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EICR London: Professional Electrical Inspection and Compliance Solutions

Find qualified electricians for EICR in London through SR Maintenance. Private landlords must hold a satisfactory EICR every 5 years, with a maximum civil penalty of £40,000 per breach under SI 2025/1043. An EICR London inspection checks a property’s fixed electrical installation against BS 7671 requirements.

Last updated: September 2026

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EICR London

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What is an EICR and who needs one in London?

An Electrical Installation Condition Report tests a property's fixed wiring, consumer unit, sockets, and earthing and bonding against BS 7671 (18th Edition). Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the PRS (England) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020/312). If you’re a portfolio duty holder, our managed compliance service can help keep electrical safety obligations on track.

What an EICR inspects
  • Fixed wiring
  • Consumer unit
  • Sockets and outlets
  • Earthing and bonding
    • Exclusions from the PRS Regulations
  • ·Care homes
  • ·Student halls of residence
  • ·Hostels and refuges
  • ·Leases of 7 years or more
  • ·Resident-landlord lodgers
    • Other electrical safety duties still apply to these properties.

    How much does an EICR
    cost in London?

    Electrical inspection in London costs vary by property size, circuit count, and testing scope under BS 7671. A BS 7671 EICR inspects and tests electrical systems to identify defects and safety issues. It forms part of our compliance management services.

    Property size
    Indicative London price
    SR price
    Up to 4 bedroom flat
    Indicative London priceStarts at £200–£350
    SR price£149
    Large property
    Indicative London priceStarts at £300–£500+
    SR price£250
    Commercial premises
    Indicative London priceStarts at £150–£1200+
    SR price£280
    Multi-Property Portfolio
    Indicative London priceBespoke
    SR priceBook an Audit

    Each EICR covers the electrical installation against BS 7671, with a clear report of any defects. London cost factors are quoted transparently, with no hidden call-out fee.

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    Commercial EICR Who Is Responsible and How Often Is It Required

    The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require safe electrical systems in commercial premises. Inspections follow BS 7671, with many properties checked every 3–5 years based on use and condition. The agreement decides if the tenant or landlord is responsible.

    Duty
    Private rented (domestic)
    Commercial premises
    Legislation
    Private rented (domestic)SI 2020/312 (as amended by SI 2025/1043)
    Commercial premisesElectricity at Work Regulations 1989
    Inspection interval
    Private rented (domestic)Every 5 years
    Commercial premisesNo fixed interval; 3–5 years based on risk and previous reports
    Responsible party
    Private rented (domestic)Landlord
    Commercial premisesThe agreement decides responsibility; tenant under FRI agreements
    Maximum penalty
    Private rented (domestic)£40,000 civil penalty per breach
    Commercial premisesCriminal liability under HSWA and the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, including unlimited fines

    What do C1, C2, C3 and FI mean on an EICR?

    EICR codes C1, C2, C3, and FI show the EICR report London and the required actions after inspection.

    Code
    Meaning
    Action required
    Report outcome
    C1
    MeaningDanger present with risk of injury
    Action requiredImmediate remedial action or isolation
    Report outcomeUnsatisfactory
    C2
    MeaningPotentially dangerous condition
    Action requiredRemedial work within 28 days
    Report outcomeUnsatisfactory
    C3
    MeaningImprovement recommended
    Action requiredNo legal obligation, advisory only
    Report outcomeStill satisfactory
    FI
    MeaningFurther investigation required
    Action requiredInvestigation without delay
    Report outcomeUnsatisfactory

    An Unsatisfactory report requires EICR remedial works for C1, C2, or FI issues. C3 alone remains satisfactory.

    What happens if my EICR is unsatisfactory?

    1
    Complete remedial work within 28 days
    Fix C1, C2, or FI issues within 28 days, or sooner if required.
    2
    Provide written confirmation
    Get confirmation from a qualified person and send it to the tenant and council when requested.
    3
    Manage repairs and re-confirmation
    SR Maintenance carries out the required inspection, records any issues identified and provides the relevant certificate and written confirmation.

