Consumer unit flagged on survey or EICR?

Consumer unit flagged on a survey or EICR?

If a survey, EICR or electrician has flagged the board, the next step is usually a proper scope check rather than guessing from one short note.

Serving Brent, wider NW London, and selected West London postcodes. Best first step: send your postcode, a clear photo of the board with the cover closed, and the survey or EICR wording if you have it.

"Board flagged" usually means someone has already seen a reason the consumer unit needs a proper look. The useful next step is board photos, postcode and the exact report wording so the right next step can be judged properly.

Quick reality check: Flagged does not automatically mean “replace it immediately”. It does mean the reason needs clarifying before more work is booked or anyone promises the right next step.

What “board flagged” usually means

A surveyor, electrician or report writer has seen something that makes the consumer unit worth reviewing properly.
Common reasons include older equipment, limited protection, visible damage or awkward previous additions.
The detail behind the note matters more than the phrase itself.

What to send first

A clear photo of the board with the cover closed.
The exact survey, EICR or electrician wording if you have it.
Any symptoms such as tripping, heat, buzzing or obvious damage.
A note on any wider electrical work you are planning.

Official sources and further guidance

IET: Frequently Asked Questions on Part P Standards
Electrical safety: Approved Document P (GOV.UK) Law

Consumer unit flagged on a survey or EICR?

What “board flagged” usually means

What to send first

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