My Erith let had a licence under Bexley's 2018 selective scheme. Does it need one now?

Not a selective licence. That scheme ended on 31 August 2023, and in 2024 the council said there was no evidence to support a new scheme based on the old areas. A let with 5 or more people from 2 or more households still needs a mandatory HMO licence. A July 2024 council report promised a review of other areas; no consultation had been published by 16 October 2026.

Is an EICR a legal requirement for landlords in Bexley?

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

An EICR in Bexley 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 Bexley?

Most EICR inspections in Bexley 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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EICR Bexley — from £67.99

Electrical Installation Condition Report for landlords in Bexley. NICEIC approved electricians, fixed pricing, no hidden charges — certificate emailed within 24 hours.

Postcodes covered: DA8, DA7, DA16, DA15, DA14, DA17, DA5, DA1, DA6, SE2, SE28, DA18. Same-week appointments available — book online in under 3 minutes.

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Valid for: 5 years
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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 Bexley 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 Bexley. 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 Bexley — local property context

In Bexley, 44.2% of households live in a semi-detached house, the highest share of any London borough (Census 2021). Of the borough's council tax properties, 37.0% were built in the 1930s (VOA 2025).

Private renting in Bexley more than doubled between 2001 and 2011, a 103% rise, yet Census 2021 put it at 15.3% of households, the smallest share of any London borough. Our NICEIC approved electricians are experienced with the specific electrical characteristics common to properties in the DA8, DA7, DA16, DA15, DA14, DA17, DA5, DA1, DA6, SE2, SE28, DA18 postcode areas and regularly carry out EICR inspections across Bexley for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Bexley

DA8, DA7, DA16, DA15, DA14, DA17, DA5, DA1, DA6, SE2, SE28, DA18 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

EICRs in Bexley's converted family houses

Bexley Council's 2024 HMO report says that in 2015 and 2016 investors converted small family houses into HMOs of 5 or 6 bedrooms, mainly in Erith and Belvedere. If you own or are buying one of those houses, the EICR shows the state of the wiring after that conversion.

Bexley's licence conditions set no EICR date of their own. Condition 1.11 requires every electrical installation to be kept safe, with a declaration when the council asks.

Property licensing in Bexley

Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs with 5 or more people in 2 or more households, whatever the number of storeys
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
National scheme, no end date; licences last up to 5 years
The London Borough of Bexley Selective Licensing Scheme 2024
Selective · In force
Applies to:
Privately rented homes in the ward, unless exempt (HMOs that need a mandatory licence are exempt)
Area:
Belvedere ward only
Period:
13 January 2025 to 12 January 2030 (designation made 3 October 2024)
Previous selective licensing designation (2018)
Selective · Expired
Applies to:
Privately rented homes in those four areas; not renewed there
Area:
Thamesmead North, Abbey Wood/Lower Belvedere, Erith and Manor Road
Period:
1 October 2018 to 31 August 2023

Checked October 2026. Schemes and fees change, so confirm the current position on the London Borough of Bexley licensing page.

Households in flats in converted or shared houses: 1.8% (London 11.1%); Census 2021
Households in purpose-built flats: 21.3% (London 40.3%); Census 2021
Households renting from the council: 2.6% (London 12.1%); the council owns no housing stock; Census 2021; Bexley Council
Homes built 1945 to 1982: 29.3% (London 22.5%); VOA 2025

Sources

EICR pricing in Bexley

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