Failed EICR London
A failed EICR means the electrical installation has been recorded as unsatisfactory due to observations identified during inspection and testing.
BIM Electrical Group helps landlords, HMOs, agents and property owners across London understand failed reports, quote remedial works and move the installation back towards a satisfactory condition.
What causes an EICR to fail?
An EICR normally becomes unsatisfactory when the report contains:
- C1 observations
- C2 observations
- FI observations
These codes indicate danger, potential danger or the need for further investigation.
Read: C1 C2 C3 meanings .
Common failed EICR issues
- Missing RCD protection
- Unsafe consumer units
- Incorrect bonding
- Damaged sockets or switches
- Overheating accessories
- Poor circuit protection
- Unsafe alterations
- Further investigation items
Many failed EICRs involve consumer unit defects or ageing installations.
Read: Consumer unit failures .
What happens after a failed EICR?
The next step is normally remedial works or further investigation depending on the observations listed in the report.
The aim is to:
- Identify the coded observations
- Quote the remedial works
- Complete the required repairs
- Provide updated certification where required
Landlords and HMOs
Failed EICRs are especially common in older rental properties and HMOs where installations have been altered repeatedly over time.
BIM Electrical Group works with:
- Private landlords
- Managing agents
- HMO operators
- Portfolio landlords
- Commercial property managers
Read: HMO EICR London .
Consumer unit remedials
Many failed reports involve older fuse boards, missing RCD protection or unsuitable circuit arrangements. In some cases a full consumer unit replacement may be appropriate, while in others smaller remedial works may be sufficient.
The correct approach depends on the actual condition of the installation.
Clearer electrical compliance records
BIM Electrical Group works with The Electrical Safety Council to support clearer EICR registration and compliance tracking.
This gives landlords and agents a clearer view of inspection status and remedial progress.
EICR remedial quotations
If you already have a failed EICR from another contractor, BIM Electrical Group can often review the observations and quote the remedial works separately.
Send over:
- The EICR report
- Photos if available
- The property address
- Any deadlines or agent requirements
London failed EICR support
We regularly assist landlords and agents dealing with:
- Urgent tenant move-ins
- Licence renewals
- Rejected compliance files
- Unsatisfactory reports
- Consumer unit failures
- HMO electrical issues
TESC registration included where applicable.
BIM Electrical Group works alongside The Electrical Safety Council (TESC) to support clearer EICR registration, certificate checking and remedial tracking where applicable.
This provides landlords, letting agents, HMO operators and property managers with improved visibility over certificate status and compliance progress throughout the inspection and remedial process.
Need remedial works?
Send over the report reference or property details and we’ll review the failed EICR and advise on the next steps.