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An electrical safety certificate is a formal check on the condition of a property’s fixed wiring and electrical installation, carried out by a qualified electrician to confirm whether it is safe to use. It is the document that gives homeowners, landlords, buyers, and insurers confidence that a property’s electrics meet the required safety standards.
ATO Solutions provides NICEIC-accredited electrical safety certificates for homes and businesses across Wimbledon and the wider South West London area. Based in Wimbledon, SW19, we have over 17 years’ experience, and we issue certificates within 3–5 days of the inspection as standard, or within 2 days with our express service.
An Electrical Safety Certificate Is an EICR
It is worth being clear about the terminology, because it causes a lot of confusion. An electrical safety certificate is the same thing as an EICR — an Electrical Installation Condition Report. The terms are used interchangeably, along with others you may have come across:
- Electrical safety certificate — the everyday term used by many homeowners and letting agents
- EICR — the formal, technical name (Electrical Installation Condition Report)
- Landlord electrical certificate — the term used in the context of rented property
- Periodic Inspection Report (PIR) — the older name, still seen on paperwork from before around 2012
Whichever term you have been asked for, the inspection and the certificate are the same. Our EICR page covers the full process in detail — the two-stage inspection, the outcome codes, and what happens if remedial work is needed:
See our full EICR page for the complete inspection process and what to expect.
Who Needs an Electrical Safety Certificate?
- Landlords — a valid certificate is a legal requirement for every tenanted property, renewed at least every five years or at each change of tenancy. See our Landlord Electrical Certificate page for full details.
- Homeowners — an inspection is recommended every ten years, or when buying or selling a property, giving buyers confidence and reducing the risk of last-minute issues during conveyancing.
- Businesses — commercial premises should be inspected every five years, and a current certificate is often required as a condition of insurance cover.
What the Inspection Covers
During the inspection, a qualified NICEIC-accredited engineer carries out a visual inspection and a series of electrical tests, assessing the consumer unit (fuse board), the fixed wiring, sockets and switches, earthing and bonding, and any previous electrical work. The result is a certificate confirming whether the installation is Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory, with any issues clearly recorded. For the full breakdown of the process and the outcome codes, see our EICR page.
Why Choose ATO Solutions?
- NICEIC-accredited — certificates are fully legally recognised and compliant
- Based in Wimbledon — genuinely local to South West London, with fast response and no inflated travel charges
- 17+ years’ experience across domestic and commercial inspections
- Certificates within 3–5 days as standard, or 2-day express service available
- Clear, jargon-free reports — written to be understood, not filed away unread
- Competitive fixed pricing from £99, quoted upfront with no hidden charges
- Remedial work available — one contractor for the inspection and any follow-up work
Areas We Cover
We are based in Wimbledon and provide electrical safety certificates across South West London, including Wimbledon, Merton, Wandsworth, Sutton, Kingston, Richmond, and the surrounding boroughs. For area-specific detail, see our EICR in Wandsworth, EICR in Merton, and EICR in Wimbledon pages.
Book an Electrical Safety Certificate
For a free, no-obligation quote, call ATO Solutions on 0800 050 2424, email info@ato-solutions.co.uk, or use the contact form on this page. For full details of the inspection, see our main EICR page.
ATO Solutions — NICEIC Registered · Certificates from £99 · Based in Wimbledon SW19 · 17+ Years Experience
