Say you’re a landlord in Walsall with two flats above a shop. The letting agent emails and asks, quite casually, “Have you got an EICR?” You stare at the screen. You’ve heard the letters before, but you couldn’t explain them to a friend. Nobody warned you this would come up.

It’s a common moment. An EICR is a formal inspection and test of a property’s fixed electrical installation, and a commercial electrician or domestic specialist can carry one out. Browns Electrical does them for commercial premises and landlords across Dudley and the wider West Midlands.

What does the report actually tell you?

It reports the condition of the wiring and lists any remedial work needed, certified to BS 7671. So you’re not just getting a pass or fail feeling. You’re getting a written view of what’s sound and what isn’t. That helps you plan, and it helps you prove you’ve looked after the place.

For Walsall’s landlord, that paper is useful when the agent or insurer asks questions. For a shop owner, it’s evidence that you’ve checked the building. It doesn’t make problems vanish, naturally. But knowing is better than not knowing, and most people agree once they’ve seen one.

Who usually needs one?

Landlords

Browns Electrical carries out EICRs for landlords, which makes sense given how often tenants and agents ask for documentation. If you let a property, ask your electrician about the report and what remedial work, if any, comes with it. They’ll tell you straight.

Commercial premises

Offices, retail and industrial sites are covered too. Fixed wire testing is part of the commercial service, alongside installations, maintenance, fault finding and fit outs. If your premises are open all day, the team can plan around trading hours, including evenings and weekends.

How does testing fit around trading hours?

Testing can be awkward in a working building, because power may need to be isolated. Browns Electrical plans isolation and reinstatement so your operations carry on. That’s the sort of practical detail you only appreciate after a tradesperson turns your lights off during a lunch rush. Nobody enjoys that.

What if the report finds problems?

Then you get a list and a plan. The firm provides a clear written quotation before any remedial work starts, so you know the full price in advance. It’s far easier to decide calmly with numbers in front of you than to guess in a panic after a failure.

Could a fuse board be flagged?

Possibly, depending on the installation. If the board looks dated, consumer unit upgrades may be part of the remedial conversation. I can’t say whether yours would be, and nobody can without testing it. Browns Electrical offers consumer unit upgrades, so it can all be dealt with together.

Why choose a local, family run firm?

Because you talk to the same person throughout. The electrician who quotes your work is the one who carries it out, and the business is fully insured with guaranteed workmanship. Reviews mention punctuality, tidiness and clear communication. One person said the work was done fast and the tradesperson arrived on time.

Another reviewer praised the attention to detail after previous trades let them down. That matters when you’re a landlord juggling tenants. A reliable commercial electrician saves time, because you don’t have to chase. And if your property is a mix of home and business, one firm covers both sides.

How do you ask for an EICR?

Ring 07437 106 825, email  or message on WhatsApp. Give your location, say what sort of property it is and when access is possible. They’ll discuss requirements and next steps. The base is Clifton Street, Bilston, WV14 9HB, open Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 20:00.

So, does your business need one?

If you’re a landlord or you run commercial premises, it’s a sensible conversation to have. The Walsall landlord rang, got the report, saw a short list of work and dealt with it over a few weeks. Not exciting, but peaceful. Ask your commercial electrician what a test would cover, and when it could happen.

FAQs

What is an EICR?

A formal inspection and test of a property’s fixed electrical installation.

Who carries them out here?

Browns Electrical, for commercial premises and landlords, certified to BS 7671.

Can testing happen outside trading hours?

Yes, evening and weekend work can be arranged.

Is the price fixed upfront?

You get a clear written quote before work starts.