Landlord EICRs, Remedials & Repairs

Private landlords in England have specific legal duties for electrical safety. The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require the fixed electrical installation to be inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years, with the report supplied to tenants and, on request, the local authority.

We work with individual landlords, portfolio owners and letting agents to keep that process simple: tenant access arranged, inspections carried out, reports delivered promptly, and any remedial work quoted and completed within the required timescales — followed by written confirmation for your records.

When to call us

Your 5-yearly EICR is due, overdue or missing
You have a new let or change of tenancy coming up
An EICR came back Unsatisfactory and remedial work is needed
You manage an HMO and need inspection and fire-safety-related electrical work
A tenant has reported an electrical fault
You're a letting agent who needs a reliable electrical contractor

What's involved

1Periodic EICR inspections and reports
2Remedial work quotations and completion
3Written confirmation of remedial work for landlord and tenant records
4Reactive repairs reported by tenants
5Tenant liaison and access arrangements
6Consumer unit upgrades and lighting repairs
7Smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms to meet landlord requirements
8PAT testing of appliances supplied with the property
9Emergency lighting testing in HMOs and communal areas

Good to know

Key landlord deadlines (England)

Under the 2020 Regulations, landlords must give a copy of the EICR to existing tenants within 28 days of the inspection, to new tenants before they move in, and to the local authority within 7 days if requested. Where remedial or further investigative work is required, it must be completed within 28 days or any shorter period specified in the report, with written confirmation supplied to the tenant and local authority within 28 days of completion.

Council licensing schemes

Many councils run additional or selective licensing for rented homes, and licence conditions commonly require evidence of electrical safety. In our area, Brighton & Hove, Reading and Croydon all operate or have recently introduced schemes — see our Brighton, Hove, Reading and Croydon pages for details, and always check your council's current requirements.

Social housing is now covered too

The same five-yearly inspection duty was extended to registered providers of social housing in England: for tenancies granted from 1 December 2025, and for existing social tenancies from 1 May 2026. Housing associations and councils should check their programme against the deadlines in the amended Regulations.

Other regions

The rules differ in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Our coverage is in England, but if you have properties elsewhere check the local requirements.

How much do landlord electrical services cost?

Every job is different, so we price it once we understand what's needed. The main factors are:

Number of properties and circuits
Single lets versus HMOs or blocks
Tenant access arrangements
Volume and urgency of remedial work
Ongoing call-out cover for tenant-reported faults

We explain charges before we attend and agree the price of any work with you before it starts. Sending photos in advance helps us quote more accurately.

Landlord Electrical Services: FAQs

How often do landlords need an EICR?

In England, at least every five years, or more frequently if the previous report recommends it.

Can you deal directly with my tenants?

Yes. With your permission we can contact tenants to arrange access, keeping you or your agent informed throughout.

Do you work with letting agents?

Yes. We can work to an agent's instructions and send reports and invoices to the agent or landlord as required.

What does an Unsatisfactory EICR mean for my let?

It means remedial or further investigative work is legally required within 28 days (or a shorter period if stated). We can quote quickly and complete the work so you can supply written confirmation on time.

Landlord Electrical Services — areas covered

Available across Surrey, Reigate, Crawley & Mid Sussex, South West London, Richmond, Twickenham & Staines, Sutton & Morden, South East London, Bromley, Croydon & North Surrey, Berkshire, West Kent, Sussex.

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