C1, C2, C3 and FI: what happens after an EICR?

C3 recommends improvement and does not on its own make the overall assessment unsatisfactory. Read it alongside the other observations and the report summary. Ask the inspector to distinguish recommended improvements from required repairs or investigation before deciding what should be included in a quotation.

FI alone does not make an Amendment 4 report unsatisfactory; it advises further investigation. Earlier reports may use different wording. Check the report edition and stated action with the inspector. Landlord duties to complete required investigation under the applicable rented-property rules still need to be followed.

For covered rented property in England, required remedial work or further investigation must be completed within 28 days or the shorter period stated in the report. Immediate danger needs immediate attention. Contact the inspector promptly if the observation or its urgency is unclear rather than waiting for the maximum period.

Yes, another electrician can consider the complete report. A defined repair may be quotable from adequate information, while investigative items or unclear access may need assessment first. The quotation should identify which observations it addresses and how any extra findings will be handled.

Not every repair automatically requires repeating the entire EICR. Relevant installation certification, investigation findings and written remedial confirmation depend on the work and applicable duties. Agree the expected evidence before work proceeds, and retain it with the original report so the completed actions can be understood together.