EICR & Landlord Certificates in Johnstone
SJI Electrical carries out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and landlord electrical certificates across Johnstone, Renfrewshire and the wider Greater Glasgow area — from a Paisley base.
An EICR is a formal inspection of your property's electrical installation, checked against the national safety standard and reported on honestly — whatever it finds.
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EICRs & Landlord Certificates in Johnstone
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a formal inspection and report on the condition of an existing electrical installation — wiring, sockets, switches, the consumer unit, and earthing and bonding — assessed against the UK's national safety standard for electrical installations. It records genuine wear, damage or non-compliance, and gives you an honest, documented picture of where the installation stands.
Private landlords in Scotland have a duty under the Repairing Standard to keep a rented property's electrical installation safe, which is typically evidenced through periodic inspection and testing — commonly every five years, or sooner if a previous report recommends it. Johnstone's mix of older properties near the historic centre and estate housing built through the 1950s and 60s is exactly the kind of stock where this comes up regularly.
- Landlords meeting their Repairing Standard duties
- Properties being prepped for sale or rental
- Homeowners with an older or unrecorded installation
- Anyone wanting an honest, documented safety check
EICR & Certification Services in Johnstone
One inspection, reported on honestly, whatever the reason for needing it.
Landlord Compliance
Periodic inspection and reporting to support your Repairing Standard obligations as a landlord.
Buying or Selling
A documented condition report gives buyers, sellers and solicitors clear, honest evidence of the installation's state.
Older or Unrecorded Wiring
Peace of mind for properties where the installation's history or last inspection isn't known.
Remedial Work & Retesting
If issues are found, we can carry out remedial work and retest before issuing a satisfactory certificate.
Fuse board upgrades →What an EICR Inspection Involves
The process is the same whether it's a landlord renewal, a pre-sale check, or simple peace of mind on an older Johnstone property.
- Inspection and testing of the existing installation
- A written report detailing what was found
- Clear explanation of anything that needs attention
- Remedial work carried out and retested, if required
- Certificate issued once the installation is satisfactory
How an EICR Works — Step by Step
We ensure you understand every stage and every finding.
Initial Enquiry
Send us the details of your Johnstone property and why you need the report.
Inspection & Testing
A qualified electrician inspects and tests the existing installation.
Written Report
You receive a clear report explaining exactly what was found.
Remedial Work
Any necessary remedial work is quoted honestly and carried out if you'd like us to.
Certificate Issued
A certificate is issued once the installation is confirmed satisfactory.
EICR FAQs — Johnstone
What is an EICR?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report — a formal inspection of a property's electrical installation, checked against the national safety standard and reported on honestly, whatever it finds.
Do landlords need an EICR in Scotland?
Private landlords have a duty under Scotland's Repairing Standard to keep a rented property's electrical installation safe, which periodic inspection and testing helps demonstrate. We can advise on what's needed for your specific property.
How often does it need renewing?
Commonly every five years for rented properties, or sooner if a previous report recommends it. If you're unsure when yours is due, send us the details and we'll check.
What happens if the report finds issues?
We explain clearly what was found and why, quote honestly for any remedial work, and retest before issuing a certificate confirming the installation is satisfactory.
Do I need one to sell my Johnstone property?
It isn't a blanket legal requirement in the way it is for rented property, but many sellers, buyers and solicitors ask for one for reassurance on an older or unrecorded installation.
Is the certificate issued straight away?
It's issued once the inspection and any necessary retesting confirm the installation is satisfactory — we won't sign off work that isn't genuinely done.
Request an EICR Quote in Johnstone
Whether you're a landlord due a renewal, preparing a property for sale, or simply want an honest check on older wiring, contact SJI Electrical to arrange an inspection.