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What Certificates Do I Get After a House Rewire?
After a rewire you should get an Electrical Installation Certificate and a Building Regs compliance certificate. Here is what each is for.
By Steels Electrical · 4 June 2026 · 3 min read
The short answer
After a full rewire you should receive two key documents: an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC), which confirms the work was designed, installed and tested to BS 7671; and a Building Regulations compliance certificate, issued because rewiring is notifiable under Part P. Keep both — you will need them when you sell or let the property, and for your own records.
The paperwork after a rewire is not just bureaucracy — it is your proof the work was done safely and lawfully, and you will be asked for it later. Here is what you should receive.
The documents you should get
A properly certified rewire produces:
- Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) — confirms design, install and test to current standards, with the test results.
- Building Regulations compliance certificate — issued via the electrician’s competent-person scheme because the work is notifiable.
- A schedule of circuits and test results as part of the EIC.
Why they matter
Conveyancing solicitors routinely ask for electrical certification when you sell, and letting agents need it to let safely. Missing paperwork can delay a sale and may mean paying for a retrospective inspection. Store the originals somewhere safe. For how the notification works, see our guide on building control sign-off for rewiring.
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