Do you cover all of Ealing?

We cover Ealing, Acton, Southall, Hanwell, Greenford, Northolt, Perivale, West Ealing, Northfields, including postcode districts W3, W5, W7, W13, UB1, UB2, UB5, UB6. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Ealing affect eicr?

Ealing 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 Ealing

EICR in Ealing: the local picture

Ealing Broadway conversions may retain older circuits alongside wiring installed during later alterations, while Northolt flats can have different installation histories within the same block. Electrical testing should be scoped to the individual property and the accessible installation, with limitations clearly recorded. Tenants need notice of power interruptions and access requirements. Peachtree Maintenance can coordinate the EICR and any separately authorised remedial work, helping agents distinguish an inspection finding from evidence that a defect has actually been corrected at their Ealing rental.

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

Ealing, Acton, Southall, Hanwell, Greenford, Northolt, Perivale, West Ealing, Northfields, covering postcode districts W3, W5, W7, W13, UB1, UB2, UB5, UB6.