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HMO EICR

HMO EICR London — Electrical Safety for Houses in Multiple Occupation

Five-yearly HMO EICR with same-day NICEIC certificate, full BS 7671 testing and 28-day remedial follow-up. Selective licensing ready across every London borough.

Reviewed by James Whitfield, Director & Qualifying Supervisor — last updated

HMOs across London are subject to mandatory five-yearly EICRs under the Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006 and the licensing conditions imposed by each council. We carry out HMO EICRs from £89.99 with same-day NICEIC certification — and where remedial work is required, we complete it within the 28-day statutory window so you stay licence-compliant.

Whether your property is HMO-licensed, mandatorily licensed, selectively licensed or borderline, we inspect to BS 7671:2018 + A4:2026 and code defensively for landlord protection. Most London councils now require evidence of interlinked smoke alarms to BS 5839-6 LD2 at HMO licensing application — our HMO compliance check audits both before you submit.

Why Electrician London

5-year HMO compliance

Every HMO in England requires a five-yearly EICR. We track renewal dates and remind you before expiry — no licence breach risk.

28-day remedial follow-up

Any C1 or C2 finding is fixed within the statutory 28-day window — usually within 7 days, often same day for fault repairs.

Type A RCD compliant

Modern HMO loads (induction hobs, EV chargers, LED drivers) demand Type A RCDs — we upgrade to Type A RCBO where AC-only boards fail.

Council-ready reporting

Reports formatted to satisfy every London borough licensing team we work with — Newham, Hackney, Waltham Forest, Croydon and more.

HMO EICR pricing

Single-property pricing. Portfolio landlords get bundle discounts — ask for a per-property quote.

1–2 bedroom HMO

£89.99

3–4 bedroom HMO

£99.99

5 bedroom HMO

£110.99

6+ bedroom or multi-board HMO

Large licensed HMOs or properties with multiple consumer units

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What's tested in an HMO EICR

  • Every circuit, including communal landing lighting
  • Consumer unit inspection (Type A RCD compliance)
  • Smoke and heat alarm interconnection check
  • Earth bonding, including kitchen and bathroom
  • Socket testing and polarity verification
  • Emergency lighting where present
  • BS 7671:2018 + A4:2026 compliance check
  • Clear C1/C2/C3/FI coding
  • Same-day digital NICEIC certificate
  • 28-day remedial timeline included

Frequently asked questions

Is an EICR a legal requirement for HMOs in London?

Yes. Since 1 June 2020, all rented properties in England — including HMOs — require an EICR every 5 years. Licensed HMOs are checked at the licensing stage; selective-licence councils audit on renewal. Failure to provide a current EICR can result in fines up to £30,000 per breach.

What is the 28-day remedial rule?

If the EICR shows C1 (danger), C2 (potentially dangerous) or FI (further investigation) codes, the landlord must complete remedial works within 28 days (or sooner if specified). Written confirmation of completion must be sent to tenants within 28 days and to the local authority within 7 days of completion.

Do I need a separate EICR for each unit in a converted HMO?

For a single-installation HMO (one consumer unit, shared by tenants), one EICR covers it. Where the property has been converted into self-contained flats with separate consumer units, each unit needs its own EICR — we bundle multi-flat pricing.

Will you fail my Type AC RCD board?

Not automatically — BS 7671 A4:2026 only requires Type A protection where DC fault current is foreseeable (induction hobs, EV chargers, certain LED drivers). We code Type AC C3 (improvement) on standard loads and C2 where there's a clear DC risk.

Can you do the EPC and Gas Safety at the same visit?

Yes — bundling EICR, EPC and CP12 in one visit saves 10% and minimises tenant disruption. We hold the same-day window across all three certificates.

How long does an HMO EICR take?

A 3–4 bedroom HMO typically takes 2–3 hours on site. Larger licensed HMOs (6+ bedrooms or multi-board) can run 4–6 hours. Certificate is emailed by end of day.

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