April 1st 2026, marked five years since the introduction of the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations.
Millions of EICRs completed in 2021 would need renewing in 2026.
Background
In 2021, we experienced a surge in EICR bookings. Many landlords panicked as they faced £30k for non-compliant properties.
Market data indicated another surge in 2026.
The challenge
With 25% fewer electricians than 2021, landlords and businesses faced the same issues, including:
Delays in completing inspections
Cancelled appointments
Rising costs driven by demand
How we helped
We didn’t wait for the surge to hit. Planning started 18 months in advance.
We:
Expanded our direct labour force
Scaled our operations team
Built the infrastructure needed to handle increased demand
Fast forward to today, and that preparation paid off.
Testimonial
“It was a great team effort to complete large-scale EICR renewals with fantastic collaboration between our engineers, coordinators, and reporting teams.”
Lauren Vazquez, Head of Electrical, Eco Approach
Results
We’re proud that our electrical team maintained a 99% EICR delivery rate for our clients and customers. We were able to provide:
Continued support during peak demand
No unnecessary delays
No price spikes
From engineers on the ground to the operational support, our electrical team helped keep thousands of properties compliant — without the disruption many experienced elsewhere.