Free written quote, no hidden costs, NAPIT-registered inspection for Coventry homeowners and landlords.
Coventry's housing stock spans everything from 1930s and 1950s semis in Cheylesmore and Whoberley through to post-war council builds, Victorian terraces near the city centre, and a growing number of modern flats and apartments. Whatever the era of your property, the fixed wiring inside it ages, and a current Electrical Installation Condition Report is the only way to know whether it is safe and up to standard. We carry out full EICR inspections across CV1 to CV6, testing every circuit, consumer unit, earthing arrangement, and protective device before issuing a clear, written report.
We are NAPIT-registered, which means every inspection is carried out by a qualified electrician working to the standards required by BS 7671. We do not subcontract. If remedial work is needed, we can quote for and complete it ourselves, so you are not left chasing a second contractor. Every quote is free, written, and itemised before any work begins.
What's included
A thorough visual inspection of your consumer unit, earthing, bonding, and all accessible fixed wiring, so we identify deterioration, non-compliant installations, or unsafe modifications before testing begins.
Full circuit testing using calibrated instruments, covering continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, and earth-fault loop impedance on every circuit in the property.
Inspection of the main earthing terminal and all supplementary bonding connections, which are among the most commonly deficient items in older Coventry properties.
A clear EICR certificate issued on completion, showing the overall outcome, the classification of any deficiencies found (C1, C2, or FI), and the recommended date of the next inspection.
A plain-English walkthrough of the report findings with you or your tenant's managing agent, so you understand what any codes mean and what action, if any, is required.
In-house remedial work quoted separately if needed, with a full written scope and no hidden additions, keeping the entire job under one roof rather than leaving you to find a second electrician.
Local knowledge
Coventry's mid-century housing is the single biggest factor shaping EICR work in the city. The large-scale post-war rebuilding programme that followed the Blitz left the city with a substantial stock of 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s properties across estates in Tile Hill, Canley, Radford, and Foleshill. Many of these homes still carry wiring that was installed during construction, sometimes in older rubber-insulated cable that degrades over time and presents a genuine safety risk. Where previous owners have added ring circuits, immersion heaters, or consumer-unit upgrades in the intervening decades without full documentation, the picture inside the board can be complex. A thorough EICR is the only reliable way to establish what is actually there.
The Victorian and Edwardian terraces around Spon End, Hillfields, and parts of the city centre present a different set of challenges. Properties here often passed through multiple ownerships and tenancies over many decades, and it is common to find wiring from more than one era running through the same building. Older systems may lack RCD protection, have inadequate earthing arrangements, or include non-standard modifications made by previous occupants. For landlords operating houses in multiple occupation, the stakes are higher still: the current edition of the regulations requires a valid EICR and any required remedial work to be completed within specified timeframes.
Coventry also has a significant commercial and light-industrial property base, particularly around Foleshill and the ring-road corridor. Warehouse and workshop units in these areas frequently have three-phase supplies, older distribution boards, and wiring systems that pre-date current standards by several decades. Commercial EICRs in these environments require a methodical approach and familiarity with industrial wiring practices. We carry out both domestic and commercial inspections and can advise on appropriate remedial pathways without inflating the scope of work beyond what the condition of the installation genuinely warrants.
Why Coventry
Coventry landlords and homeowners choose us because we are qualified, straightforward, and we complete what we start without hidden additions.
NAPIT-registered inspection every time, not subcontracted out. The engineer who quotes the job is the engineer who carries it out, and the certificate we issue is backed by our registration.
Fully insured for both domestic and commercial electrical work, so you are covered before we touch a single circuit. We can confirm our insurance details on request before you book.
We carry out remedial work in-house if the EICR identifies deficiencies. You receive a separate written quote for any remedial scope, agreed before work starts, with no surprise additions on the invoice.
IWA insurance-backed guarantees are available on qualifying remedial and installation work, giving you a formal written guarantee that does not depend solely on us remaining in business.
Clear, jargon-free reporting. We explain every classification code in plain English, in person or over the phone, so you know exactly what the report means and what you are legally required to do next.
How it works
Give us your CV postcode and we confirm straight away that the property is within our coverage area. Coventry falls within our standard operating radius from Redditch, so there is no travel surcharge and no delay while we assess whether to take the job.
We arrange a convenient time to visit the property, assess the size and complexity of the installation, check the consumer unit and incoming supply, and establish whether access to all circuits is practical. From this we produce a written, itemised quote with no hidden costs.
You receive a clear written quote by email, breaking down the inspection scope and any known variables. There is no pressure to accept and no charge for the survey. If you have questions about the scope, we answer them before you commit.
Once you confirm, we agree a date and arrival window that works around you, your tenants, or your site. We confirm the booking in writing and send a reminder before the visit so there are no missed appointments.
