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

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

An EICR in Richmond 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 Richmond upon Thames?

Most EICR inspections in Richmond 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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EICR Richmond upon Thames — from £67.99

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Postcodes covered: TW2, TW1, TW11, TW9, TW12, TW10, SW14, SW13. 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 Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond upon Thames — local property context

Terraced and semi-detached houses each hold about a quarter of Richmond's households, and purpose-built flats 28.2% (Census 2021). On VOA figures for 2025, 17.5% of the borough's council tax properties date from 1900 to 1918, and only 8.4% were built in 2000 or later.

Census 2021 counted 19,970 of Richmond's 80,704 households renting privately: 24.7%, or about one in four households. Our NICEIC approved electricians are experienced with the specific electrical characteristics common to properties in the TW2, TW1, TW11, TW9, TW12, TW10, SW14, SW13 postcode areas and regularly carry out EICR inspections across Richmond upon Thames for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Richmond upon Thames

TW2, TW1, TW11, TW9, TW12, TW10, SW14, SW13 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

EICRs in Richmond's converted family houses: six shower rooms, not one

In 2017, Richmond's Cabinet was told of a new type of HMO in parts of the borough. Developers were extending modest family houses, typically of three bedrooms, at the ground floor and into the roof. The result was six bedsits around a shared kitchen, each with its own en-suite shower and WC.

An EICR on a house converted this way has six shower rooms to inspect where the family house may have had one, plus the circuits added for the extensions. Ask the owner or the converting builder for the electrical certificates from that work, so the inspector can tell the original installation from the additions.

Property licensing in Richmond upon Thames

Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
Houses and flats with 5 or more people from 2 or more households sharing a bathroom, toilet or kitchen, whatever the number of storeys (flats in purpose-built blocks of 3 or more self-contained flats excluded)
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
National scheme with no end date; each Richmond licence runs for a fixed 5 years

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

Households living in houses: 59.8% (London 45.9%); Census 2021
Homes built before 1919: 37.8% (London 29.1%); VOA 2025
Households heated by mains gas only: 80.5% (London 70.5%); Census 2021
Conservation areas: 85; Richmond Council

Sources

EICR pricing in Richmond upon Thames

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

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