Free written quote, NAPIT-registered engineers, and any follow-up remedial work handled in-house, covering the whole of Oxford and the surrounding OX postcode area.
Oxford's housing stock is unusually varied. A single street in Jericho or Cowley can mix Victorian terraces with post-war council builds and modern student lets, and every property type brings its own wiring history. If you are a landlord with a property in Headington or a homeowner in Summertown preparing for a remortgage, an Electrical Installation Condition Report tells you exactly what condition your fixed wiring is in and whether it meets current safety standards.
We are NAPIT-registered electricians who carry out the full inspection and test on-site, produce a clear written report, and can complete any remedial work ourselves without you having to find a second contractor. There is no subcontracting and no pressure to book remedial work you do not need. If the installation passes, we say so plainly. If it needs attention, we explain why and give you a free written quote for the work.
What's included
A full visual inspection of your consumer unit, earthing arrangement, and bonding before any testing begins, so we flag obvious faults early and discuss them with you on the spot.
Dead testing of all circuits, including continuity, insulation resistance, and polarity checks, carried out systematically to the current edition of BS 7671 and documented against every circuit on your schedule.
Live testing where required, including earth fault loop impedance and RCD operation times, to confirm the installation will respond correctly in a fault condition.
A completed EICR certificate with an overall grading of Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory, plus itemised C1, C2, and C3 codes for every observation found, so you know exactly what has been identified and why.
A plain-English explanation of the report findings before we leave, so you are not left reading codes you do not understand. We walk you through anything that needs action.
A free itemised quote for any remedial work identified, with no obligation to book. If you do proceed, we carry out the work under the same NAPIT registration and can issue an updated certificate on completion.
Local knowledge
Oxford presents a genuine challenge for electrical inspection work because the city's building ages span roughly a thousand years of domestic and commercial construction. The historic core around St Clements, Cowley Road, and the Jericho streets contains a large number of Victorian and Edwardian terraces where original rubber-insulated or early PVC wiring is still present in parts of the installation. Properties like these commonly have consumer units that have been added to or altered over several decades without a full rewire, meaning an EICR may uncover a layered mix of wiring standards rather than a single consistent installation.
Headington and Cowley represent a different end of the market. These areas contain substantial numbers of 1950s to 1970s builds, many of which are now in the private rented sector or houses in multiple occupation. Landlords here face a statutory requirement to hold a valid EICR under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, with a maximum five-year inspection cycle and an obligation to provide a copy to each tenant within 28 days of a new tenancy starting. HMO licensing adds a further layer, and local authority enforcement in Oxford is active, so an out-of-date certificate carries real financial risk.
The city's strong EV ownership rate also shapes what we see during inspections. Many Oxford properties have had EV chargers installed in recent years, and the quality of those installations varies. During an EICR we check that charger supply circuits are correctly protected and that any additions to the consumer unit have been carried out to the required standard. Conservation-area properties in the central OX1 zone occasionally require additional consideration around cable routing and external works, though the EICR itself is an inspection of existing fixed wiring rather than new installation work. We cover the full OX1 to OX4 postcode range and travel to Oxford from our Redditch base via the M42, M40, and A34.
Why Oxford
Oxford landlords and homeowners choose us because we are NAPIT-registered, carry out every part of the job ourselves, and never leave you guessing about costs.
NAPIT-registered electricians carry out every inspection and any follow-up remedial work. There is no subcontracting, so the engineer who writes your report is accountable for every finding in it.
We cover Oxford across the full OX1 to OX4 range, travelling via the M42, M40, and A34. Appointments are booked with a confirmed date rather than a vague availability window.
Every EICR comes with a plain-English walkthrough before we leave. We do not hand you a printed schedule of codes and drive away. If something needs attention, we explain it in plain terms and answer your questions.
If remedial work is required, you receive a free itemised written quote with no hidden costs before you commit to anything. We carry out the work under the same NAPIT registration and can issue the updated certificate on completion.
We carry full public liability and employer's liability insurance. The work is covered before we step onto your property, which matters for landlords who need evidence of due diligence.
How it works
Tell us your OX postcode when you get in touch. We confirm we cover your area and ask a few basic questions about the property type, number of circuits, and whether you are a landlord or homeowner, so the quote reflects your actual job.
For most residential EICRs we can quote from the property details and floor plan. For HMOs, commercial premises, or properties with unusual installations we may carry out a brief scoping visit first. Either way, the survey is free and carries no obligation.
You receive a clear, itemised written quote by email. It covers the inspection itself and, if you want us to include a provisional allowance for common remedial findings, we can do that too. No hidden costs, no surprises on the day.