    EICR 2026: New Deadlines, Penalties and Requirements

    EICR certificate legal requirement updates include the following 2026 EICR penalty rule changes:

  • Social landlord duties start from 1 November 2025 for new tenancies.
  • Existing tenancies follow from 1 May 2026, with a 1 November 2026 backstop.
  • EICRs linked to the 1 April 2021 deadline reach renewal periods through spring 2026.
  • The PRS Database requires current electrical records from late 2026.
  • Section 21 ends under the Renters' Rights Act on 1 May 2026.
  • The maximum EICR penalty is £40,000 per breach under SI 2025/1043 from 1 November 2025 .

    • Sources: SI 2025/1043 on legislation.gov.uk, and government guidance on GOV.UK.

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    Updated EICR penalty limit
    £40,000
    per breach

    The maximum civil penalty for a missing or invalid EICR is now £40,000 per breach under SI 2025/1043 from 1 November 2025. The previous maximum was £30,000.

    Managing EICRs across a portfolio

    Multiple deadlines
    An effective EICR test procedure helps manage 200 properties with 200 separate expiry dates.
    Renewal tracking
    We organise Electrical safety certificate London records, track expiry dates, and plan renewals.
    Portfolio support
    We keep certificates organised and ready for the PRS Database, helping letting agents, housing associations and HMO's manage their electrical safety records. Care homes have different electrical safety duties.

    We help keep EICR records organised, dates tracked, and certificates ready across your portfolio.

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    Our accreditations and track record

    NICEIC
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    Engineers qualified to inspect and test to BS 7671, including City & Guilds 2391 competence.

    EICR Coverage Across all 33 London Boroughs

    We cover all 33 London boroughs and the M25 corridor. Reports follow each council’s accepted format for local compliance needs.

    EICR Barking and Dagenham

    EICR Barnet

    EICR Bexley

    EICR Brent

    EICR Bromley

    EICR Camden

    EICR City of London

    EICR Croydon

    EICR Ealing

    EICR Enfield

    EICR Greenwich

    EICR Hackney

    EICR Hammersmith and Fulham

    EICR Haringey

    EICR Harrow

    EICR Havering

    EICR Hillingdon

    EICR Hounslow

    EICR Islington

    EICR Kensington and Chelsea

    EICR Kingston upon Thames

    EICR Lambeth

    EICR Lewisham

    EICR Merton

    EICR Newham

    EICR Redbridge

    EICR Richmond upon Thames

    EICR Southwark

    EICR Sutton

    EICR Tower Hamlets

    EICR Waltham Forest

    EICR Wandsworth

    EICR Westminster

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    Additional Services for Complete Property Compliance

    Access essential property services in one place, from PAT testing and gas checks to EPC assessments.

    Gas Safety Certificate

    Checks gas appliances and systems for safety issues and provides the required certificate.

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    PAT Testing

    Tests electrical appliances for signs of damage and helps maintain safe working equipment.

    View PAT testing services

    EPC

    Reviews the property’s energy performance and provides an Energy Performance Certificate.

    View EPC services

    EICR London: Your Questions Answered

    Five years for rented properties, or sooner if the report recommends an earlier inspection. Homeowners have a 10-year recommended period based on electrical safety needs.

    Landlords need an EICR at least every 5 years.

    • Required at the start of each new tenancy.
    • Report provided to tenants within 28 days.
    Yes, an EICR is required for private and social rented properties in England. Commercial premises use EICRs as evidence of compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.

    The maximum civil penalty is £40,000 per breach under SI 2025/1043.

    • Applies from 1 November 2025.
    • Increased from the previous £30,000 limit.
    Responsibility follows the tenancy agreement. FRI agreements commonly place EICR duties with the tenant. Internal-repairing agreements commonly place duties with the landlord. Check the agreement terms to confirm responsibility.

    EICR remedial works are repairs required to address issues found during inspection.

    • Covers C1, C2, and FI observations.
    • Completion requires written confirmation within 28 days.
    A qualified and competent person with inspection and testing experience must complete an EICR. NICEIC or NAPIT registered engineers. C&G 2391 inspection and testing qualification.

    Yes, we cover all 33 London boroughs and the M25 corridor.

    • Reports follow each council’s accepted format.
    • EICR support is available across London properties.

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