The truth about cheap EICRs — what most electricians won't tell you

A £75 EICR sounds like a bargain. But the business model behind it often leads to remedial work lists worth thousands that you may not actually need. Here's what a proper EICR involves, what the observation codes really mean, and how to protect yourself as a homeowner or landlord.

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Consumer Safety

RCD protection — why some circuits in your home may not be protected, and what it means

Split load boards, unprotected lighting circuits, and what to do after a water leak near your electrics. What RCD protection actually does — and what happens without it.

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Consumer Unit & Safety

Do I actually need a new consumer unit? What your electrician might not be telling you

When a fuseboard upgrade is genuinely needed — and when it isn’t. The cheap EICR scare tactic explained, and the five questions to ask before you agree to anything.

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Home Safety

Battery or hardwired smoke alarm — it’s not just about the cost

Why the £8.99 supermarket alarm could cost you thousands in a disputed insurance claim. What hardwired interlinked alarms actually provide — and why landlords especially need certified installation.

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Consumer Unit & Safety

I’ve got a split load board — what are my actual options?

Partial RCBO upgrade, full consumer unit replacement, or do nothing? The three options explained honestly — with costs, pros and cons, and the questions to ask before agreeing to any work.

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EV charger installation — what to expect and how to avoid being overcharged

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The truth about cheap EICRs — what most electricians won't tell you

RCD protection — why some circuits in your home may not be protected, and what it means

Do I actually need a new consumer unit? What your electrician might not be telling you

Battery or hardwired smoke alarm — it’s not just about the cost

I’ve got a split load board — what are my actual options?

EV charger installation — what to expect and how to avoid being overcharged

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