Does a let on an H&F selective street need a new EICR for every tenancy?

No, but one must be valid when each tenancy starts. The council's April 2025 standards for the 24 selective streets ask for an EICR no more than five years old, showing a satisfactory result, at the start of each tenancy and throughout the licence. Check the report's date against the licence period when a new tenancy is due.

How much can Hammersmith and Fulham fine landlords for electrical safety failures?

Up to £40,000 for a breach of the Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020, according to Appendix 3 of the council's Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy 2026. The same maximum applies to failing to license an HMO or selective property. The council also says that from 1 May 2026 it has a stronger duty to enforce private renting standards under the Renters' Rights Act.

Is an EICR a legal requirement for landlords in Hammersmith & Fulham?

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

An EICR in Hammersmith & Fulham 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 Hammersmith & Fulham?

Most EICR inspections in Hammersmith & Fulham 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 Hammersmith & Fulham — from £67.99

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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 Hammersmith & Fulham 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 Hammersmith & Fulham. 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 Hammersmith & Fulham — local property context

Most Hammersmith and Fulham households live in flats: in Census 2021, 48.1% were in purpose-built flats and 24.5% in flats or bedsits in converted or shared houses. That second share is more than double London's, and 18.8% lived in terraced houses. The stock is old too: VOA figures date 55.7% of properties before 1919, against 29.1% London-wide.

Private renting is the borough's largest tenure. Council data from August 2024 put the borough's median two-bedroom rent fourth highest in London. Our NICEIC approved electricians are experienced with the specific electrical characteristics common to properties in the SW6, W12, W6, W14 postcode areas and regularly carry out EICR inspections across Hammersmith & Fulham for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Hammersmith & Fulham

SW6, W12, W6, W14 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

Hammersmith and Fulham EICRs: due after the HMO licence, not before

H&F's FAQs list the gas safety certificate and floor plans for an HMO application, but not an EICR. The electrical report comes through the licence instead. Condition 21 says that if none is held, one must be obtained within three months of the licence being granted, and repeated at intervals of no more than five years.

The same condition sets how deep the test goes. Every fixed wiring circuit must be tested, every accessible socket visually inspected and at least 20% of accessories tested, by an electrician registered with a UKAS-accredited trade body. Book against that scope so the report meets the condition first time.

Property licensing in Hammersmith & Fulham

Designation for an Area for Additional Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation 2022
Additional HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs let to 3 or more people from 2 or more households who share amenities, including shared converted and purpose-built flats. Some section 257 converted blocks are included
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
5 June 2022 to 4 June 2027
Designation for an Area for Selective Licensing 2022
Selective · In force
Applies to:
Any privately let house or flat on those streets that is not a licensable HMO. Housing association tenancies and other statutory exemptions are excluded
Area:
24 named streets, including Fulham Road, Goldhawk Road, King Street, North End Road and Uxbridge Road
Period:
5 June 2022 to 4 June 2027
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs let to 5 or more people from 2 or more households who share facilities, other than a purpose-built flat in a block of 3 or more purpose-built flats
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
Ongoing, no end date

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

Households renting privately: 36.4% (London 30.0%); Census 2021
Households in flats or bedsits in converted or shared houses: 24.5% (London 11.1%); Census 2021
Homes built before 1900: 48.1% (London 20.9%); VOA 2025
Conservation areas: 44, covering about half the borough; Hammersmith & Fulham Council

Sources

EICR pricing in Hammersmith & Fulham

Fixed pricing by property size. The same prices apply in Hammersmith & Fulham 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 — Hammersmith & Fulham 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 Hammersmith & Fulham 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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