Electrical Inspections Dublin

A standard domestic EICR in Dublin typically costs between €150 and €350, depending on the size of the property and the number of circuits. A 2-bed apartment is usually at the lower end, while a large 4- or 5-bed house with multiple consumer units will be at the higher end. We include a full written report with every inspection — colour-coded by severity — plus a compliance certificate if your installation passes. There are no hidden extras. Call 01 963 6636 or book online at portal.ges.ie for a quote specific to your property.

A typical domestic EICR takes between 2 and 4 hours. That includes visually inspecting every circuit, opening your consumer unit, testing earthing and bonding, checking polarity on all sockets, measuring insulation resistance, and running RCD trip tests. Larger homes with more circuits take longer, and commercial premises can take a full day depending on the scale. We'll give you a clear time estimate when you book so you can plan your day.

Yes. Under SI 132 of 2014, all landlords in Ireland are legally required to have a valid Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) for each rental property. The inspection must be carried out by a Safe Electric registered electrician, and a copy of the report must be provided to tenants. Failure to comply can result in fines, and — critically — it can invalidate your property insurance if an electrical fault causes damage or injury. We carry out hundreds of landlord EICRs across Dublin every year and can usually schedule within a few days.

The general recommendation is every 10 years for owner-occupied homes, every 5 years for rental properties (or on every change of tenancy), and every 5 years for commercial premises. You should also get an inspection when buying a property — a pre-purchase electrical inspection can uncover expensive problems before you commit. If your home was built before 1990 and has never been inspected, we'd strongly recommend booking one sooner rather than later, as older wiring can deteriorate silently over decades.

Don't worry — it's more common than you'd think, especially in older homes. You'll receive a detailed written report that categorises every finding: C1 means "danger present" (must be fixed immediately), C2 means "potentially dangerous" (should be fixed urgently), and C3 means "improvement recommended" (advisory, not critical). For C1 and C2 findings, we can often carry out the remedial work on the same visit or schedule it within a day or two. Once the issues are resolved, we retest and issue a satisfactory certificate. The important thing is that you know exactly what needs attention — no guesswork.

It's not legally mandatory for a house sale in Ireland, but it's increasingly requested by buyers, solicitors, and mortgage lenders. Having a valid EICR gives buyers confidence that the electrics are safe and compliant — which can speed up the sale and avoid last-minute negotiations. If the inspection reveals issues, you can choose to fix them before listing or adjust the price accordingly. Either way, transparency works in your favour. A pre-sale EICR typically costs between €180 and €300 depending on the property size.

An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is an inspection of your existing electrical installation — it tells you whether the wiring, circuits, and consumer unit are safe and compliant. A Safe Electric Completion Certificate is issued after new electrical work has been carried out — such as a rewire, new circuit, or consumer unit replacement. Think of the EICR as a health check, and the completion cert as proof of treatment. Both are carried out by Safe Electric registered electricians, and both are important for insurance and compliance.

We cover every area across Dublin — North, South, East, and West — as well as parts of Meath, Wicklow, and Kildare. Whether you need a domestic EICR, a landlord inspection, a pre-purchase electrical check, or a commercial inspection, our Safe Electric registered team can be with you within days. Our base is in Park West (Dublin 12), so we can reach most Dublin areas quickly. Use the area checker below or call 01 963 6636 to confirm coverage and book.