Will Newham check who carried out my EICR?

It can. Condition 22 says that if your electrician is not registered with ECA, NICEIC, ELECSA, NAPIT or another Registered Competent Person scheme, you must also prove their qualifications. The council says it will not contact the electrician on your behalf, so keep the registration details with the report.

What is the maximum penalty for EICR failures in Newham?

Up to £40,000 per breach of the Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020. Separately, Newham's enforcement policy, effective from 1 May 2026, sets civil penalties of up to £40,000 for breaching licence conditions, which include the EICR, or for failing to license. Some older council pages show a lower figure; the 2026 policy is the current one.

Is an EICR a legal requirement for landlords in Newham?

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

An EICR in Newham 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 Newham?

Most EICR inspections in Newham 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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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 Newham 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 Newham. 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 Newham — local property context

Newham's housing is split between old and new: VOA figures put 37.0% of homes before 1919 and 28.8% from 2000 onwards, both well above London's 29.1% and 17.9%. Terraced houses hold 31.3% of households against 21.3% London-wide, and purpose-built flats 43.6% (Census 2021). The council said in 2021 that HMOs were distributed across all wards.

Private renting is Newham's largest tenure, at 38.5% of households (Census 2021), and the council licenses nearly every private let in 22 of its 24 wards. Our NICEIC approved electricians are experienced with the specific electrical characteristics common to properties in the E6, E16, E15, E13, E7, E12, E20 postcode areas and regularly carry out EICR inspections across Newham for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Newham

E6, E16, E15, E13, E7, E12, E20 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

EICRs in Newham: a "satisfactory" report for the licence

Newham's licence condition 22 asks for more than a current report: the EICR must be "satisfactory", and the council can demand it within 28 days. A report that still shows an unresolved C1 or C2 code does not meet that wording, so get the remedial work certified and keep the paperwork with the report.

In every ward except Royal Victoria and Stratford Olympic Park, selective licensing brings that condition to nearly every private let, family homes and two-person shares included, not only HMOs. The online application goes no further until the EICR is uploaded, though a photo or scan of it is accepted.

Property licensing in Newham

Designation of an Area for Selective Licensing No.1 2023
Selective · In force
Applies to:
Every privately rented home that is not an HMO, whatever its size or occupation, including homes let to one household or to two unrelated sharers
Area:
22 of 24 wards: all except Royal Victoria and Stratford Olympic Park
Period:
1 June 2023 to 31 May 2028
Designation for Additional Licensing of HMOs No.1 2023
Additional HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs of 3 or 4 people forming 2 or more households. Does not cover section 257 converted blocks of flats
Area:
22 of 24 wards: all except Royal Victoria and Stratford Olympic Park
Period:
1 January 2023 to 31 December 2027
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs shared by 5 or more people forming 2 or more households
Area:
Whole borough, including Royal Victoria and Stratford Olympic Park
Period:
National scheme, no end date

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

Households renting privately: 38.5% (London 30.0%); Census 2021
Households in terraced houses: 31.3% (London 21.3%); Census 2021
Homes built before 1919: 37.0% (London 29.1%); VOA 2025
Homes built in 2000 or later: 28.8% (London 17.9%); VOA 2025

Sources

EICR pricing in Newham

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