My Wandsworth let is close to a ward boundary. How do I tell whether selective licensing applies?

Use the council's interactive licensing map with the full address, because Wandsworth's ward and postcode boundaries do not line up and a shared postcode settles nothing. If the address falls outside the selective wards, a single-household let needs no licence as of October 2026. Most HMOs need one anywhere in the borough, although certain section 257 converted blocks are excluded from the additional scheme.

Is an EICR a legal requirement for landlords in Wandsworth?

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

An EICR in Wandsworth 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 Wandsworth?

Most EICR inspections in Wandsworth 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 Wandsworth — from £67.99

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

Postcodes covered: SW11, SW18, SW15, SW17, SW12, SW19, SW16, SW8. Same-week appointments available — book online in under 3 minutes.

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Valid for: 5 years
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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 Wandsworth 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 Wandsworth. 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 Wandsworth — local property context

Purpose-built flats are Wandsworth's largest housing type, home to 48.1% of households in 2021, while 22.2% lived in terraced houses and 17.7% in flats within converted or shared houses. The stock's age is uneven: VOA counts 43.4% of properties as pre-1919 and 20.6% as built since 2000 (London 17.9%), with comparatively little from the interwar years.

More than a third of households rent privately, a share the council describes as one of the highest in London. Since 2025, many lets have needed a council licence. Our NICEIC approved electricians are experienced with the specific electrical characteristics common to properties in the SW11, SW18, SW15, SW17, SW12, SW19, SW16, SW8 postcode areas and regularly carry out EICR inspections across Wandsworth for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Wandsworth

SW11, SW18, SW15, SW17, SW12, SW19, SW16, SW8 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

EICRs in Wandsworth, where little was built between the wars

The borough largely missed the interwar building boom. Only 7.2% of its properties date from 1919 to 1939, against 22.2% across London (VOA 2025), and most of the rest is either older than 1919 or built since 2000.

When you book, say roughly when the building dates from and whether the flat is a conversion, so the inspection is planned for the right kind of installation. The same report goes in with any Wandsworth licence application.

Property licensing in Wandsworth

The London Borough of Wandsworth Designation of an Area for Additional Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation 2025
Additional HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs of 3 or more people from 2 or more households not covered by mandatory licensing, including flats in multiple occupation in purpose-built blocks of 3 or more flats. Certain section 257 converted blocks are not included
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
1 July 2025 to 30 June 2030
Designation 1 for Areas for Selective Licensing 2025
Selective · In force
Applies to:
Privately rented homes that do not need an HMO licence. Statutory exemptions apply, such as registered social landlord tenancies
Area:
Furzedown, Tooting Bec, Tooting Broadway and South Balham wards
Period:
1 July 2025 to 30 June 2030
Designation 2 for Areas for Selective Licensing 2026
Selective · In force
Applies to:
Privately rented homes that do not need an HMO licence. Statutory exemptions apply, such as registered social landlord tenancies
Area:
East Putney, West Putney and Northcote wards
Period:
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs with 5 or more tenants from 2 or more households 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 Wandsworth Borough Council licensing page.

Households renting privately: 36.3% (London 30.0%); Census 2021
Households in flats in converted or shared houses: 17.7% (London 11.1%); Census 2021
Properties built before 1919: 43.4% (London 29.1%); VOA 2025
Conservation areas: 46; Wandsworth Borough Council

Sources

EICR pricing in Wandsworth

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

EICR Wandsworth — frequently asked questions

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