Failed EICR in London?
If your EICR has been marked unsatisfactory, BIM Electrical Group can identify the issues, quote the remedial works clearly and help landlords bring the installation back to a satisfactory standard.
- ✓ Failed EICR specialists. Clear remedial quotations without vague reporting.
- ✓ Consumer unit failures corrected. RCD issues, bonding faults and unsafe boards resolved properly.
- ✓ Landlord focused. Fast turnaround for rental properties, agents and HMOs.
- ✓ TESC registered. Reports and compliance handled properly through The Electrical Safety Council .
Need remedial works?
Send over the report reference or property details and we’ll review the failed EICR and advise on the next steps.
What does a failed EICR actually mean?
A failed EICR means the installation has been recorded as unsatisfactory at the time of inspection. This normally happens because observations coded C1, C2 or FI have been identified during testing.
In practical terms, the installation may contain potentially dangerous defects, inadequate protection or issues requiring further investigation. Landlords generally need those items resolved before the electrical installation can be considered satisfactory again.
Common reasons EICRs fail
- Old fuse boards without RCD protection
- Plastic consumer units in poor condition
- Missing or undersized bonding conductors
- Damaged sockets or switches
- Overloaded circuits
- Signs of overheating
- Unsafe DIY electrical alterations
- Incorrect circuit protection
What happens after an unsatisfactory EICR?
The next step is normally remedial works. Once the defects have been corrected, follow-up certification can be issued to demonstrate the work has been completed.
For landlords and agents, the important thing is having a clear process:
- Identify the failed items
- Quote the remedial works
- Complete the repairs properly
- Issue the required certification
- Close out the compliance issue
Consumer unit failures
A large percentage of failed EICRs relate to consumer units. Missing RCD protection, damaged enclosures, overcrowding, incorrect labelling and outdated fuse boards are all common issues.
Read more about: consumer unit failures .
C1, C2 and C3 meanings
Understanding the observation codes matters because not all EICR observations carry the same level of risk.
Read our guide to: C1 C2 C3 meanings and EICR codes .
Landlord failed EICR remedial works in London
BIM Electrical Group carries out remedial works across London for landlords, agents, HMOs and portfolio owners. Whether the issue is a failed consumer unit, bonding fault, unsafe accessories or a wider installation problem, the aim is the same: resolve the defects properly and get the electrical installation back into a satisfactory condition.
For landlords dealing with compliance deadlines, speed matters — but so does clear reporting. That is why the process is designed around practical next steps rather than vague electrical jargon.