Electrical · Every 5 years
EICR Certificates for HMO landlords
A full inspection and test of every circuit in a shared house — wiring, consumer unit, sockets in every let room — required by law and checked closely on HMO licence renewal.
From £100 – £120 · Digital report usually within 24 hours
- Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020
- Fines of up to £40,000 per property for non-compliance, and it can hold up an HMO licence renewal.
What it is
Electrical Installation Condition Report, explained
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a formal inspection of the fixed electrical installation — the wiring, consumer unit, sockets and switches built into the building, room by room. In a shared house this means checking every let room’s circuits, not just communal areas, and the report grades any issues found (C1, C2, C3 or FI).
The law: Every rented property in England — HMOs included — must have a valid EICR carried out by a qualified electrician at least once every 5 years. HMO licensing officers routinely ask to see it during inspection.
What’s included
Every visit includes
- Full visual inspection and dead/live testing across every let room
- Consumer unit and circuit assessment, including any additional boards added for HMO conversion
- Written report with any C1/C2/C3 observations explained in plain English
- Digital certificate emailed within 24 hours — ready for your HMO licence file
- Guidance on any remedial work required, with a separate fixed quote if needed
Pricing
EICR Certificate prices
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| EICR | £100 – £120 |
| Additional consumer unit | £120 each |
Prices include the digital certificate. HMO pricing reflects the extra circuits and rooms compared with a single let. Remedial work is quoted separately.
FAQ
Common questions
Does an HMO need a different EICR to a normal rental?
Same underlying certificate, but an HMO inspection takes longer since every let room, communal area and any additional consumer units need checking.
Will my council ask to see this for licensing?
Yes — most London boroughs require a current EICR as part of HMO licence applications and renewals.
What happens if my property fails?
You’ll get a report showing C1/C2/C3 observations. C1 and C2 issues must be fixed within 28 days — we can quote for the remedial work separately.
How long does an HMO inspection take?
Usually 3–5 hours depending on room count and how many separate consumer units are on site.
Also required for most HMOs
Request a quote
Tell us about the property
A few details and we’ll come back with a fixed quote and the earliest slot, usually the same day.