Landlord Electrician in London
Landlord electrician services in London should cover everything a rented home needs, from the EICR to smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, remedial work and HMO fire alarms. We’re a NAPIT-registered family business that does all of it, so you only have one number to call.
We work for private landlords with a single flat as well as letting agents managing whole portfolios. In addition, if you look after several properties, send us your list and we’ll quote for all of them in one go.
- NAPIT registered, No. 65117
- Qualified in BS 5839-6 fire alarms
- EICRs from £99 for a studio
What our landlord electrician service covers
Everything a rented home needs on the electrical side, from the legal inspection to the alarms and repairs.
EICR inspections
The five-yearly electrical safety check every private landlord in England needs, from £99 for a studio, with a clear report you can pass on to your tenants.
Remedial work
If the EICR finds C1, C2 or FI items, we put them right and give you the paperwork to prove the work is done.
Smoke and CO alarms
Smoke alarms on every storey and carbon monoxide alarms where they’re needed, including mains-wired, interlinked systems.
HMO fire alarms
Design, installation and servicing of fire alarm systems for shared houses, by engineers qualified in BS 5839-6.
Extractor fans for damp
For instance, bathroom and kitchen extractor fans that tackle the condensation behind many damp and mould complaints.
Repairs between tenancies
Faulty sockets, lights and tripping circuits, as well as PAT testing for any appliances you supply.
The rules a landlord electrician helps you meet
Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, the electrical installation must be inspected and tested at least every five years by a qualified person. You must then give a copy of the report to your tenants within 28 days, and to new tenants before they move in.
If the report says remedial or further investigative work is needed, it must be done within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so. Therefore, it pays to use an electrician who can carry out the repairs as well as the inspection.
Landlord electrician work for single lets, HMOs and portfolios
The work depends on the type of property, so here’s what each usually needs.
Single lets
For example, flats and houses let to one household. Usually that means an EICR, working smoke and CO alarms, and any repairs between tenancies.
HMOs
Shared houses need more, for example a fire alarm system suited to the layout and, in some larger HMOs, emergency lighting on the escape route.
Portfolios and agents
Several properties with different renewal dates. Send us your list, and we’ll quote for the lot and then work through them in an order that suits your tenancies.
A landlord electrician for every kind of owner
Whether you rent out one flat or manage dozens, we always keep things simple: one contact, clear quotes and paperwork you can pass straight on.
Your landlord electrical checklist
Use this to check where you stand before your next tenancy:
- A valid EICR, no more than five years old, with a copy given to your tenants
- Any C1, C2 or FI items on the report fixed and certified
- A working smoke alarm on every storey used as living accommodation
- A carbon monoxide alarm in any room with a fixed combustion appliance, such as a gas boiler (gas cookers are excluded)
- A suitable fire alarm system if the property is an HMO
- Working extractor fans in the kitchen and bathroom to help prevent damp
Not sure what your report means? Read our guide to EICR codes C1, C2 and C3
For alarms, see do landlords need mains-wired smoke alarms?
How our landlord electrician service works
Four simple steps, whether it’s one flat or a whole portfolio.
Send us the details
Tell us the address, the type of property and when the current EICR runs out. Alternatively, send your whole property list.
Free quote
Next, we come back to you with a clear quote. For example, EICRs start at £99 for a studio and £130 for a one-bed.
Inspection and work
Then we arrange access with you, your agent or your tenants, and carry out the EICR and any remedial work.
Paperwork
Finally, you get the report and certificates to pass on to your tenants and, if asked, your council.
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More from your landlord electrician
In addition, each of these has its own page if you want more detail.
EICR
Electrical Installation Condition Reports for rented homes, with remedial work if anything needs fixing.
Smoke alarm installation
Mains-wired, interlinked smoke and heat alarms installed to BS 5839-6.
Extractor fan installation
Bathroom and kitchen fans that help stop condensation, damp and mould.
Landlord electrician FAQs
Is a landlord responsible for the electrics?
Yes. In England, private landlords must make sure the electrical installation meets the national standard, BS 7671, throughout the tenancy, and have it inspected at least every five years. In addition, any appliances you provide must be safe.
Can landlords do their own electrical work, or do they need a landlord electrician?
The law says the inspection and any remedial work must be carried out by a qualified and competent person. Therefore, unless you’re a qualified electrician yourself, you’ll need to use a landlord electrician, and the paperwork should show it.
How much does a landlord EICR cost in London?
Our EICRs start at £99 for a studio flat, £130 for a one-bed, £160 for a two-bed, £180 for a three-bed and £200 for four bedrooms or more. However, any remedial work is quoted separately, so you always know the cost first. See our EICR page for more detail.
How often does a rental property need an EICR?
At least every five years, or sooner if the last report recommends it. For more detail, see our guide on how often London landlords need an EICR.
Do landlords need mains-wired smoke alarms?
The law requires a working smoke alarm on every storey used as living accommodation, but it doesn’t always say it must be mains-wired. However, HMOs, new builds and many licensed properties need mains-wired, interlinked alarms.
Is PAT testing a legal requirement for landlords?
Not for most private landlords. However, the appliances you provide must be safe, so PAT testing is a simple way to show you’ve checked them, and some HMO licences ask for it.
Can a landlord electrician work with my letting agent?
Yes. We can arrange access through your agent and send the reports to them as well as to you, so everyone has a copy.
Need a landlord electrician you can rely on?
Send us the address, or your full property list, and we’ll get back to you with a free quote within 12 hours.
Get a quote for your rental
Tell us what you need and roughly where you are, and we’ll get back to you with a free quote, usually within 12 hours. Photos of the job always help.
Rather talk it through? Call us on 07447 569653 or send us a message on WhatsApp.
We’re NAPIT-accredited (No. 65117), and every job comes with the right certificate.
