For landlords & letting agents
Landlord electrical safety in East London & Essex
EICRs, alarms, fire alarm systems and emergency lighting for rented homes and HMOs. We inspect, fix what needs fixing, and give you the paperwork your tenants and council need.
- EICRs with clear, fixed-price remedial quotes
- Remedial work done within the 28-day deadline
- We arrange access directly with tenants or agents
- Qualified electriciansWork certified to BS 7671
- 24/7 emergency lineDay, night and weekends
- Fixed quotesAgreed before work starts
- Local to youBased in Hornchurch, RM11
The rules
What the law asks of landlords
Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, private landlords must have the fixed electrical installation in each rented home inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years. Tenants must get a copy of the report within 28 days, and the local council can ask for one within 7 days.
If the report is unsatisfactory, any work marked C1, C2 or FI must be completed within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so, and written confirmation sent to the tenant and the council. Councils can impose penalties of up to £30,000.
Separately, the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 require a smoke alarm on every storey used as living accommodation, and a carbon monoxide alarm in any room with a fixed combustion appliance (gas cookers excepted).
Read our full landlord electrical safety guide · EICR codes explained
What we do for landlords
Everything electrical, in one visit where possible
Combine certificates in a single visit to save on call-outs and tenant disruption.
Landlord EICRs
Full inspection and testing with a clear report, and a fixed quote for any C1, C2 or FI items.
Smoke, heat & CO alarms
Mains-powered, interlinked alarms fitted to meet the 2022 regulations and BS 5839-6.
HMO fire alarm systems
Design, installation, commissioning and servicing to BS 5839, as required by your fire risk assessment or licence.
Emergency lighting
Escape route lighting for HMOs and blocks of flats, installed and tested to BS 5266.
PAT testing
Testing for appliances you supply with the property, with labels and a record for your files.
Remedial work
From a single C2 to a new consumer unit, we fix what the report finds and issue the right certificate.
HMOs and blocks
Fire alarm and emergency lighting compliance
Fire alarm electrical compliance in the UK is mainly governed by BS 5839 (the code of practice for fire detection and fire alarm systems) and BS 7671 (the IET Wiring Regulations). Together with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, these standards set out how detectors, sounders, call points and supply circuits must be designed, installed, commissioned and maintained.
Our electricians carry out the full lifecycle: choosing the right category for your fire risk assessment, system design, fire-rated cabling, panel installation, commissioning, certification and six-monthly servicing. Every project is signed off with BS 5839 design, installation and commissioning certificates plus a BS 7671 electrical certificate, the documentation local authorities, insurers and letting agents expect.
Questions
Landlord FAQs
How often does a rental property need an EICR?
At least every five years, or sooner if the previous report recommends it. A new report is not required at every change of tenancy, as long as the current one is in date.
What happens if my EICR is unsatisfactory?
Any items coded C1, C2 or FI must be put right within 28 days, or the shorter period stated on the report. Once the work is done you need written confirmation, which you send to the tenant and the local council within 28 days. We provide that confirmation with our remedial work.
Can you deal with my tenants directly?
Yes. Give us the tenant's or agent's contact details and we'll arrange access, carry out the work and send the paperwork to you.
Do you do gas safety certificates?
No. We're an electrical contractor, so gas safety records (CP12s) need a Gas Safe registered engineer. We can fit the carbon monoxide alarms the regulations require.
Do you work with letting agents and portfolio landlords?
Yes. We can schedule inspections across multiple properties and send every report and certificate to one contact.
Talk to an electrician
Tell us what you need. We'll come back with a fixed quote.
Call, WhatsApp or send the quick form. A qualified electrician looks at every request, not a call centre.