Does a Greenwich let outside the selective area send its EICR to the council?

Only if it is an HMO, because the EICR goes in with the HMO licence application. Shares of three or more people from two or more households need that licence borough-wide; a single-household let outside the selective area needs no selective licence as of October 2026. The proposed 18-ward scheme would bring most single lets into licensing if Cabinet approves it.

Is an EICR a legal requirement for landlords in Greenwich?

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

An EICR in Greenwich 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 Greenwich?

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

Postcodes covered: SE18, SE9, SE10, SE3, SE28, SE7, SE2, SE12, SE8. 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 Greenwich 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 Greenwich. 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 Greenwich — local property context

Almost one in five Greenwich households rents from the council (18.6%, London 12.1%, Census 2021). Over a quarter of homes date from 2000 or later: council tax records place 26.3% of properties in the 2000 to 2025 build period (VOA 2025). Purpose-built flats are the most common type of home, housing 43.1% of households at the 2021 Census.

The council estimates about 32,242 privately rented homes in Greenwich in 2025, roughly 26% of the stock, up from about 21% in 2011. Our NICEIC approved electricians are experienced with the specific electrical characteristics common to properties in the SE18, SE9, SE10, SE3, SE28, SE7, SE2, SE12, SE8 postcode areas and regularly carry out EICR inspections across Greenwich for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Greenwich

SE18, SE9, SE10, SE3, SE28, SE7, SE2, SE12, SE8 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

EICRs in Greenwich: what council inspectors record

From January 2024 to December 2025, Greenwich officers inspected 4,130 privately rented homes outside known HMOs and recorded 4,762 hazards, 1,226 of them severe. Electrical hazards made up 7.0% of the total.

Where a report calls for remedial work in a licensed Greenwich HMO, licence condition 7 says the work must be done by an electrician on the Competent Person Register working to BS 7671. Notifiable work also needs a Building Regulations certificate, so keep it with the EICR.

Property licensing in Greenwich

Royal Borough of Greenwich Designation of an Area for Selective Licensing 2022
Selective · In force
Applies to:
Houses and flats let to a single household that do not need an HMO licence (registered social landlord lets and statutory exemptions excluded)
Area:
Parts of the pre-2022 Plumstead, Glyndon, Shooters Hill, Woolwich Common and Woolwich Riverside wards (now parts of Plumstead and Glyndon, Plumstead Common, Shooters Hill, Woolwich Common, Woolwich Arsenal and Woolwich Dockyard)
Period:
1 October 2022 to 1 October 2027
Royal Borough of Greenwich Designation for an Area for Additional Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation 2023
Additional HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs of 3 or more people from 2 or more households that are not mandatory HMOs, including section 257 converted blocks below the 1991 Building Regulations standard where more than a third of the flats are let short-term
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
1 January 2024 to 31 December 2028
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs of 5 or more people from 2 or more households sharing a toilet, bathroom or kitchen
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
National scheme, no end date
Proposed expanded selective licensing scheme (2026 consultation)
Selective · Consultation
Applies to:
Single-household private lets: about 22,500 homes, around 70% of the borough's private rented sector; would replace the 2022 scheme
Area:
18 wards, one of them in part (southern Woolwich Arsenal); six areas left out
Period:
Proposal only as of October 2026: consulted 21 July to 12 October 2026, Cabinet decision due towards the end of 2026, could start from spring 2027

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

Licences on the council's public register (July 2026): 4,890: 3,354 selective, 829 mandatory HMO, 707 additional HMO; Royal Borough of Greenwich
Selective-area properties that hold the licence they need: About 60%; Royal Borough of Greenwich, 2026
Private rented homes outside known HMOs with at least one serious hazard: About 17.5% (national benchmark 9% to 10%); Royal Borough of Greenwich estimate, 2025/26

Sources

EICR pricing in Greenwich

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