TES Compliance carries out Electrical Installation Condition Reports for landlords, property managers and businesses in Brighton and across East Sussex. Our NICEIC-approved engineers inspect fixed wiring installations and produce certified reports that satisfy landlord licensing, insurance and regulatory requirements.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report is a formal inspection of the fixed wiring within a building. It covers the consumer unit, distribution boards, wiring circuits, earthing and bonding arrangements, sockets, switches and lighting circuits. It does not cover portable appliances; that is addressed separately through electrical equipment testing. The purpose of the EICR is to assess whether the fixed installation is safe, identify any deterioration or non-compliance with current standards, and produce a certified report with any defects classified according to the code system set out in the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671). A qualified TES Compliance engineer carries out a visual inspection of all accessible parts of the installation, followed by dead testing of circuits where the supply can be safely isolated and live testing where it cannot. Every observation is coded: C1 represents an immediate danger, C2 is potentially dangerous and requires remedial action, C3 is a recommendation. The completed report states whether the installation is satisfactory for continued use and lists all observations clearly for your records. Brighton has one of the most active private rental markets in the country, with a high concentration of HMOs, short-term lets and older Victorian and Edwardian properties across the city and into East Sussex. Many of these properties have ageing electrical installations that require periodic inspection to remain compliant. Under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, duty holders are legally responsible for maintaining electrical systems in a safe condition. For residential landlords in Brighton, the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require a valid EICR before any new tenancy begins and at least every five years thereafter. For commercial properties the maximum recommended interval is also five years, though insurers and lease agreements often stipulate more frequent testing.
Brighton has a high proportion of Victorian and Edwardian properties with ageing wiring installations. Our engineers are experienced in inspecting older stock and producing reports that give landlords and property managers a clear picture of the installation's condition and any remedial work required.
Every EICR is completed to BS 7671 standards by a NICEIC-approved engineer and issued digitally. Your certificate is accepted by letting agents, Brighton and Hove City Council licensing schemes, insurers and solicitors throughout East Sussex.
If the inspection identifies C1 or C2 coded defects, our engineers can carry out remedial work directly. You do not need to source a separate contractor before the installation can be re-certified, keeping the process straightforward and on schedule.
Brighton has a particularly complex rental market for landlords to navigate. Brighton and Hove City Council operates an HMO licensing scheme that requires landlords to hold a valid EICR as part of their licensing application. Short-term let operators, student landlords and private residential landlords across the city all face the same underlying requirement: a current, satisfactory EICR must be in place before a tenancy begins and renewed at least every five years. Where the inspection identifies C1 or C2 defects, remedial work must be completed within 28 days. TES Compliance provides EICR certificates that meet these requirements and can carry out any necessary remedial work in-house to avoid delays.
For commercial property managers in Brighton and along the East Sussex coast, the challenge is often the age and condition of the installation. Seafront hotels, town centre restaurants and retail units across the Churchill Square area frequently occupy older buildings where the wiring has not been updated in decades. TES Compliance has experience of assessing these installations and working with property managers to prioritise remedial work where budgets are a consideration. We have worked with well-known hospitality businesses including Leon Restaurants and Claridge’s and The Connaught, where managing compliance in busy, occupied environments required careful scheduling.
Many Brighton and East Sussex clients also combine their EICR with electrical equipment testing to cover both the fixed installation and portable appliances in a single programme. For clients whose properties extend into West Sussex, we carry out EICR in Sussex and cover EICR in London for those with wider portfolios.
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They carried out a massive testing job for us on a very active, complex building. It’s hard to find people who are willing to tackle the big technical stuff but still happy to help out with the smaller bits too. The engineers are great and continue to support us with our compliance and installations. 10/10.
The team at TES were great in arranging, managing and performing PAT and EICR reports that was urgently required. I would highly recommend them for their prompt and efficient service
The requirement for a valid Electrical Installation Condition Report applies across the full range of residential and commercial property in Brighton and East Sussex. TES Compliance carries out EICR inspections for private landlords with residential lets across Brighton, Hove and Eastbourne, HMOs subject to Brighton and Hove City Council mandatory licensing, purpose-built student accommodation and co-living properties across the city, commercial office buildings and business parks across East Sussex, retail and hospitality premises throughout Brighton city centre and along the coast, care homes and healthcare facilities across the county, and schools and educational buildings in East Sussex. Whether you manage a single property or a portfolio spread across Brighton and the wider county, TES Compliance will schedule inspections to minimise disruption and produce clear, certified documentation. You can see examples of the kind of work we carry out on our projects page, including work at Bvlgari Hotel and Shortstay UK. For clients who also need PAT testing in Brighton, we can combine both services to cover your full compliance requirements in a single programme.
TES Compliance charges from £7 per circuit for EICR inspections in Brighton and across East Sussex. The total depends on the number of circuits in your property, the age and condition of the installation, and the type of building. Older Victorian properties in Brighton often have more circuits and more complex installations than modern builds, which can affect the overall price. We provide free quotes based on your specific address and property type before any work is booked. Get in touch and we will come back to you with a clear price.
Yes. TES Compliance covers Eastbourne and the full East Sussex coastline, including Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven and Hastings. For landlords and businesses with multiple properties across the county we can plan a programme covering all sites efficiently. We also carry out EICR in Sussex covering West Sussex and EICR in London for clients with wider portfolios.
Yes. Brighton and Hove City Council’s HMO licensing scheme requires landlords to provide a valid EICR as part of their licensing application. The report must show the installation as satisfactory, and any C1 or C2 defects must be remediated before the licence can be granted. Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, all private landlords in Brighton, not just HMO operators, are required to hold a valid EICR. TES Compliance can carry out the inspection and any required remedial work in-house.
Yes. Most EICR inspections are carried out in occupied premises. Dead testing requires circuits to be isolated for a period, which we schedule in advance with you and your tenants to minimise disruption. For commercial premises across Brighton and East Sussex we are experienced at planning inspections around business hours. For residential properties we arrange access directly with tenants and keep any periods without power as brief as possible. Contact us via our book a visit page to arrange a suitable time.
