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Straight answers to the questions London homeowners, landlords and property managers actually ask us — EICRs, solar, EV charging and more.
EIC Certificate: When You Need One in London (2026)An EIC certifies new electrical work: a new circuit, rewire or consumer unit. How it differs from Minor Works and an EICR, and what landlords can use.Read the guide
Electrical Fault Finding in London: Checks and Cost (2026)Electrical fault finding in London from £100 inc VAT. What you can check safely, the signs to switch off for, and how an electrician traces the fault.Read the guide
Extractor Fan Installation Cost London (2026)Replacing an extractor fan in London costs from £120 incl. VAT. What changes the price, why new fans are priced after a visit, and the rules that apply.Read the guide
Old Fuse Box in London: Safe, Legal or Replace? (2026)Have an old fuse box? What makes one dangerous, why no law forces a homeowner to replace it, what an EICR says about it, and when landlords must act.Read the guide
PAT Testing for Landlords in London: The 2026 RulesIs PAT testing a legal requirement for landlords? Not in England, but a licence can require it. How often to test and what a PAT certificate shows.Read the guide
Fuse Box Keeps Tripping or Won't Reset? (London 2026)Fuse box keeps tripping or won't stay up? What the switch that dropped means, why it trips with everything off or in the rain, and when to call.Read the guide
Consumer Unit Replacement Cost London 2026 (Fuse Box)Consumer unit (fuse box) replacement in London costs from £400, typically £400–£700 inc VAT. What's included, old wiring and your certificates.Read the guide
EICR: How Often and How Long It Lasts (London 2026)How often you need an EICR in 2026: five years by law for rented homes, ten for homeowners, how long a report lasts and how long the test takes.Read the guide
EICR Certificate Cost London 2026: EICR Cost by Home SizeEICR cost in London for 2026: EICR certificate prices from £120 for a 1-bed flat to £250 for a 4-bed, VAT included, and what the price covers.Read the guide
EICR Meaning: What Gets Checked and What Your Codes MeanEICR stands for Electrical Installation Condition Report. The 5 tests the inspector runs, what C1, C2, C3 and FI mean for you, and what happens next.Read the guide
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