Is a Southwark licence fee paid in one go?

No. As of October 2026, the fee is split in two: Part A is paid when you apply and Part B when the licence is approved. Landlords in Southwark's Gold Standard Charter get 50% off Part B, and pay no Part B if they also join the council's finders' fee scheme. Paper applications cost extra.

Is an EICR a legal requirement for landlords in Southwark?

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

An EICR in Southwark 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 Southwark?

Most EICR inspections in Southwark 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 Southwark — from £67.99

Electrical Installation Condition Report for landlords in Southwark. NICEIC approved electricians, fixed pricing, no hidden charges — certificate emailed within 24 hours.

Postcodes covered: SE1, SE15, SE16, SE5, SE17, SE22, SE21, SE24. 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 Southwark 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 Southwark. 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 Southwark — local property context

Southwark's homes are mainly flats in purpose-built blocks, and much of the housing is recent: 26.7% of council tax properties were built from 2000 onwards (VOA 2025). Terraced houses hold 14.3% of households (Census 2021). For many lets, the block and whoever manages it shape the safety duties as much as the flat does.

Council tenants in Southwark are almost as numerous as private renters, who make up 28.7% of households, and the council licenses private lets in most of its wards. Our NICEIC approved electricians are experienced with the specific electrical characteristics common to properties in the SE1, SE15, SE16, SE5, SE17, SE22, SE21, SE24 postcode areas and regularly carry out EICR inspections across Southwark for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Southwark

SE1, SE15, SE16, SE5, SE17, SE22, SE21, SE24 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

EICRs in Southwark: the report within a week, then a completion notice

Southwark's licence conditions make the council a recipient of every electrical report, not only a reader on request. For licensed HMOs and selectively licensed homes alike, the licence holder must send the council a copy of each inspection report within seven days of the inspection.

The same condition allows only approved electrical contractors to inspect the installation or carry out remedial works, and the council must be told when those works are finished. Treat the EICR and any C1 or C2 repairs as one job with two notices: the report within a week, then confirmation once the work is done.

Property licensing in Southwark

The London Borough of Southwark Designation of an Area for Additional Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation 2022
Additional HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs of 3 or more people from 2 or more households that are not mandatory HMOs, including flats in multiple occupation in purpose-built blocks of 3 or more flats
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
1 March 2022 to 1 March 2027
London Borough of Southwark Designations for Areas for Selective Licensing 2022 (designations 1 and 2)
Selective · In force
Applies to:
Privately rented homes that do not need a mandatory or additional HMO licence. Social landlord lettings and statutory exemptions are excluded
Area:
Champion Hill, Newington, Faraday, Goose Green and St Giles wards
Period:
1 March 2022 to 1 March 2027
Selective licensing designations 3 and 4 (confirmed by the Secretary of State, June 2023)
Selective · In force
Applies to:
Privately rented homes that do not need a mandatory or additional HMO licence. Social landlord lettings and statutory exemptions are excluded
Area:
14 wards: Camberwell Green, Chaucer, Dulwich Hill, Dulwich Wood, London Bridge & West Bermondsey, North Walworth, Nunhead & Queens Road, Old Kent Road, Peckham, Peckham Rye, Rotherhithe, Rye Lane, South Bermondsey and Surrey Docks
Period:
1 November 2023 to 31 October 2028
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs of 5 or more tenants from more than one household who share a toilet, bathroom or kitchen
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
Ongoing, no end date

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

Households renting from the council: 27.1% (London 12.1%); Census 2021
Households in purpose-built flats: 64.4% (London 40.3%); Census 2021
Households heated only by a district or communal heat network: 10.6% (London 3.4%); Census 2021
Homes built 1955 to 1982: 22.1% (London 17.5%); VOA 2025

Sources

EICR pricing in Southwark

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