Electrical Installation Certificate Services (EIC) in London

Electrical Installation Certificate Services (EIC) in London

RCD Electrical designs, installs, inspects and tests qualifying new electrical work across London, providing an Electrical Installation Certificate where the completed installation requires one.

New Installations & Circuits Inspection, Testing & Certification Domestic & Commercial Work
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Electrical Installation Certificate services in London

Certification for New Electrical WorkDesigned, Installed and Tested

An Electrical Installation Certificate records qualifying new electrical work after the installation has been designed, completed, inspected and tested. RCD Electrical provides the certificate for work within our agreed responsibility and scope.

For new installations, new circuits and qualifying alterations Includes inspection, testing and recorded results Issued with the completed electrical work
01 · Service overview

What an Electrical Installation Certificate Confirms

The certificate records the work covered, who was responsible and the results used to verify the completed installation.

01

Design and Installation

The certificate identifies the extent of the work and the people responsible for its design and construction.

02

Inspection and Testing

Electrical tests are completed after installation, with the relevant results entered on the schedules supplied with the EIC.

03

Handover Record

The customer receives a record of the new work for future maintenance, alterations, property records and compliance checks.

An EIC is linked to completed installation work. It should not be treated as paperwork that can automatically be issued for unknown or unverified work completed in the past. Where the condition of an existing installation needs checking, an Electrical Installation Condition Report may be more appropriate.
02 · When an EIC applies

Electrical Work Commonly Certified with an EIC

The correct certificate depends on the extent of the work. An EIC is commonly used where a new installation or new circuit forms part of the job.

01

New Electrical Installations

Initial certification for a new fixed electrical installation, including work in a new property or newly created area.

02

New Circuits

New lighting, power or fixed-equipment circuits installed from the consumer unit or distribution board.

03

Consumer Unit Replacement

Replacement of a consumer unit or distribution board, with the connected installation inspected and tested within the agreed scope.

04

Full or Partial Rewiring

New wiring and circuits installed during a full rewire or a defined partial rewire project.

05

Qualifying Additions and Alterations

Larger additions or alterations where an EIC is the correct certification route for the completed work.

06

Several Responsible Parties

Projects where design, construction and inspection are carried out by different responsible people and recorded on the certificate.

The certificate follows the work

EIC Is Part of the Installation, Not a Separate Shortcut

The required certificate is confirmed from the actual electrical work. A new consumer unit may connect with our consumer unit upgrade service, rewiring may require an electrical rewiring assessment, and an existing installation with an unknown condition may first need an EICR inspection.

03 · EIC and related documents

Which Electrical Document Applies?

EIC, Minor Works, EICR and Building Regulations documents serve different purposes. Receiving one does not automatically replace the others.

EIC

New Installation Certificate

For a new installation, new circuit, consumer unit replacement or other qualifying new work.

Minor

Minor Works Certificate

For certain additions or alterations to an existing circuit where no new circuit is created.

EICR

Condition Report

Assesses the current condition of an existing installation. It does not certify that the inspector installed the original work.

Part P

Compliance Document

For notifiable domestic work, a separate Building Regulations compliance route or certificate may also be required.

Important document difference

An EIC is a technical installation certificate. A Building Regulations compliance certificate confirms the notification route for notifiable domestic work; they are separate records.

You can review the official IET electrical certificate model forms and the government guidance for Approved Document P.
04 · From scope to certificate

How Electrical Work Reaches EIC Handover

Certification follows the electrical work. The scope is agreed, the installation is completed, verification is carried out and the records are handed over.

  1. 01

    Confirm the Work and Responsibilities

    We define the installation, circuits or alterations included and confirm who is responsible for design, construction and verification.

  2. 02

    Design and Install

    The work is designed and installed around the intended load, cable routes, protective devices, earthing and the existing installation.

  3. 03

    Inspect and Test

    Initial verification checks the completed work, including the relevant visual inspection and electrical test results.

  4. 04

    Issue and Handover

    The EIC and schedules are completed for the certified work. Where domestic notification applies, the correct Building Regulations route is also followed.

Before work starts

Keep the Project Information Together

Previous records and clear access help define the work and reduce uncertainty during testing and handover.

  • Provide drawings, specifications or appliance details
  • Share previous EICs, EICRs and circuit information
  • Keep the consumer unit and test points accessible
  • Identify essential equipment before planned isolation
Tell us before booking if the work was designed or installed by another contractor, is already complete, or has no supporting records. A standard EIC records defined responsibilities and may not be the correct route for third-party or historic work. The next step could involve the original installer, Building Control, an EICR, electrical investigation or contractor review.
Not Included Unless Agreed
  • Retrospective certification of unknown historic work
  • An EICR for the full existing installation
  • Remedial work identified during verification
  • Building repairs, decorating or access work
05 · Work types

Projects That May Need an Electrical Installation Certificate

The certificate is matched to the work completed, not simply the property type. These are common examples where an EIC may form part of the handover.

