The point is not just receiving codes, but understanding what they mean for the property.
Best first step: send your postcode, property type, the page of the report you want help with, and any clear photos of the consumer unit or affected points.
This guide is for reading the codes in an EICR without turning them into guesswork. The aim is to understand what the report is flagging, what may need attention first, and what should be checked before any remedial scope is agreed.
Quick answer: C1, C2 and FI make a report unsatisfactory. C3 means improvement recommended and does not, on its own, make the report unsatisfactory.
Send the report page, your postcode, property type and any photos that help show the board or affected circuit. I’ll explain the likely next step clearly.
