Will Kingston visit my licensed HMO during the licence?

Yes. Kingston says it must inspect every licensed HMO during the licence period, so have the electrical report and your tenancy-change check notes to hand for that visit.

Is an EICR a legal requirement for landlords in Kingston upon Thames?

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

An EICR in Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames?

Most EICR inspections in Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames. NICEIC approved electricians, fixed pricing, no hidden charges — certificate emailed within 24 hours.

Postcodes covered: KT2, KT3, KT6, KT5, KT9, KT1, KT4. 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 Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames. 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 Kingston upon Thames — local property context

In 2012 the council said most of its housing was two storeys high, so many shared houses fell outside the mandatory scheme of the time. That scheme covered only homes of three or more storeys. The 1930s are the largest single building era, at 28.0% of the borough's 70,420 council tax properties (VOA 2025), and semi-detached houses are the most common home type (Census 2021).

Census 2021 counted 17,911 Kingston households renting privately, and the council's register listed 447 licensed HMOs on 10 October 2026. Our NICEIC approved electricians are experienced with the specific electrical characteristics common to properties in the KT2, KT3, KT6, KT5, KT9, KT1, KT4 postcode areas and regularly carry out EICR inspections across Kingston upon Thames for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Kingston upon Thames

KT2, KT3, KT6, KT5, KT9, KT1, KT4 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

EICRs in Kingston HMOs: a visual check at every change of tenancy

Kingston's HMO standards (December 2023) cap the gap between electrical installation tests at 5 years and add a step in between: a visual check of the installation at each change of tenancy.

In a shared house where rooms are let on separate agreements, a new occupier in one room is a change of tenancy. The check then falls whenever a room is re-let, not only when the whole house turns over, so keep a dated note of each check with the report.

Property licensing in Kingston upon Thames

Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs with 5 or more people forming 2 or more households who share facilities
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
National scheme, no end date (the only scheme in Kingston as of October 2026)

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

Households who own their home: 60.9% (London 45.2%); Census 2021
Households in purpose-built flats: 29.8% (London 40.3%); Census 2021
Homes built in 2000 or later: 12.0% (London 17.9%); VOA 2025
Households heated by mains gas only: 78.1% (London 70.5%); Census 2021

Sources

EICR pricing in Kingston upon Thames

Fixed pricing by property size. The same prices apply in Kingston upon Thames 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 — Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames — frequently asked questions

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