, RCBOs, surge protection, Part P and hidden faults.
Read the guideSigns a house may need rewiring
Warning signs, full versus partial rewires, occupancy and making good.
Read the guideWhat to do in an electrical emergency
Shock, fire, smoke, repeated tripping, water and power cuts.
Read the guideCommercial maintenance checklist
A practical system for records, defects, inspection, equipment and shutdowns.
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How to use the guides
Information first, property-specific advice second.
- Use the guide to understand terminology and likely decisions.
- Gather photos, reports, equipment details and access information.
- Do not open electrical equipment or inspect live parts.
- Check current official guidance where legal duties apply.
- Request a quotation based on the actual installation.
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