Which Lewisham wards have the most selectively licensed homes?

On the council's figures for 1 December 2025, by current ward, Lewisham Central had the most selective licences (1,461). It was followed by Brockley (1,258), Rushey Green (1,228), Deptford (1,149), Evelyn (1,080) and Hither Green (1,055). Bellingham had 285 and Blackheath 5. Telegraph Hill ward is not in the designation. Each of those licence applications needed an EICR.

Is an EICR a legal requirement for landlords in Lewisham?

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

An EICR in Lewisham 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 Lewisham?

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

Postcodes covered: SE6, SE13, SE23, SE8, SE4, SE14, SE26, SE12, BR1, SE3. 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 Lewisham 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 Lewisham. 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 Lewisham — local property context

Older terraced housing makes up a large part of Lewisham's stock, alongside flats in converted houses. Council tax records date 27.7% of properties to before 1900 (VOA 2025). At the 2021 Census, 26.2% of households lived in a terraced house and 16.3% in a flat in a converted or shared house.

At the 2021 Census, 33,289 Lewisham households rented privately. As of October 2026, selective licensing covers the borough except Telegraph Hill and part of Blackheath, and HMO licensing covers all of it. Our NICEIC approved electricians are experienced with the specific electrical characteristics common to properties in the SE6, SE13, SE23, SE8, SE4, SE14, SE26, SE12, BR1, SE3 postcode areas and regularly carry out EICR inspections across Lewisham for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Lewisham

SE6, SE13, SE23, SE8, SE4, SE14, SE26, SE12, BR1, SE3 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

EICRs in Lewisham: converted blocks mean one licence per flat

Lewisham's additional HMO scheme leaves out section 257 converted blocks of flats, so the single-household flats in them fall to selective licensing instead. That scheme covers the whole borough except Telegraph Hill and part of Blackheath. Each of those flats needs its own selective licence, and each application needs its own EICR.

A house split into flats can therefore mean several applications, each needing a report on that flat's installation. If you own more than one flat in the same building, book the inspections together so every application has its report ready.

Property licensing in Lewisham

London Borough of Lewisham Designations for Areas for Selective Licensing 2023
Selective · In force
Applies to:
Homes let under a tenancy or licence that are not licensable HMOs (registered social landlord lets and statutory exemptions excluded)
Area:
Whole borough except Telegraph Hill and part of Blackheath (three designations)
Period:
1 July 2024 to 1 July 2029
London Borough of Lewisham Designation for an Area for Additional Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation 2022
Additional HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs of 3 or 4 people from more than one household who share a kitchen, bathroom or toilet (section 257 converted blocks are not covered)
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
5 April 2022 to 4 April 2027 (end date as of October 2026)
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs of 5 or more people from more than one household sharing amenities such as a bathroom, toilet or kitchen
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
National scheme, no end date

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

Selective licences issued (1 December 2025): 14,083; Lewisham Council
HMO licences issued (1 December 2025): 1,645 (764 mandatory, 881 additional); Lewisham Council
Selective licence inspections done (1 December 2025): 736, of about 11,000 committed; Lewisham Council

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EICR pricing in Lewisham

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