EICR & Landlord Certificates in Govan
SJI Electrical carries out EICR inspections and landlord electrical certification across Govan — the tenement district on the south bank of the Clyde, 2.5 miles west of Glasgow city centre and around 5 miles from our Paisley base.
We work with landlords, letting agents and property managers on the electrical inspection and reporting needed to let a Govan property with confidence.
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Based in Paisley, working across Govan's tenement closes and its post-1930s estates such as Moorepark.25+ Years' Experience
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EICR Inspections for Govan Rental Properties
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is the formal report produced after a qualified inspection of a property's fixed electrical installation — the wiring, the consumer unit, the sockets and switches, and any permanently connected equipment. It records the condition of that installation and sets out anything that needs putting right.
In Scotland, the Repairing Standard that applies to privately rented housing requires a landlord to keep the installations for the supply of electricity in a reasonable state of repair and in proper working order, and requires electrical safety inspections to be carried out by a competent person. The EICR is the document that records that inspection. Reports are commonly renewed on a five-yearly cycle unless an inspection recommends an earlier re-check — if you are unsure where your property sits, it is always worth confirming the current requirement for your own let.
That regulation matters more than usual in Govan. This is one of Glasgow's classic working-class tenement districts, and a good deal of that older tenement stock is now privately rented. Wiring behind original plasterwork can be a great deal older than the tenancy it serves, so an inspection is the only honest way to establish what condition an installation is actually in.
- The property is being let or re-let
- Your existing report is due for renewal
- Improvement works are planned between tenancies
- The wiring is older and hasn't been inspected recently
- You've taken on a tenement flat and don't know its history
What's Covered in an EICR for Your Govan Property
A thorough inspection, a clear written report, and honest advice on anything that needs attention — whether it's a first let, a renewal or a change of tenancy.
Full Inspection
The fixed wiring, consumer unit, sockets and connections are inspected properly, not glanced over.
Fault & Deterioration Checks
Faults, deterioration and previous non-compliant alterations are identified and recorded.
Written Report
A clear written report, with any remedial work explained and quoted honestly.
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Landlord & Agent Support
Coordination with landlords, letting agents and property management companies.
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Govan's rental market spans two very different kinds of property: the tenement flats around Govan Cross and the surrounding streets, and the later estates such as Moorepark that were built from the 1930s onwards to relieve overcrowding. The two eras throw up different findings, and we report on each property on its own merits rather than working from an assumption about the street it sits on.
We regularly complete electrical work for landlords, including improvement works between tenancies and modernising older housing stock. The same honest, clearly-explained approach applies to inspections and to any remedial work that follows — we won't recommend work that isn't needed, and we'll always explain why something is required when it is.
- Findings explained clearly, in plain terms
- Any remedial work quoted in writing before it begins
- Scheduling arranged around tenancy dates where possible
- Certification issued on completion of any work
- Portfolio renewal dates tracked so nothing lapses
How an EICR Inspection Works
Five clear stages, so you know exactly what happens and when.
Get in Touch
Send us your Govan postcode and the property's details.
Confirm Coverage
We confirm the property is within our Paisley and Greater Glasgow area.
Inspection Arranged
A visit arranged to carry out the inspection, timed around tenants where needed.
Findings & Quote
Findings explained clearly, with a written quote for any remedial work.
Certification
Certification issued once the inspection — and any agreed work — is complete.
EICR & Landlord Certificates Across South-West Glasgow
Based in Paisley and providing EICR and landlord certificate work across Govan, Glasgow's south-west and the wider Greater Glasgow area:
EICR & Landlord Certificate FAQs — Govan
Do I need an EICR to let my flat in Govan?
Scotland's Repairing Standard for privately rented housing requires electrical installations to be kept in a reasonable state of repair and in proper working order, with safety inspections carried out by a competent person — and the EICR is the report that records that inspection. If you're unsure whether yours is still in date, get in touch and we'll advise.
How often does the report need renewing?
Reports are commonly renewed on a five-yearly cycle, though an inspection may recommend an earlier re-check where issues are found. It's worth confirming the current requirement for your own property rather than assuming.
Is Govan the same as Govanhill?
No — they're two separate places. Govan sits on the south bank of the Clyde around 2.5 miles west of the city centre, while Govanhill is a different district further south. This page covers Govan.
What happens if the report identifies a fault?
We'll explain any findings clearly and provide a written quote for the remedial work needed before anything is carried out. Nothing goes ahead until you've agreed it.
Do you inspect tenement flats as well as houses?
Yes. Govan's older tenement stock makes up a large part of its rental market, and those flats are inspected to the same standard as any other property.
Can you carry out inspections between tenancies?
Yes. We regularly time inspections, and any remedial work that follows, around tenancy changeovers so the property is ready for the next let.
Request an EICR Quote in Govan
If you're a landlord, letting agent or property manager with a Govan property needing an EICR inspection, contact SJI Electrical. Send your postcode and the property's details and we'll confirm coverage and the next step.