Sandyford's student lets keep us busy with five-yearly EICRs, often booked over the summer between tenancies. Student lets turn over every year in Sandyford, so we're often asked for EICRs over the summer before new tenancies start.
Sandyford (NE2) is mostly terraces and flats close to the universities, mostly student lets. Sandyford sits between the universities and Jesmond, so many of its terraces and flats are student lets. Landlord EICRs, smoke alarm upgrades and quick repairs between tenancies are what we do most here.
Properties we test in Sandyford
- Victorian terraces: many converted into flats or let to students
- Flats near the universities: high turnover, so EICRs and quick repairs matter
- Family homes towards Jesmond: kitchen and extension wiring
Where we work in Sandyford
We cover all of Sandyford and NE2, including Sandyford Road, Jesmond Road, Starbeck Avenue, Tankerville Terrace, Goldspink Lane and Portland Terrace.
EICR cost in Sandyford
EICR in Sandyford starts from £140 (Priced by property size; a satisfactory result is not guaranteed). You get a fixed price before any work starts.
See the full guide to EICRs in Newcastle for what's involved, how long it takes and the regulations.
Questions from Sandyford
How much is an EICR in Sandyford?
From £140, depending on the number of circuits and size of the property. You get a fixed price for any remedials.
Do you do landlord EICRs in Sandyford?
Yes. Sandyford's student lets keep us busy with five-yearly EICRs, often booked over the summer between tenancies.
How long does an EICR take?
About two to three hours for a one or two bedroom flat, and three to four hours for a three bedroom house.
How quickly will I get the report?
Usually within 24 hours, as a digital PDF with every observation coded and explained.