Once you accept the quote we agree a date that works for you. We give you a confirmed appointment rather than a call-ahead window, so you are not rearranging your day around an uncertain arrival time.
We carry out the full inspection and test, walk you through the findings before we leave, and issue the completed EICR certificate the same day. Before-and-after photos of any remedial work are included where relevant, and the certificate is sent digitally so you can forward it to your tenant or lender immediately.
Often booked together
Oxford has one of the highest EV ownership rates in the region. An EICR and a new EV charger installation are often combined in a single visit, and any charger circuit work can be included in the remedial scope if the inspection identifies issues.
An EICR frequently surfaces minor remedial items such as missing earth bonding, an ageing consumer unit, or an additional socket circuit needed for a home office. Booking remedial work alongside the EICR saves a second visit and keeps costs clear.
Oxford homeowners adding solar panels often need a current EICR before a mortgage lender or insurer will approve the system. Combining both instructions means we visit once, inspect the existing installation, and plan the solar work on the same schedule.
Worth knowing
Oxford has a significant HMO market. If your property is licensed as an HMO, your EICR must satisfy both the five-year private-rented-sector requirement and any additional conditions your HMO licence sets out. Check your licence conditions before booking so we know which applies.
Older properties in conservation areas around the city centre may have existing wiring concealed within historic fabric. We inspect what is accessible and visible, and the EICR will note any areas we could not test. Further investigation may require controlled opening of surfaces, which is a separate scope.
If your EICR returns an Unsatisfactory grade, you are legally required to complete the remedial work within 28 days, or sooner if a C1 danger is present. Build this into your timeline before booking, especially if your tenancy start date is close.
FAQs
For a typical two or three-bedroom terraced house in Headington or Cowley, allow two to three hours for the full inspection and test. Larger properties, HMOs, or properties with an unusually high circuit count will take longer. We confirm the expected duration when we quote, so you know how long to allow on the day. We do not rush the work to fit a tighter slot, which is why we confirm a realistic time allocation upfront.
Yes. Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, all private landlords must have a valid EICR in place, carry out any remedial work within 28 days of an Unsatisfactory result, and provide a copy of the report to each tenant within 28 days of a new tenancy. Oxford City Council can impose financial penalties for non-compliance, and enforcement is active in this area. If your EICR is more than five years old or you do not have one, you are already overdue.
These are observation codes used to classify the severity of any issues found. A C1 indicates immediate danger, meaning the installation poses a risk of injury or death and the hazard should be made safe before the property is used. A C2 indicates a potentially dangerous condition that requires urgent attention. A C3 is a recommendation for improvement, which does not make the report Unsatisfactory but is good practice to address. An EICR is graded Unsatisfactory if it contains any C1 or C2 codes. We explain every code we record before we leave the property.
We keep disruption to a minimum. The inspection requires the power to be isolated for the dead-testing phase, which typically takes 30 to 60 minutes depending on the number of circuits. We agree the timing with the occupant in advance and aim to carry out isolation at a convenient point in the visit. If the property is tenanted, we work with you to give the tenant proper notice and we keep the live-testing phase, which does not require isolation, as long as necessary to be thorough.
For minor remedial items, yes. If the inspection turns up straightforward issues such as a missing earth connection, a faulty socket, or a loose connection at the consumer unit, we carry the most common parts and can often resolve them during the same visit. For more significant work, such as a consumer unit upgrade or a partial rewire, we will book a separate visit. Either way, the remedial quote is free and written before you commit, and any work we carry out is covered under our NAPIT registration.
Every EICR quote is free, written, and tailored to your property. The cost depends on the size of the installation, the number of circuits, and the property type. HMOs and commercial premises are priced differently from straightforward domestic jobs. We do not quote a standard figure for all properties because a figure quoted without seeing the job is rarely accurate. Contact us for a free no-obligation quote and we will give you a clear written price before you commit to anything.
Our commitment
We take on a controlled number of inspections each week so every job gets the time it deserves. An EICR carried out under time pressure is an EICR that misses things. We do not rush circuits to hit a daily quota. Each Oxford visit is scheduled with enough time to inspect the full installation properly, discuss the findings with you, and produce an accurate report.
Who we are
Djuka Electrics is based in Beoley, Redditch, and covers a wide area of the Midlands and surrounding counties, including Oxford and Oxfordshire. We are NAPIT-registered electricians. Every job is documented with real photos and honest reporting, and our reviews reflect the work we actually do rather than the promises we make before we arrive.
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