Is Haringey's selective licensing zone the same area as its HMO Article 4 zone?

Today, yes. The council lists the same 14 wards for the 2022 selective designation and for the Article 4 Direction on small HMOs. That direction has been in force since 30 November 2013 and is now mapped onto the current wards. In those wards a single-household let needs a selective licence, and turning a house into an HMO for three to six people needs planning permission. The selective street list is mostly N17 and N15 streets.

Is an EICR a legal requirement for landlords in Haringey?

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

An EICR in Haringey 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 Haringey?

Most EICR inspections in Haringey 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: N17, N15, N8, N22, N10, N4, N6, 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 Haringey 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 Haringey. 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 Haringey — local property context

Haringey's homes are older than London's as a whole: 36.5% of council tax properties were built before 1900, against 20.9% London-wide (VOA 2025). Terraced houses hold 25.6% of households and purpose-built flats 35.4% (Census 2021). Of the licensed HMOs the council counted in 2024, 3,927 shared basic amenities and 903 were converted buildings under section 257.

Over a third of Haringey households rent privately (Census 2021). Every HMO in the borough needs a licence, and single-household lets need one in 14 eastern wards. Our NICEIC approved electricians are experienced with the specific electrical characteristics common to properties in the N17, N15, N8, N22, N10, N4, N6, N11 postcode areas and regularly carry out EICR inspections across Haringey for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Haringey

N17, N15, N8, N22, N10, N4, N6, N11 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

EICRs in Haringey: converted buildings and a refused application

In the council's HMO inspections from 2019 to 2023, section 257 converted buildings, made up of self-contained flats, had the highest rate of serious hazards of any HMO type. The rate was 164.7 per 100 inspected. Haringey's additional scheme brings these buildings into licensing.

An HMO application without an electrical safety certificate is refused and withdrawn with no refund. After the licence is granted, the HMO licence conditions let the council ask for the EICR at any time, and it must arrive within 28 days.

Property licensing in Haringey

Designation of an Area for Additional Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation No 4, 2024
Additional HMO · In force
Applies to:
Every HMO not covered by mandatory licensing, including section 257 converted buildings, so in practice every HMO in Haringey
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
17 June 2024 to 16 June 2029
Designation of an Area for Selective Licensing 2022
Selective · In force
Applies to:
Privately rented homes let to a single household or to two people (not HMOs)
Area:
14 wards: Bounds Green, Bruce Castle, Harringay, Hermitage and Gardens, Noel Park, Northumberland Park, Seven Sisters, South Tottenham, St Ann's, Tottenham Central, Tottenham Hale, West Green, White Hart Lane and Woodside
Period:
17 November 2022 to 17 November 2027
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs occupied by five or more people, counting babies and children, except section 257 converted blocks and flats in purpose-built blocks of 3 or more flats
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
National scheme, no end date

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

Households renting privately: 35.6% (London 30.0%); Census 2021
Households in flats in converted or shared houses: 22.8% (London 11.1%); Census 2021
Homes built before 1919: 54.0% (London 29.1%); VOA 2025
Licensed HMOs: 4,830; Haringey Council consultation, 2024

Sources

EICR pricing in Haringey

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