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EICR Stoke-on-Trent: Electrical Inspection & Landlord Compliance

Everything landlords and electricians need to know about Electrical Installation Condition Reports in Stoke-on-Trent — legal requirements, costs in the six towns, common findings in older terraced properties, and how to find a qualified inspector.

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12 min readUpdated 2026-05-18Andrew Moore, Founder of Elec-Mate

Written and reviewed by Andrew Moore, founder of Elec-Mate, against BS 7671:2018+A4:2026, IET Guidance Note 3 and the IET On-Site Guide.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require all private landlords in Stoke-on-Trent to obtain a valid EICR and renew it at least every five years.
  • 2Stoke-on-Trent City Council is the local housing authority responsible for enforcement and can issue civil penalties of up to £30,000 per breach.
  • 3Stoke-on-Trent has a large proportion of pre-1960s terraced housing across its six towns — Burslem, Fenton, Hanley, Longton, Stoke, and Tunstall — which frequently present C2 EICR findings including absent RCD protection and deteriorated wiring.
  • 4C1 and C2 observations under BS 7671 Section 631 render an EICR Unsatisfactory, requiring landlords to complete all remedial work within 28 days.
  • 5EICR prices in Stoke-on-Trent are among the more affordable in England, typically £120 to £180 for a two-bedroom terraced house.
01 · EICR Guide

What Is an Electrical Installation Condition Report?

An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a document produced following a thorough inspection and test of a property's fixed electrical installation by a qualified electrician. The inspection assesses wiring, consumer units, earthing and bonding, sockets, switches, light fittings, and all fixed electrical equipment against the requirements of BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 (the 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations).

  • Satisfactory outcome — the installation meets the standard required for continued safe use. No urgent remedial action is required. A recommended re-inspection date is recorded (typically five years for rented properties).
  • Unsatisfactory outcome — C1 (danger present) or C2 (potentially dangerous) observations have been found. The landlord must arrange remedial work within 28 days. The property cannot be let without evidence that remedial work is underway or complete.

The EICR supersedes the older Periodic Inspection Report (PIR) format. It is the document required by both the 2020 private rented sector regulations and by HMO licensing schemes operated by Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

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02 · EICR Guide

EICR Regulations in Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent is an English local authority area and is therefore subject to the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. Stoke-on-Trent City Council is the local housing authority responsible for enforcement. The regulations have applied to all tenancies since 1 April 2021.

  • Scope — applies to all assured shorthold tenancies, assured tenancies, and regulated tenancies in the Stoke-on-Trent city council area. Social housing has separate requirements. Excluded: properties where the landlord is a resident landlord sharing the property with the tenant.
  • Frequency — an EICR must be obtained before each new tenancy and renewed at least every five years. Earlier reinspection may be recommended on the EICR itself for older or more complex installations.
  • Distribution — landlords must provide a copy to existing tenants within 28 days, to new tenants before they move in, and to the council within seven days if requested.
  • Enforcement — Stoke-on-Trent City Council can issue civil penalties of up to £30,000 per breach. Each individual failure (no EICR, failure to provide copy, failure to complete remedial work) is a separate breach.
03 · EICR Guide

Landlord Duties: What Stoke-on-Trent Landlords Must Do

Stoke-on-Trent landlords have a clearly defined set of legal obligations. Compliance protects both the tenant and the landlord from potentially costly enforcement action.

  • Obtain a valid EICR from a qualified and competent electrician before beginning a new tenancy and at least every five years. Retain copies of all previous EICRs as a record of the property's electrical history.
  • Provide copies promptly — to existing tenants within 28 days of the inspection, to new tenants before they occupy the property, and to Stoke-on-Trent City Council within seven days if requested.
  • Complete remedial work within 28 days if the EICR is Unsatisfactory. C1 (danger present) items may require immediate disconnection and repair. All remedial work must be carried out by a competent electrician.
  • Obtain and distribute written confirmation — once remedial work is complete, obtain written confirmation from the electrician and provide copies to the tenant and council within 28 days of completion.

Non-compliance also prevents a landlord from serving a valid Section 21 (no-fault eviction) notice. Stoke-on-Trent landlords who have not provided the EICR to their tenant cannot regain possession through this route.

04 · EICR Guide

Common EICR Findings in Stoke-on-Trent Properties

Stoke-on-Trent's housing stock is characterised by a high density of 19th and early 20th century terraced properties across the six towns. Many of these properties retain original or partially updated electrical installations. The following are the most frequent Unsatisfactory findings recorded during local EICRs.

