Who do I contact at Hammersmith and Fulham about property licensing?

Private Housing in Environmental Health, at phs@lbhf.gov.uk or 020 8753 1703. To report a suspected unlicensed HMO, the council's licensing FAQs give 020 8753 1081. The council's property licensing page also links to the online portal where applications are made.

Is PAT Testing a legal requirement for landlords in Hammersmith & Fulham?

PAT Testing is not a named legal requirement, but the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 require landlords in Hammersmith & Fulham to ensure all electrical appliances they supply are safe. PAT Testing is the recognised way to demonstrate compliance, and most landlord insurance policies specifically require it for furnished properties.

How much does PAT Testing cost in Hammersmith & Fulham?

PAT Testing in Hammersmith & Fulham starts from £59.99 for up to 10 appliances. 10–15 appliances cost £69.99, and larger portfolios are priced per appliance band up to 50 appliances. 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 often should PAT Testing be carried out in Hammersmith & Fulham?

Annually is widely recommended, and at the start of every new tenancy. For HMOs in Hammersmith & Fulham, where appliances are used more intensively and by more people, annual testing is effectively the minimum. Higher-risk properties may benefit from testing every six months.

What does a PAT test involve?

Our engineer visually inspects every portable electrical appliance for damage, then carries out electrical safety tests including earth continuity, insulation resistance and — where applicable — a functional check. Every appliance receives a pass or fail label, and you receive a full asset register listing every item tested and its result.

Do I need to be at the property for PAT Testing?

No. A tenant, keyholder or letting agent can provide access. The engineer needs access to every appliance being tested. We confirm the engineer's arrival window by text in advance.

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What is PAT Testing?

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is the inspection and testing of portable electrical appliances — anything with a plug, from kettles and toasters to washing machines and lamps — to confirm they are safe to use. Our engineer visually inspects each appliance for damage, then carries out electrical safety tests including earth continuity and insulation resistance.

While not a named legal requirement, PAT Testing is the recognised way for landlords in Hammersmith & Fulham to demonstrate they have met their duty of care under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Most landlord insurance policies specifically require it for furnished lets.

Insurance note: PAT Testing is not a named legal minimum, but landlords in Hammersmith & Fulham should check their buildings and contents insurance policy — many insurers will refuse a claim arising from a faulty appliance if you cannot produce a current PAT certificate.

PAT Testing in Hammersmith & Fulham — local property context

Most Hammersmith and Fulham households live in flats: in Census 2021, 48.1% were in purpose-built flats and 24.5% in flats or bedsits in converted or shared houses. That second share is more than double London's, and 18.8% lived in terraced houses. The stock is old too: VOA figures date 55.7% of properties before 1919, against 29.1% London-wide.

Private renting is the borough's largest tenure. Council data from August 2024 put the borough's median two-bedroom rent fourth highest in London. Our accredited PAT testers regularly test furnished lets and HMOs across the SW6, W12, W6, W14 postcode areas, and carry out PAT Testing across Hammersmith & Fulham for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.

Postcodes covered in Hammersmith & Fulham

SW6, W12, W6, W14 and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.

Landlord licensing and housing in Hammersmith & Fulham

Property licensing in Hammersmith & Fulham

Designation for an Area for Additional Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation 2022
Additional HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs let to 3 or more people from 2 or more households who share amenities, including shared converted and purpose-built flats. Some section 257 converted blocks are included
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
5 June 2022 to 4 June 2027
Designation for an Area for Selective Licensing 2022
Selective · In force
Applies to:
Any privately let house or flat on those streets that is not a licensable HMO. Housing association tenancies and other statutory exemptions are excluded
Area:
24 named streets, including Fulham Road, Goldhawk Road, King Street, North End Road and Uxbridge Road
Period:
5 June 2022 to 4 June 2027
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
Applies to:
HMOs let to 5 or more people from 2 or more households who share facilities, other than a purpose-built flat in a block of 3 or more purpose-built flats
Area:
Whole borough
Period:
Ongoing, no end date

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

Households renting privately: 36.4% (London 30.0%); Census 2021
Households in flats or bedsits in converted or shared houses: 24.5% (London 11.1%); Census 2021
Homes built before 1900: 48.1% (London 20.9%); VOA 2025
Conservation areas: 44, covering about half the borough; Hammersmith & Fulham Council

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PAT Testing pricing in Hammersmith & Fulham

Fixed pricing by number of appliances. The same prices apply in Hammersmith & Fulham 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.

PAT Testing — Hammersmith & Fulham pricing

Description	Price
Up to 10 AppliancesCheapest	£59.99Book
10–15 Appliances	£69.99Book
15–20 Appliances	£79.99Book
20–25 Appliances	£99.99Book
25–30 Appliances	£129.99Book
30–35 Appliances	£169.99Book
35–40 Appliances	£199.99Book
40–45 Appliances	£229.99Book
45–50 Appliances	£259.99Book

Additional charges (where applicable)

Parking charge if no free on-site parking is available: £10
Properties in the London Congestion Charge Zone: £20

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What's included from £59.99

Every PAT Testing visit we carry out in Hammersmith & Fulham covers up to 10 appliances at no extra cost beyond the price shown.

Visual inspection of every portable appliance for damage or wear
Earth continuity and insulation resistance testing
Functional check where applicable
Pass/fail label applied to every appliance tested
Full asset register listing every appliance and its result
Accredited PAT tester — fully qualified and insured
Digital certificate emailed within 24 hours
Faulty appliances flagged with a clear recommendation

PAT Testing Hammersmith & Fulham — frequently asked questions

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