Electrical Installation Condition Report London: EICR Guide for Landlords

An EICR is a formal inspection and test of the fixed electrical installation in a property — the wiring, sockets, consumer unit (fuse board), light fittings and other permanent electrics. Carried out by a qualified and competent electrician, it assesses whether the installation is safe for continued use and identifies any defects.

The report produced at the end is commonly called the EICR certificate. It records the condition of the installation and assigns observation codes to any issues found — for example, codes indicating remedial work is required or further investigation is needed. A "satisfactory" report confirms the installation is safe for continued use; an "unsatisfactory" report means remedial work must be carried out.

Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, landlords letting residential property in England must have the fixed electrical installation inspected and tested, and provide tenants with a copy of the report. This applies to most private tenancies across London. Letting agents and property managers usually arrange the inspection on the landlord's behalf.

For landlords, the EICR is a core part of staying compliant and protecting tenants. For agents and property managers handling multiple properties, keeping every EICR current — and tracking when each is due — is a recurring task. Property Motion is built to take that off your desk: book inspections, store reports and keep renewals visible in one place, alongside your EPC and Gas Safety Certificate. See our landlord certificates guide.

A qualified electrician inspects and tests the consumer unit, wiring, sockets, switches and fixed accessories; checks for damage, wear, overloading and unsafe work; verifies earthing and bonding; and assigns observation codes before issuing the EICR certificate. If the report is unsatisfactory, remedial work is needed to bring the installation up to standard, after which written confirmation can be provided.

The cost depends mainly on the size of the property and the number of circuits to test, plus access and whether you bundle the inspection with other compliance services. Larger properties and HMOs with more circuits take longer. Any remedial work is usually quoted separately, since it depends on what the inspection finds. Property Motion keeps pricing transparent with no hidden micro-fees. [CONFIRM PRICE]

For privately rented homes in England, an EICR is generally required at least every 5 years, with a copy given to tenants. Where the report identifies remedial or further investigative work, it should be carried out promptly — commonly within 28 days, or sooner if specified — with written confirmation afterwards. Booking ahead of the renewal date keeps you continuously compliant. (⚠ VERIFY: confirm the current interval, remedial timeframe and notification rules before publishing.)

Yes. Because most landlords need several certificates, Property Motion lets you book your EICR, EPC and Gas Safety Certificate together and manage them from one dashboard — fewer appointments, one clear renewal view. Our landlord certificates guide sets out how the certificates work together, including a compliance package.

Property Motion connects London landlords, agents and property managers with qualified electricians for EICR inspections through one booking process. Order the inspection, track its progress, receive your certificate, and keep it alongside your other compliance documents — then bundle it with your EPC and gas safety check to cover compliance efficiently across a portfolio.