Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) in Wigan

The private rented sector rules apply across Wigan in exactly the same way as they do anywhere else in England. Since 1 April 2021, landlords have needed a valid EICR at least every 5 years, or sooner if the report recommends an earlier date. A copy must go to the tenant within 28 days, and new tenants should have the report before they move in. If the local authority asks for it, the landlord must provide the report within 7 days, which is why missing paperwork becomes a problem very quickly.

Local housing conditions matter too. Wigan Council’s draft local plan in May 2025 includes Westwood Park, around 420 homes and new employment space, South Hindley with up to 2,000 homes, North Leigh Park with around 1,400 homes, plus Moss Bank Court, Heysham Road and City Road in Orrell. That tells us the borough has a live mix of new build stock and established streets, so a landlord can own a modern property in one part of WN3 and an older rental elsewhere in the district. A unit at Bakers Court, WN2 1HB, may present a very different inspection profile from an older conversion elsewhere in Wigan, even if both are let out for the same purpose.

The electrical standard itself does not change with the postcode. What changes is the condition we find on site. In a newer home, we may see tidy accessories but still find a missing label, absent RCD protection on part of the installation, or a consumer unit that needs attention. In an older rental, we are more likely to uncover outdated earthing arrangements, mixed cable types or previous DIY alterations, and those findings can move a report from satisfactory to unsatisfactory in one visit.

An unsatisfactory EICR usually means at least one C1, C2 or unresolved FI item has been found. We set out the defect clearly, because the next step depends on the code, the circuit involved and how the installation is being used. If there is immediate danger, the electrician will make it safe where possible before leaving the property. That can mean isolating a faulty circuit, warning occupants, or advising that an item should not be used until repaired.

Landlords must take action quickly after an unsatisfactory report. The regulations require remedial work for C1 and C2 findings within 28 days, or sooner if the report says a shorter timescale is needed, and the finished repair should be confirmed in writing. A copy of the EICR must still be provided to the tenant, and the local authority can ask for evidence if enforcement starts. If a landlord ignores a serious fault at a property in WN3, the penalty can reach £30,000 per breach, so delaying repairs is a costly mistake.

After the repair, we can return to inspect the affected circuit or item and confirm the installation status again. That re-inspection is especially useful where the problem is tied to a consumer unit upgrade, a damaged socket circuit or an RCD issue that needs proof of correction. We keep the wording precise so landlords, agents and tenants know what has been fixed and what still needs attention. A clear paper trail matters as much as the repair itself.

Our EICR prices in Wigan start from £120, and the final quote depends on the size of the property, the number of circuits and the condition of the installation. A small flat with a single consumer unit is a very different visit from a larger house with several ring finals, storage heaters or extension circuits. That is why we ask a few questions before booking, then match the job to the right electrician and time slot.

home.co.uk records show the average asking price in Wigan at £218,606, with 1-bedroom homes at £112,507, 2-bedroom homes at £143,325 and 3-bedroom homes at £202,762 as of May 2026. Those figures do not set the EICR price, but they do show the spread of property sizes we inspect across the area. A newer shared ownership home at Bakers Court, WN2 1HB, may take less time than an older family house elsewhere in the borough, while a property on a proposed growth site such as South Hindley may have a different circuit layout again.

After the inspection, we issue the report promptly and flag any urgent findings straight away. If remedial work is needed, we can quote for the repair separately so the landlord knows the difference between the inspection fee and the cost of putting faults right. That split is useful on lets where the wiring passes the visual checks but still needs a consumer unit upgrade, extra bonding or a repair to a damaged accessory. It keeps the process clear from booking through to sign-off.