Does a Havering licence mean the council has checked the wiring?

No. Havering says it does not provide free surveys or advice to landlords and may not inspect a property before issuing a licence. A pre-application visit with advice can be requested, but an extra charge may be made. A granted licence is therefore no evidence that the electrics have been tested; the EICR is that record.

Is an EICR a legal requirement for landlords in Havering?

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

An EICR in Havering 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 Havering?

Most EICR inspections in Havering 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 Havering — from £67.99

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

Postcodes covered: RM3, RM12, RM11, RM13, RM14, RM7, RM1, RM5, RM2. 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 Havering 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 Havering. 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 Havering — local property context

Havering is mostly suburban houses built either side of the Second World War. About three in four households (76.7%) live in a house, while 19.8% live in purpose-built flats and only 1.7% in flats or bedsits in converted or shared houses (Census 2021). Of 108,670 council tax properties, 28.0% were built between 1945 and 1964 (VOA 2025).

Private renting in Havering grew from 10,337 households at the 2011 Census to 16,019 in 2021, and the council's 2024 model estimates 21,082 private rented dwellings. Our NICEIC approved electricians are experienced with the specific electrical characteristics common to properties in the RM3, RM12, RM11, RM13, RM14, RM7, RM1, RM5, RM2 postcode areas and regularly carry out EICR inspections across Havering for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Havering

RM3, RM12, RM11, RM13, RM14, RM7, RM1, RM5, RM2 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

EICRs in Havering: four wards new to selective licensing

Havering's 2021 selective scheme covered only the old Brooklands and Romford Town wards, which are now part of Rush Green & Crowlands, St Albans and St Edwards. Lets in Beam Park, Harold Wood, Rainham & Wennington and Squirrels Heath were outside it. A family let there may therefore be licensed for the first time under the 2026 scheme.

Property licensing in Havering

London Borough of Havering Designation for Additional Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation No.2 2026
Additional HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs occupied by 3 or 4 people forming 2 or more households, including HMO flats in purpose-built blocks (HMOs of 5 or more come under mandatory licensing)
Area:
Whole borough (all 20 wards)
Period:
18 March 2026 to 17 March 2031
Designation of an Area for Selective Licensing No.2 2026
Selective · In force
Applies to:
Privately rented houses and flats let to a single household or to 1 or 2 unrelated occupants (licensable HMOs, social landlord lets and other exempt tenancies excluded)
Area:
7 wards: Beam Park, Harold Wood, Rainham & Wennington, Rush Green & Crowlands, Squirrels Heath, St Albans and St Edwards
Period:
18 March 2026 to 17 March 2031
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
Properties let to 5 or more people from 2 or more households sharing a kitchen, bathroom or toilet
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
National scheme, no end date
Selective licensing scheme designated October 2020
Selective · Expired
Applies to:
Privately rented homes in those wards, other than licensable HMOs
Area:
Former Brooklands and Romford Town wards
Period:
25 January 2021 to 24 January 2026

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

Households renting privately: 15.8%, second-lowest of the 33 London authorities (London 30.0%); Census 2021
Households in semi-detached houses: 41.2% (London 18.6%); Census 2021
Homes built 1930 to 1939: 31.9% (London 16.0%); VOA 2025
Private rented share of dwellings by ward: From 44.6% in St Albans to 9.1% in Cranham; Havering Council 2024 stock model

Sources

EICR pricing in Havering

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

EICR Havering — frequently asked questions

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