Do you cover all of Bexley?

We cover Bexleyheath, Bexley, Welling, Sidcup, Erith, Belvedere, Crayford, Slade Green, Northumberland Heath, Albany Park, Blackfen, including postcode districts DA1, DA5, DA6, DA7, DA8, DA14, DA15, DA16, DA17, DA18. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Bexley affect eicr?

Bexley Council runs its own licensing arrangements on top of national mandatory HMO licensing. Our summary was last checked on 2026-10-20; always confirm the current position on the council website. 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 and electrical safety in Bexley

EICR in Bexley: the local picture

Bexley's interwar houses around Bexleyheath and Blackfen can contain successive generations of wiring and later circuits for extensions or outbuildings. An EICR should be scoped around the actual installation, with previous reports and remedial records available to the inspector. At Erith apartment blocks, check who can open shared intake cupboards. Peachtree Maintenance coordinates inspection and agreed electrical follow-up work, retaining the report and completion evidence against the individual letting rather than assuming a neighbouring property has the same condition or layout.

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

Bexleyheath, Bexley, Welling, Sidcup, Erith, Belvedere, Crayford, Slade Green, Northumberland Heath, Albany Park, Blackfen, covering postcode districts DA1, DA5, DA6, DA7, DA8, DA14, DA15, DA16, DA17, DA18.