Does each flat in a converted block need its own licence?

In Barking and Dagenham, usually yes. Section 257 converted blocks, and flats in purpose-built blocks of three or more flats, are exempt from mandatory HMO licensing. However, the council says those rented flats need a selective licence. A flat shared by three or four people from two or more households needs an additional HMO licence instead. Each licensed flat is inspected and needs its own EICR.

Can I let a flat where the council is the freeholder?

Only with permission from the council's Leasehold Services, which you need before letting it. The council also says properties it owns are generally not granted permission to operate as houses in multiple occupation, so a council-freehold flat is unlikely to be approved as a shared let.

Is an EICR a legal requirement for landlords in Barking & Dagenham?

Yes. The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require all landlords — including those renting properties in Barking & Dagenham — to hold a valid EICR. The requirement has applied to all tenancies in England since April 2021. Landlords must provide a copy to tenants before they move in and to the local authority within 7 days of a written request. Failure to comply can result in a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per breach.

How much does an EICR cost in Barking & Dagenham?

An EICR in Barking & Dagenham starts from £67.99 for a studio apartment. A 1–3 bedroom property costs £94.99. Prices scale by property size up to £199.99 for an 8-bedroom HMO. The only location-based surcharge is £20 for properties within the London Congestion Charge Zone, and £10 if no free on-site parking is available.

How long does an EICR take in Barking & Dagenham?

Most EICR inspections in Barking & Dagenham take 2–4 hours depending on the size and age of the property. Older properties and larger installations may take slightly longer. You do not need to be present; a tenant or keyholder can provide access and the certificate will be emailed directly to you within 24 hours.

How often do I need an EICR?

The law requires an EICR every 5 years, or at each change of tenancy — whichever comes first. If the engineer recommends a shorter re-inspection interval in the report (for example 2 years on an older or complex installation), that interval takes precedence. Always keep the EICR certificate on file — you must be able to supply a copy to tenants and your local authority on request.

What happens if my EICR fails?

An EICR is classified as 'unsatisfactory' if the engineer finds a C1 (immediate danger) or C2 (potentially dangerous) code. C1 hazards must be made safe by the engineer before leaving the property. C2 observations must be remedied within 28 days and evidenced in writing to your local authority before the property can be legally let. C3 codes (improvement recommended) do not cause the EICR to fail — the property can still receive a satisfactory result. We can arrange remedial works through our network of NICEIC approved electricians.

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What is an EICR?

An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a formal inspection and test of all fixed electrical wiring, sockets, switches, light fittings and the consumer unit within a rental property. A qualified NICEIC approved electrician tests every circuit from the consumer unit, checks earthing and bonding arrangements, and assigns a condition code to every observation that falls below the current British Standard BS 7671 — the IET Wiring Regulations. The result is a written report that tells you whether the electrical installation is satisfactory for continued use and — if not — what needs to be addressed and within what timeframe.

Since April 2021, every private landlord in England has been legally required to hold a valid EICR and renew it every five years. This national duty applies in Barking & Dagenham as it does across England, and an HMO licence can add its own conditions on top. Failure to comply can result in a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per breach and a remedial notice from your local authority.

Legal requirement: The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 apply to all rental properties in Barking & Dagenham. Every landlord must hold a valid EICR, provide a copy to tenants before they move in, and supply it to their local authority within 7 days of a written request. Failure carries a civil penalty of up to £40,000 per breach.

EICR in Barking & Dagenham — local property context

The Becontree Estate, which the council puts at about 29,000 homes across 11 wards, is mainly two- and three-storey terraces and cottages in red brick or render, with tall brick chimneys. Across the borough, 68.8% of households live in a house, while purpose-built flats house 27.7%, against 40.3% across London (Census 2021).

