EICR Inspections - a conflict of interest?

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How do I avoid an electrician undertaking the EICR inspection 'finding' problems/issues in the hopes of afterwards picking up the business for the remedial works he 'finds' necessary?

I had a bad experience with an electrician who produced an 'Unsatisfactory' report on the basis of a couple of supposedly cracked electrical light switches and outdated wiring. He quite openly (and persistently) pushed for me to instruct him to remedy these 'faults'. Luckily, I got a second opinion and it turned out there was nothing wrong with the wiring and the 'cracks' were just stain marks!

My superficial research into this issue uncovered some trade forums where some see these inspections as meal tickets for drumming up further work, but I may just be cynical after my above experience. I have little to no technical knowledge of electrical regulations so am rather at the mercy of those who do. Is there any way of avoiding being taken for a ride, short of swotting up on the regulations myself?