Greenwich · England
EICR (Electrical Safety Report) in Greenwich
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Straight answer
Every 5 years at most, rental property in England, Scotland and Wales needs its fixed electrical installation inspected, tested and signed off as satisfactory — the EICR. It covers the wiring itself, not plug-in appliances, and for a landlord in Greenwich it is the first document agents, insurers and councils ask for on electrical safety.
Booking
How it works
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Credentials
Who you're letting in
EICR isn't a protected task, which is exactly why vetting matters: anyone can buy a pad of forms. Our bar is demonstrable competence — recognised qualifications, scheme registration, calibrated instruments, insurance — checked before a booking is confirmed, not after a dispute.
Pricing
What an EICR costs
Two things drive the price: circuit count and condition. A modern two-bed flat tests faster than a Victorian house rewired in stages, and access to the consumer unit and sockets matters more than floor area. Quotes should state what happens if remedials are needed — ours keep the report and any follow-up work separate.
Paperwork
Copies, deadlines and remedial evidence
In England the report comes with deadlines attached: copies to existing tenants within 28 days, to new tenants before occupation, to prospective tenants within 28 days of a request, and to Royal Borough of Greenwich within 7 days if asked. Unsatisfactory results add another: remedial work within 28 days — or sooner if the report says so — with written confirmation kept alongside the report.
The inspection
What the electrician actually tests
Expect the visit to be methodical: a visual inspection of the consumer unit, accessible wiring, sockets and switches first, then instrument testing of every circuit with the power isolated in turn. The electrician records results per circuit on the schedule of test results — the part of the report worth keeping safe — and classifies anything found from C1 (danger present) down to C3 (improvement recommended).
Renting out in Greenwich
Letting in Greenwich: the practical points
Letting in Greenwich puts you under the same national wiring standard as everywhere else; the local layer is Royal Borough of Greenwich's housing enforcement and any licensing conditions on the property. Licensed HMOs in particular should expect the EICR to be requested and checked, not just held.
The law
Why EICR (Electrical Safety Report) matters for Greenwich landlords
In England the Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020 require a satisfactory EICR at least every 5 years, with local authorities like Royal Borough of Greenwich able to fine up to £30,000 per breach. Scotland folds the same 5-year cycle into the Repairing Standard; Wales requires it under the Renting Homes framework. Northern Ireland currently imposes no equivalent general duty on private lets.
Private landlords must have the fixed electrical installation inspected and tested at least every 5 years by a qualified and competent person, give the report to tenants within 28 days (and to new tenants before they occupy), supply it to the council within 7 days if asked, and complete any remedial work within 28 days.
Private landlords must have an electrical safety inspection at least every 5 years, covering the installation and appliances the landlord provides.
Landlords must obtain an electrical condition report at least every 5 years and give contract-holders a copy.
There is no blanket 5-yearly EICR duty for private tenancies in Northern Ireland at present, though periodic inspection remains strongly recommended and may be required for HMOs.
Penalties stated are statutory maximums or court-set; Royal Borough of Greenwich is the local housing authority for Greenwich.
FAQ
Before you book: quick answers
How long does an EICR take?
Usually 2 to 4 hours for a typical flat or house, longer for larger properties or older installations. Power is switched off circuit by circuit during testing, so tenants should expect short interruptions.
What do the C1, C2, C3 and FI codes on an EICR mean?
C1 means danger present, immediate action required. C2 means potentially dangerous, remedial work needed. FI means further investigation required. C3 is an improvement recommendation only. A report with any C1, C2 or FI is unsatisfactory; C3s alone still pass.
Do I need an EICR to sell a property in Greenwich?
No law requires an EICR to sell, but buyers' surveyors and conveyancers increasingly ask for recent electrical reports, and an unsatisfactory or missing report can slow a sale. For rentals, the letting duty is what matters.
What information does an EICR contain?
The report identifies the property and the extent of the inspection, records test results per circuit, lists observations with C1/C2/C3/FI classifications, states an overall satisfactory or unsatisfactory outcome, and gives the recommended date of the next inspection.
How often does an EICR need renewing?
At least every 5 years for rental property in England, Scotland and Wales, or sooner if the report specifies a shorter interval — inspectors can recommend earlier re-inspection where the installation's condition justifies it.
Are EICR rules stricter for HMOs?
The 5-year cycle applies to HMOs in England the same as other lets, and mandatory HMO licence conditions require electrical safety. Royal Borough of Greenwich may attach additional testing or evidence conditions to an HMO licence, so read your licence schedule carefully.
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