The council said in January 2025 that private renting, its fastest-growing tenure, covers "nearly a third of all homes", above the 24.2% counted at Census 2021. Our NICEIC approved electricians are experienced with the specific electrical characteristics common to properties in the IG11, RM8, RM10, RM9, RM6, RM7 postcode areas and regularly carry out EICR inspections across Barking & Dagenham for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Barking & Dagenham

IG11, RM8, RM10, RM9, RM6, RM7 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

EICRs in Barking and Dagenham: what the licence inspection counts as a defect

Every licence application here (selective, additional or mandatory) must include an EICR, and selective licensing reaches single-household lets in all 19 wards. So most private lets need a current report before they can be licensed.

For single-household lets, officers inspect against the council's Property Condition Guidance for Single Household Properties. Four or more minor defects, or any one moderate or severe defect, make the property non-compliant. Where you qualify for the selective licence Part B discount, it is then lost.

A broken electrical socket is the council's own example of a minor defect. So the small faults an EICR notes count at this inspection too, not only the items the report says must be fixed: repair damaged sockets and accessories before the visit.

Property licensing in Barking & Dagenham

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Designation of Areas for Selective Licensing 2025
Selective · In force
Applies to:
Privately rented homes let to a single household, including flats in purpose-built blocks and in section 257 converted blocks (licensable HMOs, social housing and statutory exemptions excluded)
Area:
Three areas covering all 19 wards
Period:
6 April 2025 to 5 April 2030
The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Designation of an Area for Additional Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation 2025
Additional HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs of 3 or 4 people from 2 or more households, including HMO flats in purpose-built blocks of 3 or more flats (section 257 converted blocks excluded)
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
9 January 2025 to January 2030
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
Properties with 5 or more people from 2 or more households
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
National scheme with no end date

Checked October 2026. Schemes and fees change, so confirm the current position on the Barking and Dagenham Council licensing page.

Households renting privately: 24.2% (London 30.0%); Census 2021
Households renting from the council: 24.5% (London 12.1%); Census 2021
Households in terraced houses: 41.6% (London 21.3%); Census 2021
Homes built 1919 to 1929: 35.0% (London 6.2%); VOA 2025

Sources

EICR pricing in Barking & Dagenham

Fixed pricing by property size. The same prices apply in Barking & Dagenham as across all other London boroughs — no London surcharge. The only location-based fee is the £20 Congestion Charge Zone addition for central London properties.

Prices are per property with one consumer unit and up to 12 circuits. See notes below for additional charges.

Domestic EICR — Barking & Dagenham pricing

Description	Price
Studio ApartmentCheapest	£67.99Book
1–3 Bedrooms	£94.99Book
4 Bedrooms	£104.99Book
5 Bedrooms	£139.99Book
6 Bedrooms	£159.99Book
7 Bedrooms	£179.99Book
8 Bedrooms	£199.99Book

Additional charges (where applicable)

Parking charge if no free on-site parking is available: £10
Properties in the London Congestion Charge Zone: £20

Pricing notes

·Prices shown are for properties with one consumer unit (one fuse board). Most standard residential properties have one.
·Properties with more than one consumer unit — common in HMOs, converted flats, and larger houses — are charged an additional £49.99 per extra consumer unit. Your engineer confirms the number of consumer units on arrival.
·Each consumer unit covers up to 12 circuits. Installations with more than 12 circuits per consumer unit are charged an additional £10 per circuit above 12.

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What's included from £67.99

Every EICR we carry out in Barking & Dagenham covers the complete fixed electrical installation at no extra cost beyond the price shown.

Visual inspection of all accessible wiring, sockets, switches and light fittings
Testing of all circuits for continuity, insulation resistance and polarity
RCD (residual current device) testing for all protective devices
Consumer unit check — type, condition, labelling and protective devices
Earthing and bonding arrangement check against BS 7671
NICEIC approved engineer — fully qualified and independently assessed
Signed EICR certificate emailed within 24 hours
Prioritised remedial recommendations with C1/C2/C3 classification

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