My EICR is 4 years old. Will Sutton accept it with an HMO licence application?

Yes. Sutton's HMO licence form asks for an electrical report issued within the last 5 years, so a 4-year-old report meets its date requirement.

Is an EICR a legal requirement for landlords in Sutton?

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

An EICR in Sutton 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 Sutton?

Most EICR inspections in Sutton 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 Sutton — from £67.99

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

Postcodes covered: SM1, SM6, SM5, SM2, SM3, KT4, CR0. 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 Sutton 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 Sutton. 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 Sutton — local property context

Sutton's largest building era is the inter-war period: 40.6% of its 86,290 council tax properties date from 1919 to 1939, and 30.6% from the 1930s alone (VOA 2025). Semi-detached houses are home to 27.9% of households, and only 3.9% live in flats in converted or shared houses (Census 2021). The council's stock study adds that only about 5% of the borough's housing predates 1900.

The council's 2025 study estimated 942 HMOs in Sutton. Since 22 March 2026, HMOs of 3 or more people from more than one household need a licence. Our NICEIC approved electricians are experienced with the specific electrical characteristics common to properties in the SM1, SM6, SM5, SM2, SM3, KT4, CR0 postcode areas and regularly carry out EICR inspections across Sutton for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Sutton

SM1, SM6, SM5, SM2, SM3, KT4, CR0 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

EICRs for Sutton HMO licences: a report from the last 5 years goes in with the form

A Sutton HMO licence application must include an electrical Periodic Inspection Report issued within the last 5 years. Check the date on your current report before you send the form.

Property licensing in Sutton

Additional HMO licensing
Additional HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs of 3 or 4 people forming more than one household, below the mandatory threshold
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
In force since 22 March 2026
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs with 5 or more unrelated occupiers forming more than one household and sharing amenities
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
National scheme, no end date

Checked October 2026. Schemes and fees change, so confirm the current position on the London Borough of Sutton licensing page.

Households renting privately: 20.3% (London 30.0%); Census 2021
Households who own their home: 64.4% (London 45.2%); Census 2021
Private rented homes that are flats: 56%; Sutton Council stock study, 2025
Housing built before 1954: 58%; Sutton Council stock study, 2025

Sources

EICR pricing in Sutton

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