Landlord Electrical Certificate in South Croydon
We provide the landlord electrical certificate in South Croydon that private landlords in England need for rented homes. It's an EICR carried out to the 2020 regulations, with a clear report for you and your tenants.
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Landlord electrical certificates in South Croydon
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Your legal duties as a landlord
Private landlords in England must have the electrics inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years. You need to give a copy of the report to existing tenants within 28 days, to new tenants before they move in, and to the council within seven days if it asks.
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If remedial work is needed
If the report says the installation is unsatisfactory, the remedial work must be done within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so. You then need written confirmation that the work is complete, which goes to your tenants and the council within 28 days.
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Working around your tenants
We arrange access with you or your letting agent, give tenants notice of when the power will be off and keep the visit as short as we can. Testing in an occupied home is routine, and we tidy up before we leave so tenants can get on with their day.
What to expect from a landlord electrical certificate
Send us the property address, the number of bedrooms and how to arrange access. We book a time that suits the tenants, then inspect and test the whole fixed installation, including the consumer unit, every circuit and the earthing. Most rented homes take a few hours.
You receive the report showing whether the installation is satisfactory, ready to share with your tenants. If anything fails, we give you a free quote straight away and can book the remedial work promptly, so you can meet the 28-day deadline. We then confirm the repairs in writing.
What's included
- Inspection and testing to BS 7671
- A report for you and your tenants
- Coding of any issues found
- Free quote for remedial work
- Written confirmation once repaired
- Access arranged around tenants
How it works
Get in touch
Call or send a message about the job. For urgent faults we aim to respond the same day, with no call-out charge.
Visit and free quote
An electrician comes out, checks the job and talks you through the options, then you get a free, no-obligation quote.
Tested and certified
When the work is finished, we test everything we've worked on and hand over the right certificate for the job.
Landlord electrical certificate questions
How often do landlords in South Croydon need an electrical certificate?
At least every five years, or sooner if the last report recommends a shorter interval. A new inspection is also needed before a new tenancy if you don't hold a valid report. Keep the date of the last report somewhere handy so you can book the next one in good time.
What happens if a landlord in Croydon doesn't have an EICR?
Councils can take action against landlords who don't comply, including fines that can be substantial. They can also arrange for the work to be done and recover the cost from the landlord. Getting the inspection done on time, and any repairs within 28 days, avoids that risk.
Does an HMO in South Croydon need a landlord electrical certificate?
Yes. The same five-yearly inspection rules apply to houses in multiple occupation, and HMOs may have extra licensing conditions set by the council. Larger HMOs often have emergency lighting and fire alarms too, which need their own regular testing and records.
Do I need a gas certificate and an electrical certificate?
If the property has gas appliances, yes, as they're separate checks. The gas safety record is renewed every year by a Gas Safe engineer, while the electrical report is needed at least every five years. We handle the electrical side, and a gas engineer covers the gas check.
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Send us the address and access details, and we'll book a time that works for you and your tenants.