Avoiding EICR cowboys

[DPG]

But a new tenancy is the start of a new contract so a new EICR will be required, that's how I read it.

An inspection must have been carried out before the tenancy starts, but not earlier than 5 years before the tenancy starts.

So it's not saying one has to be done at the point of the new tenancy starting, but that one must have been done previously and must still be valid (ie less than 5 years old)

 

[naylorpd]

Phew! After all that I need to go back to my original post:

I need an EICR done on a house I rent out in Reading, England - 4-bed detached built in early 1980s. But I'm a bit nervous about how to avoid cowboys...so would ideally like someone from this forum.

Last EICR was in March 2019 following which esteemed forum member Wilko put in a new DB, did various fault finding, earth upgrades and everything else to clear the faults. But 5 years is up and I know he has retired. Also FWIW my tenant wants to leave, so I am likely to have a new tenant soon. But will be easier to get it done while the current tenant is still there.

Anyone up for this job?