  • No RCD protection on socket circuits — Regulation 411.3.3 of BS 7671 requires 30mA RCD protection on all socket-outlet circuits up to 32A. Many Stoke properties have older consumer units without RCD-protected ways, typically recorded as C2.
  • Missing or inadequate protective bonding — Regulation 544.1 requires main protective bonding conductors connected to the main earthing terminal. Terraced properties in Burslem, Hanley, and Longton often have bonding conductors that are absent, corroded, or significantly undersized.
  • Degraded insulation resistance — insulation resistance testing (per BS 7671 Section 612) on circuits with aged PVC or rubber-sheathed cabling frequently reveals values below the required 1MΩ minimum, indicating insulation breakdown and potential shock or fire risk.
  • Non-compliant consumer units — consumer units installed or replaced before 2016 may be housed in combustible plastic enclosures. Since Amendment 4 to the 17th Edition (now consolidated in BS 7671:2018), consumer units in domestic premises must be housed in non-combustible enclosures.
05 · EICR Guide

Remedial Work Timescales

When an EICR identifies C1 or C2 observations, the 2020 Regulations impose strict timescales on landlords for completing remedial work.

  • 28 days from the inspection date — all remedial work must be completed within 28 days of the EICR. The clock starts from the date of the inspection, not the date the landlord receives the report.
  • C1 — immediate action — danger-present observations may lead the inspector to recommend immediate disconnection of the affected circuit or item. Landlords should not wait the full 28 days for C1 items.
  • Written confirmation of completion — once remedial work is done, the landlord must obtain written confirmation from the competent electrician and provide this to the tenant and to the council within 28 days of the work being completed.
  • Failure to complete is a separate breach — missing the 28-day deadline is an independent breach of the regulations, carrying its own potential penalty of up to £30,000.

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EICR Costs in Stoke-on-Trent (2026 Prices)

Stoke-on-Trent is one of the more affordable areas in England for EICR work. The relatively low local labour rates and compact geography of the six towns keep costs competitive. The following price ranges are typical for 2026.

  • One-bedroom flat — £100 to £160. Typically 3 to 4 circuits. Inspection usually completed in two to three hours.
  • Two-bedroom terraced house — £120 to £200. The most common property type in Stoke-on-Trent's private rented sector. Older properties may take longer due to complex or partial rewiring histories.
  • Three-bedroom house — £180 to £300. Victorian terraces in Longton, Burslem, and Tunstall can present more complex installations requiring additional inspection time.
  • HMO / large property — £250 to £450 or more. Multiple consumer units, fire alarm systems, and emergency lighting extend the inspection scope and cost significantly.

These prices are for the inspection and report only. Any remedial work — consumer unit upgrades, RCD installation, rewiring of circuits — is quoted separately. Some Stoke electricians offer a package rate when they know remedial work will be required.

07 · EICR Guide

Finding a Qualified Electrician in Stoke-on-Trent

The 2020 Regulations require that the inspection is carried out by a qualified and competent person. An EICR produced by an unqualified inspector has no legal standing and will not satisfy either the landlord regulations or HMO licensing requirements.

  • Use official scheme registers — search the NICEIC, NAPIT, or ELECSA online registers for electricians operating in the Stoke-on-Trent area. Registration provides assurance of qualifications, professional indemnity insurance, and regular quality assessment.
  • Check qualifications — the inspector should hold City and Guilds 2391 (Inspection and Testing) or the equivalent Level 3 Award in Inspection and Testing, plus a current BS 7671 18th Edition qualification (C&G 2382). Experience with older Staffordshire and Potteries-area property types is advantageous.
  • Calibrated instruments — insulation resistance, earth fault loop impedance, and RCD testing require calibrated multifunction testers. Ask whether the electrician's instruments have current calibration certificates.
  • Avoid unusually low prices — an EICR priced well below the local market rate may indicate rushed testing or inadequate inspection. The savings are not worth the risk of an invalid report or missed findings.
08 · EICR Guide

For Electricians: Building an EICR Business in Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent's large and affordable private rented sector — driven by relatively low property prices and strong rental demand across the six towns — provides steady, recurring work for electricians specialising in inspection and testing. Landlords with multiple properties across Burslem, Fenton, Hanley, Longton, Stoke, and Tunstall often prefer to use a single trusted electrician across their portfolio.

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