Landlords in Peterborough face stricter electrical safety rules than ever before. Since the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 came into full force, every private rental property must have a valid Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) at least every five years — or at each change of tenancy, whichever comes first. Failure to comply can mean remedial notices, prohibition orders, and fines of up to £30,000 from Peterborough City Council.
At MK4 Electrical Services, we carry out hundreds of landlord EICRs every year across Peterborough, Hampton, Orton, Paston, Fengate, Cardea, Stanground and the surrounding villages. Our NAPIT-registered, DBS-checked engineers know exactly what local authority enforcement officers look for, and we deliver clear, compliant reports that keep you — and your tenants — safe.
With our 4.9-star rating from 132 genuine Google reviews, landlords trust us to get it right first time, with minimal disruption to tenancies.
What the Law Actually Requires from Peterborough Landlords in 2025
The 2020 Regulations remain unchanged in 2025:
- An EICR must be completed by a qualified and competent person (NAPIT, NICEIC or equivalent registration is mandatory).
- The inspection must take place at least every 5 years or at change of tenancy.
- A copy of the report must be given to the tenant within 28 days of the inspection and to any new tenant before they move in.
- Any C1 (“danger present”) or C2 (“potentially dangerous”) codes must be rectified within 28 days (or sooner if the report specifies).
- Written confirmation of remedial works must be supplied to the tenant and local authority on request.
- Local authorities can serve remedial notices and impose civil penalties up to £30,000.
Source: UK Government guidance – Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector (still current November 2025).
The MK4 Electrical EICR Process for Landlords
- Booking & preparation – We agree a convenient time that works around your tenants (evenings & weekends available).
- Visual inspection + full testing – Every circuit, accessory, distribution board and earthing/bonding arrangement is checked against BS 7671 (18th Edition + Amendment 2).
- Same-week report – You receive the full EICR, usually within 48–72 hours. Satisfactory reports are clean and simple. Unsatisfactory reports include plain-English explanations and fixed-price remedial quotes.
- Remedial works (if needed) – Most common C2 issues (e.g. missing RCD protection, damaged accessories, inadequate bonding) are fixed the same day or within a few days.
- Updated certificate – Once remedial works are complete we issue the final satisfactory EICR and register it with NAPIT.
Landlords regularly tell us our reports are the clearest they have ever received — making council submissions and tenant handovers straightforward.
Common Fail Items We Find in Peterborough Rental Properties
In the last 12 months the most frequent reasons for unsatisfactory EICRs in our area have been:
- Lack of RCD protection on sockets and lighting circuits (especially in pre-2000 properties).
- Out-of-date or overloaded consumer units without modern fire-rated enclosures.
- Missing or undersized supplementary bonding in bathrooms and kitchens.
- Damaged or inaccessible accessories (tenants sometimes remove socket covers!).
- Incorrectly wired smoke/heat detectors on rented properties built after 1992.
Fixing these issues is usually straightforward and costs far less than a £30,000 fine.
Why Peterborough Landlord Packages from MK4 Electrical
- Standard 1–2 bedroom HMO/flat/house EICR – fixed price, no VAT surprises.
- Bundle discount when combining EICR + remedial works.
- Legionella risk assessments, smoke/CO alarm checks and PAT testing available at the same visit.
- Out-of-hours service so tenants are not disturbed.
All work fully insured, NAPIT certified and guaranteed.
Ready to Get Compliant Without the Hassle?
Don’t leave yourself exposed to fines or insurance invalidation. Book your landlord EICR with MK4 Electrical Services today and join the hundreds of Peterborough landlords who sleep easier knowing their properties are legally safe.
Contact us now for an immediate fixed-price quote — call 01733 306456 or click here to book online: https://mk4electrical.com/contact-mk4electrical-services-today/