New

New Builds and Extensions

New fixed wiring and circuits installed for a new property, extension or separately supplied area.

Rewire

Full and Partial Rewiring

New circuits installed as part of a defined rewire, with the extent of the certified work recorded.

Board

Consumer Unit Replacement

Replacement of the main consumer unit or a distribution board, including the required verification and schedules.

Circuit

New Dedicated Circuits

New circuits for fixed equipment, power, lighting or specialist electrical loads.

Extent The certificate states which installation or circuits are covered.
Results Test values and circuit details are recorded on the accompanying schedules.
Responsibility The people responsible for design, construction and verification are identified.
If the work does not verify correctly

Defects Must Be Addressed Before Certification Is Completed

Unsafe results, incorrect protection or incomplete work should be explained and resolved before the installation is certified as complete.

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06 · Scope and quotations

How EIC Work Is Quoted

The price is based on the electrical installation work, access, materials, verification and any notification included. An EIC is normally part of the completed qualifying work.

Certification follows the agreed work Send the property details, planned work and current documentation so the correct assessment can be arranged.
New Circuit or Addition
Quoted

For a new circuit or qualifying addition designed, installed, inspected and tested by RCD Electrical.

Cable routes, circuit protection, access, load and any changes to the existing installation affect the quotation.
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Installation assessment required
Larger Work Consumer Unit or Rewire
Quoted

For consumer unit replacement, full rewiring or a defined partial rewire with EIC handover.

The number of circuits, existing condition, test access, remedial work and notification route affect the scope.
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Detailed survey may be required
Missing or Historic Certificate
Quoted

For enquiries about lost paperwork or previous work completed by another contractor.

A replacement EIC cannot be assumed. We first identify who carried out the work, what records exist and which route is appropriate.
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Document review or inspection may be required

Additional faults, failed test results, inaccessible wiring or work outside the original scope may change the quotation. Any further work is discussed before it proceeds.

07 · Why the certificate matters

Why an Electrical Installation Certificate Matters

An EIC provides a technical record of new electrical work, the responsibilities behind it and the verification completed before handover.

An EIC does not prove that every part of an older property is safe. It covers the installation work stated on the certificate. Burning smells, hot accessories, sparking or repeated tripping still need prompt urgent electrical assessment.

Scope and responsibility The Certificate Shows What Was Actually Certified

The EIC defines the extent of the new work and identifies the people responsible for design, construction, inspection and testing.

Clear extent

The certificate should state whether it covers a full installation, selected circuits or a defined alteration.

Named responsibility

Signatures or declarations connect the work to the people responsible for each certification role.

Recorded verification

Schedules provide the circuit information and test results supporting the certificate.

Keep the certificate and schedules with the property records. The official IET model forms show how the extent, responsibilities and schedules are recorded.

EIC and existing condition An EIC Is Not a Substitute for an EICR

An EIC certifies the new work within its stated extent. An EICR assesses the current condition of an existing installation for continued use.

New work

EIC records the design, construction and verification of qualifying installation work.

Existing installation

EICR reports observations and coded findings on the condition of wiring already in service.

Different outcomes

One document cannot automatically be used in place of the other because their purposes and responsibilities differ.

Where the wider installation needs assessing, arrange an Electrical Installation Condition Report.

Part P and notification Domestic Compliance May Need a Separate Record

For notifiable electrical work in a dwelling, the technical EIC and the Building Regulations compliance route are related but separate.

Technical certificate

The EIC records compliance and verification for the electrical installation work.

Notification route

A registered competent person may notify qualifying work through an authorised scheme.

Property record

The Building Regulations compliance certificate should be retained with the EIC and other completion documents.

Government guidance explains how competent person schemes support Building Regulations approval.

Missing or third-party paperwork Historic Work Needs the Correct Route, Not a New Label

A standard EIC is tied to the people who designed, constructed and verified the installation. Missing documents do not automatically make a new EIC appropriate.

Contact the installer

The original contractor may hold a copy or be able to explain the certification and notification completed.

Check existing records

Previous EICs, EICRs, Building Regulations records and invoices can help identify the work and responsible parties.

Assess the present need

Depending on the issue, an EICR, Building Control route or further investigation may be more suitable.

Tell us who completed the work, when it was done and which documents are missing through our contact page before booking an inspection.

Match the certificate to the work

Plan Installation, Verification and Handover Together

Send the planned work, property postcode and any previous certificates. We will confirm whether EIC certification forms part of the correct service.

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Before you book

Details That Help Us Confirmthe Correct EIC Route

Tell us whether the work is planned, in progress or already complete. The correct next step depends on who carried it out, what was installed and which records already exist.

