How does Islington decide which licensed properties to inspect first?

By risk, highest first. The council books inspections by email and rates each one "Unsatisfactory", "Satisfied with conditions" or "Satisfied with no concerns". It may also make an unannounced visit to a property it suspects is let without a licence. Keep your EICR with the other licence certificates so they can be shown on the day.

Is an EICR a legal requirement for landlords in Islington?

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

An EICR in Islington 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 Islington?

Most EICR inspections in Islington 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: N1, N7, N19, N5, EC1, N4. 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 Islington 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 Islington. 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 Islington — local property context

Islington fits 225,000 residents into 15 square kilometres, the second densest borough in England and Wales on the council's figures, and most of its homes are flats. At the 2021 Census, 57.4% of households lived in purpose-built flats and 21.3% in flats or bedsits in converted or shared houses, while 12.7% lived in terraced houses. The stock is old: 35.9% of council tax properties predate 1900 (VOA 2025).

Islington expects landlords to join the London Rental Standard and be accredited, and requires a licence for shared homes of three or more people from two households or more. Our NICEIC approved electricians are experienced with the specific electrical characteristics common to properties in the N1, N7, N19, N5, EC1, N4 postcode areas and regularly carry out EICR inspections across Islington for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Islington

N1, N7, N19, N5, EC1, N4 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

EICRs in Islington: why a fifth of selective applications fell short on certificates

When Islington reviewed its selective scheme in 2025, it found that over a fifth of applications had missing or expired certificates that landlords were already legally required to hold. The council can reject an incomplete application, and the landlord then pays again to reapply. Check the date on your EICR before you start the form.

Some Islington homes are in buildings that were never built as homes: 3.1% of Islington households live in converted former non-residential buildings such as schools or warehouses (London 1.2%, Census 2021). In a converted building, ask for the report to state which circuits and distribution boards it covered.

Under the 2024 selective conditions, the council can ask for the electrical installation report, and the licence holder has 28 days from the request to provide it.

Property licensing in Islington

London Borough of Islington Designation of an Area for Additional Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation 2025
Additional HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs of 3 or 4 people from 2 or more households who share facilities, including such flats in purpose-built blocks; and section 257 converted blocks below the 1991 Building Regulations standard where every flat is rented and the building is in one ownership
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
1 February 2026 to 31 January 2031
London Borough of Islington Designation of an Area for Selective Licensing 2024
Selective · In force
Applies to:
Privately rented homes let to one person, two sharers or a single household (not HMOs, owner-occupied homes or social housing)
Area:
Finsbury Park, Tollington and Hillrise wards
Period:
20 May 2024 to 19 May 2029
London Borough of Islington Designation of an Area for Selective Licensing 2026
Selective · Not yet in force
Applies to:
Privately rented homes let to one person, two sharers or a single household (not HMOs, owner-occupied homes or social housing)
Area:
Barnsbury, Caledonian, Tufnell Park, Mildmay, Highbury, Junction and Laycock wards
Period:
23 November 2026 to 22 November 2031 (applications open since 7 September 2026)
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
Homes of 5 or more people from 2 or more households sharing a kitchen, bathroom or toilet, including buildings of bedsits or flats that are not fully self-contained
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
National scheme, no end date

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

Households renting privately: 31.2% (London 30.0%); Census 2021
Households renting socially, the largest tenure: 40.2% (London 23.1%); Census 2021
Private renting by ward: 25% to 41% of homes, highest in Caledonian; Islington Council estimate, 2025
Conservation areas: 42; Islington Council

Sources

EICR pricing in Islington

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