Where do I send proof of EICR remedial work in Camden?

Camden asks landlords to email written confirmation of completed EICR remedial work to its HMO licensing team mailbox. The address is on the council's requirements for agents and landlords page. The same page restates that remedial work must be carried out within 28 days.

What penalty can Camden issue for an EICR breach?

Up to £40,000 for breaches of the Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020. That is the statutory maximum civil penalty in Camden's civil penalty notice policy, updated on 30 September 2026 for the Renters' Rights Act 2025. The same policy lists £40,000 as the maximum for failing to license an HMO or breaching its licence conditions.

Is an EICR a legal requirement for landlords in Camden?

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

An EICR in Camden 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 Camden?

Most EICR inspections in Camden 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 Camden 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 Camden. 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 Camden — local property context

Few Camden households live in houses. At the 2021 Census, 8.1% of households lived in a terraced house, 3.6% in a semi-detached and 1.7% in a detached house, with most of the rest in flats. Camden's October 2024 licensing review found additional HMOs spread fairly evenly across the borough, apart from the parkland of Regent's Park, Primrose Hill and Hampstead Heath.

BRE modelling from 2020, quoted by Camden, estimates about 6,200 properties meet its additional HMO definition, against about 1,250 mandatory HMOs. In October 2024, 2,566 additional licences were in force. Our NICEIC approved electricians are experienced with the specific electrical characteristics common to properties in the NW3, NW1, NW6, NW5, WC1, NW2, NW8, EC1, N6, WC2 postcode areas and regularly carry out EICR inspections across Camden for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Camden

NW3, NW1, NW6, NW5, WC1, NW2, NW8, EC1, N6, WC2 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

EICRs in Camden: older homes, converted flats and the HMO licence

Camden's housing is older and more subdivided than London as a whole. Of its council tax properties, 44.7% were built before 1900, against 20.9% across London (VOA 2025). Of its households, 26.2% live in flats or bedsits in converted or shared houses, against 11.1% (Census 2021).

If the property is an HMO, the EICR is part of the licence application. Camden says a complete application, new or renewal, needs a valid EICR issued within the last five years by a person registered for inspection and testing.

An incomplete application can be rejected or given a licence shorter than five years. Renewals open only 30 days before the licence expires, so have the report in hand before that window.

Once licensed, condition 15 of the 2025-30 designation requires you to hold a current certificate and send Camden a copy within 7 days of a written request.

Property licensing in Camden

Additional HMO Licensing Designation 2025
Additional HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs with 3 or more people from 2 or more households, including HMO flats in purpose-built blocks; and section 257 converted blocks of flats where less than half the flats are owner-occupied
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
8 December 2025 to 8 December 2030
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
Most properties with 5 or more people from 2 or more households, whatever the number of storeys
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
Current definition since 1 October 2018

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

Households renting privately: 35.6% (London 30.0%); Census 2021
Households in flats in converted or shared houses: 26.2% (London 11.1%); Census 2021
Homes built before 1900: 44.7% (London 20.9%); VOA 2025
Conservation areas: 40, covering about half the borough; Camden Council

Sources

EICR pricing in Camden

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