Describe the Electrical Work

State whether the project involves a new circuit, consumer unit, rewire, extension, new installation or another alteration.

Explain Who Completed the Work

Confirm whether RCD Electrical will carry out the work or whether another installer has already designed or installed it.

Share Existing Documents and Access

Provide previous EICs, EICRs, Building Regulations records and access details for the consumer unit and affected circuits.

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Electrical Installation Certificate guidance

Electrical Installation Certificate Questions

Short answers about when an EIC is issued, how it differs from other documents and what to do when paperwork is missing.

EIC is issued for defined electrical installation work

The certificate follows design, construction, inspection and testing. It is not automatically available as a retrospective paperwork-only service.

01What is an Electrical Installation Certificate?

An EIC records qualifying new electrical work. It identifies the work covered, the responsible people and the inspection and test results used for verification.

02When is an EIC normally required?

It is used for a new electrical installation and commonly for new circuits, consumer unit replacement, rewiring and other qualifying additions or alterations.

03Does every new circuit need an EIC?

A new circuit normally requires an EIC because it extends the installation beyond a minor change to an existing circuit.

04Is an EIC issued after consumer unit replacement?

Consumer unit or distribution board replacement is normally certified with an EIC, together with the relevant schedules and test results.

05What is the difference between EIC and EICR?

An EIC certifies new work completed under defined responsibilities. An EICR reports on the present condition of an existing installation.

06What is the difference between EIC and Minor Works?

Minor Works is intended for certain additions or alterations to an existing circuit where no new circuit is created. An EIC covers wider qualifying work.

07Is an EIC the same as a Building Regulations certificate?

No. The EIC is the technical installation certificate. Notifiable domestic work may also require a separate Building Regulations compliance record.

08Can an electrician issue an EIC for work completed by someone else?

A standard EIC records design, construction and verification responsibilities. Work completed by others may need the original installer, Building Control, third-party certification or another assessment route.

09What should I do if my EIC is missing?

Contact the contractor who carried out the work first. Also check Building Regulations records, completion paperwork and previous property documents.

10What checks are completed before an EIC is issued?

The completed work is visually inspected and electrically tested. The checks depend on the installation and include the results needed to verify the certified work.

11Who signs an Electrical Installation Certificate?

The certificate is completed by the person or people responsible for design, construction and inspection and testing, depending on how the project was organised.

12Does an EIC expire?

An EIC records the installation when the work was completed and does not act as a recurring condition report. The installation may still need future EICR inspections.

13How much does an EIC service cost?

Cost depends on the electrical work, access, materials, testing, remedial work and notification route. The EIC is normally included with qualifying completed work.

14What information should I send before booking?

Send the postcode, work description, installer details, completion date, existing certificates and any known faults or access restrictions.

Confirm the certificate route

Send the Work and Document Details

Include the postcode, electrical work, installer information and any certificates or Building Regulations records already available.

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Related electrical services

The correct service depends on whether you need new installation work, certification for qualifying work, a condition report or investigation of an existing problem.

Existing installation condition

EICR Testing

Assess the condition of fixed wiring already in service where a new-work certificate is not the document required. Consumer unit replacement

Fuse Box & Consumer Unit Upgrades

Plan a replacement consumer unit with inspection, testing, EIC handover and any applicable notification. New circuits and wiring

Electrical Rewiring

Arrange full or partial rewiring with the extent of new work clearly defined and certified. New installation work

Electrical Installation

Install new circuits, accessories and fixed supplies with the appropriate testing and certification. Problems before certification

Fault Finding & Fixing

Investigate failed tests, tripping or defects that prevent new work from being verified and completed. Dedicated vehicle supply

EV Charger Installation

Install the charger circuit, protection and isolation with the correct electrical certification for the work. Separate low-voltage scope

Data Wiring & Cabling

Plan structured cabling separately from the mains electrical work and certificate. Fixed equipment supply

Air-Conditioning Electrics

Provide circuits and isolation for fixed air-conditioning equipment where included in the agreed installation. Commercial installation records

Emergency Lighting

Install or alter emergency lighting with the correct testing and project documentation. Detection system work

Fire Alarm Services

Arrange fire alarm installation and certification as a separate specialist system scope.
London coverage

Electrical Installation Certificate Services Across London

We arrange electrical work, verification and EIC handover across Central, West and North West London, including the areas below.

  • Fulham
  • Hammersmith
  • Chelsea
  • Kensington
  • Holland Park
  • Putney
  • Battersea
  • Westminster
  • Central London
  • West London
  • North West London
  • Blackfriars
  • Golders Green
  • Finchley
  • Hendon
  • Hampstead
  • West Hampstead

For a property outside these locations, send the postcode and the work details so we can confirm availability and the correct certification route.

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