Do you cover all of Barking and Dagenham?

We cover Barking, Dagenham, Becontree, Becontree Heath, Chadwell Heath, Barking Riverside, Thames View, Creekmouth, Rush Green, including postcode districts IG11, RM6, RM8, RM9, RM10. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Barking and Dagenham affect eicr?

National mandatory HMO licensing applies in Barking and Dagenham as everywhere in England. Councils can add further schemes, so check the current position with Barking and Dagenham Council before letting. Licence conditions commonly require current safety certificates to be available on request, which is why we keep every document digitally against the property.

Does an EICR always last five years?

No. Five years is the maximum normal interval under these regulations, not a guaranteed period for every installation. The inspector may specify a shorter interval because of the condition or use of the installation. Follow the report and investigate significant changes or damage rather than waiting for renewal.

Does a change of tenant mean I need a new EICR?

Not automatically, if the existing report remains valid and applicable and required remedial actions have been completed. Give the new tenant the report before occupation. Check for damage or alterations between tenancies and arrange professional advice if the installation's condition may have changed.

EICR in Barking and Dagenham | Peachtree Maintenance

EICR in Barking and Dagenham: the local picture

Electrical safety work in Dagenham needs to account for replacement kitchens, garden outbuildings and extensions that may have introduced additional circuits. In a Barking town centre apartment, the inspection may instead depend on access to a managed intake cupboard. Provide the earlier EICR and evidence of any remedial work, together with a clear property identifier. Peachtree Maintenance coordinates inspection and agreed follow-up tasks so the agent can distinguish an outstanding recommendation from an issue already addressed at that specific letting.

What the rules say

The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require landlords to have the fixed electrical installation inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years, or sooner if the report says so.

A copy goes to tenants within 28 days, and to the council within 7 days if it asks. Where the report shows remedial work is required (codes C1, C2 or FI), that work should be completed within 28 days or the shorter time stated, with written confirmation kept.

Districts we visit for eicr

Barking, Dagenham, Becontree, Becontree Heath, Chadwell Heath, Barking Riverside, Thames View, Creekmouth, Rush Green, covering postcode districts IG11, RM6, RM8, RM9, RM10.

EICR and electrical safety in Barking and Dagenham