We carry out the full inspection, test every circuit, and issue the EICR certificate on completion. We walk you through the findings in plain English. If remedial work is needed, we provide a separate written quote on the same visit where possible, and supply before-and-after records for your files.
Often booked together
If the EICR identifies C1 or C2 deficiencies, remedial electrical work is the natural next step. Booking us for both means a single mobilisation, consistent documentation, and a re-inspection carried out by the same engineer.
Coventry homeowners installing an EV charger often need the existing consumer unit and earthing arrangement verified first. An EICR at the same visit confirms the installation is suitable and can avoid abortive work later.
Where an EICR uncovers an immediately dangerous C1 deficiency that cannot wait for a scheduled remedial visit, our emergency electrician service means a qualified engineer can attend the same property without you having to find a different contractor.
Worth knowing
Landlord legal obligations: if you let a property in Coventry, the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require a valid EICR every five years at most, and a copy must be provided to tenants before or at the start of a tenancy. Non-compliance carries significant financial penalties.
Older rubber-insulated wiring: many pre-1970s Coventry properties still contain rubber-insulated cable that becomes brittle and unsafe with age. An EICR will classify this appropriately, but the remedial scope can be substantial. Understanding this before booking helps you plan the work and budget realistically.
Shared supplies in converted properties: Coventry has a large number of converted flats and HMOs, particularly in Hillfields and around the university. Shared intake positions, communal circuits, and unclear earthing arrangements are common findings. Establish who is responsible for the communal installation before booking, as this affects the scope and what consents, if any, are needed.
FAQs
The time depends on the size of the property and the number of circuits. A typical two or three-bedroom semi in Tile Hill or Cheylesmore with a modern consumer unit usually takes two to three hours. A larger detached house, a property with an older fuse board, or a converted flat with unclear wiring may take longer. We will give you a realistic time estimate when we quote, so you can plan around access for tenants or your own schedule. We do not rush the testing to fit a tight slot.
Yes. The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require landlords of privately rented properties to have a valid EICR carried out at least every five years. A copy must be given to existing tenants within 28 days of the inspection and to new tenants before or at the start of their tenancy. Local authorities, including Coventry City Council, can impose significant fines for non-compliance. If you are a new landlord or have recently acquired a property, check whether a current EICR is already in place before a tenancy begins.
An EICR does not strictly pass or fail. It returns a Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory outcome based on the classifications of any deficiencies found. A C1 code means there is an immediate danger and the issue must be addressed before the property can be re-occupied as a rental. A C2 means the deficiency is potentially dangerous and should be rectified urgently. An FI code means further investigation is needed. We explain every code in plain English at the time of inspection, and we can quote for remedial work on the same visit so you understand the full picture before we leave.
Every EICR is quoted individually after a free survey of the property. The scope, age of the installation, number of circuits, and access conditions all affect the time required, so we do not publish a fixed price. What we can promise is a free, written, itemised quote with no hidden costs before any work begins. There is no charge for the survey visit, and you are under no obligation to proceed. Contact us on 01527 337155 to arrange a convenient time for a free assessment.
Yes, and this is one of the main reasons customers book us rather than a firm that only inspects. If the EICR identifies deficiencies that need remedial work, we produce a separate written quote covering exactly what needs to be done, with a clear scope and no additions without your agreement. We then carry out the work ourselves using the same NAPIT-registered engineers, and we can issue the updated certificate once remedial work is complete. You do not need to find and brief a second electrician, which saves time and avoids disputes about what the original report said.
Yes. We inspect commercial and light-industrial properties including the warehouse and workshop units found around Foleshill, Holbrook, and the ring-road corridor. Commercial installations often involve three-phase supplies, older distribution boards, and larger numbers of circuits, so the inspection scope is different from a domestic EICR. We agree the scope in detail at the survey stage and provide a written quote before any work starts. If you manage multiple commercial units in Coventry, we can discuss a programme of inspections to bring all your properties up to a consistent standard and simplify your compliance records.
Our commitment
We keep our schedule manageable so that every EICR inspection gets the time it deserves. Rushing a fixed-wiring inspection to fit more jobs into a week is how deficiencies get missed. We would rather take on fewer jobs and produce a report you can rely on than cut corners to fill a diary. That approach means our waiting times are honest, and our reports stand up to scrutiny from local councils, letting agents, and mortgage lenders.
Who we are
Djuka Electrics is based in Beoley, Redditch, and covers the wider West Midlands including Coventry. We are NAPIT-registered electricians carrying out domestic and commercial electrical inspections and installations. Every job is photographed, every report is written by the engineer who did the work, and our reviews reflect real jobs completed for real customers across the region. Call us on 01527 337155 to arrange a free survey.
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