Is an EICR a legal requirement for landlords in Barnet?

Yes. The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require all landlords — including those renting properties in Barnet — 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 Barnet?

An EICR in Barnet 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 Barnet?

Most EICR inspections in Barnet 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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Postcodes covered: EN5, NW9, HA8, NW11, NW4, N12, NW7, N3, N2, EN4, N20, NW2, N11. Same-week appointments available — book online in under 3 minutes.

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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 Barnet 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 Barnet. 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 Barnet — local property context

Little of Barnet's housing predates 1900: 6.5% of council tax properties, against 20.9% across London, while 21.2% were built in the 1930s alone (VOA 2025). Detached houses hold 10.1% of households, against 6.1% London-wide, purpose-built flats 36.6% and terraced houses only 14.9%. A further 1.3% live in a commercial building, such as a flat over a shop (Census 2021).

In 22 of Barnet's 24 wards at least a fifth of homes are privately rented, rising to 48% in Golders Green (Census 2021). Our NICEIC approved electricians are experienced with the specific electrical characteristics common to properties in the EN5, NW9, HA8, NW11, NW4, N12, NW7, N3, N2, EN4, N20, NW2, N11 postcode areas and regularly carry out EICR inspections across Barnet for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Barnet

EN5, NW9, HA8, NW11, NW4, N12, NW7, N3, N2, EN4, N20, NW2, N11 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

EICRs in Barnet: where the pre-1918 houses are

Barnet's oldest homes cluster in a few areas. Using 2015 VOA data, the council found the most pre-1939 properties in Childs Hill, almost 6,000, mostly built before 1918. High Barnet, East Finchley, Childs Hill and the former Coppetts ward, now part of Friern Barnet, had the most homes built before 1900.

If you let several properties across the borough, those are the areas where the buildings are oldest, so start a round of inspections there.

For a licensed HMO, licence condition 7 lets the council ask in writing for the current report and allows 14 days to send it. The national regulations allow only 7 days from a council's written request, so keep a copy ready to send at once.

Property licensing in Barnet

London Borough of Barnet Designation for an Area for Additional Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation 2022
Additional HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs with 3 or more people from 2 or more households; and section 257 converted blocks of 3 or more storeys with at least 3 flats, all privately rented and in the same ownership or control, not built to the 1991 Building Regulations or later
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
27 October 2022 to 27 October 2027
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs with 5 or more people from 2 or more households sharing a kitchen, bathroom or WC, including converted buildings that mix self-contained flats and shared units
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
National scheme, no end date

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

Households renting privately: 32.7% (London 30.0%); Census 2021
Homes built 1919 to 1939: 33.8% (London 22.2%); VOA 2025
Households in semi-detached houses: 27.5% (London 18.6%); Census 2021
Conservation areas: 16; Barnet Council

Sources

EICR pricing in Barnet

Fixed pricing by property size. The same prices apply in Barnet 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 — Barnet 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 Barnet 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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