Consumer unit upgrades
Older fuse boards without RCD protection are one of the most common reasons for unsatisfactory EICRs and often require upgrading.
BIM Electrical Group reviews failed EICR reports issued by third-party contractors and provides practical quotations for remedial works. Failed reports are registered with TESC so the compliance process is properly tracked while works are arranged.
Most unsatisfactory EICRs fail because of a relatively small number of recurring issues. BIM can quote and complete these works after reviewing the report.
Older fuse boards without RCD protection are one of the most common reasons for unsatisfactory EICRs and often require upgrading.
Missing or undersized gas and water bonding regularly appears as a coded observation on landlord EICRs.
Circuits without suitable additional protection may require RCBOs, RCDs or consumer unit replacement.
Broken accessories, exposed live parts, overheating signs and damaged fittings are common C2 items.
Incorrect bathroom lighting, damaged fittings and poor terminations are regularly identified during inspection.
FI observations and unexplained test failures may require targeted fault-finding before certification can be completed.
Many landlords panic after receiving an unsatisfactory EICR because they think the property immediately becomes non-compliant with no way to demonstrate progress. BIM registers remedial cases through TESC so there is a visible compliance pathway showing the report is under review and remedial works are being actively managed.
We do not require the original EICR to be issued by BIM. Failed reports from other contractors can still be reviewed and quoted.
Many landlords receive an unsatisfactory EICR with a list of coded observations but no practical explanation of what actually needs doing. BIM reviews the observations and converts them into a workable remedial quotation.
Where remedials are required within a specified timeframe, BIM can help move the process forward quickly and provide evidence that the compliance process is active.
Rental properties and HMOs often require multiple small remedial works rather than a full rewire. Consumer units, bonding, smoke alarms and protective devices are among the most common issues.
By registering the failed EICR through TESC, there is a visible compliance record showing the case is open, being managed and progressing toward satisfactory certification.
Common questions about failed EICRs, remedial works and compliance handling.
Yes. BIM regularly reviews failed EICRs issued by third-party contractors and provides quotations for the remedial works required.
An unsatisfactory EICR usually means remedial works are required before the installation can be considered satisfactory.
TESC is The Electrical Safety Council compliance tracking platform. Failed reports can be registered during the remedial process to show active compliance management.
No. The property still requires the remedial works and satisfactory certification. TESC registration simply shows the compliance process is active and being managed.