Electrician Leyton and Leytonstone: EICR for Landlords

Leyton and Leytonstone, in the south of Waltham Forest, are packed with Victorian terraces, many of them split into flats, along with newer blocks near the stations and the Olympic Park edge. A large share of homes here are rented, so EICR certificates for landlords are the job we do most in E10 and E11.

Areas we cover

We work across Leyton, Leytonstone, Francis Road, Bakers Arms, Grove Green, Cann Hall, Lea Bridge, Coronation Gardens, Whipps Cross and the borders with Stratford and Walthamstow, as part of our wider Waltham Forest coverage.

EICR for Leyton landlords

Private landlords must have the electrics inspected at least every five years and give the report to tenants before they move in. We test every circuit, the consumer unit, earthing and bonding, and code anything found as C1, C2, C3 or FI. EICRs start from £100 and the certificate is emailed the same day. If the report comes back unsatisfactory, our guide to what happens next and the 28 day deadline explains the steps.

What we often find in Leyton terraces

• Upstairs and downstairs flats still sharing a lighting circuit or a neutral from before the conversion.
• Old fuse boards in the hall cupboard with no RCD protection.
• Kitchens added in back additions with sockets spurred off older circuits.
• Missing bonding to gas and water after boiler changes.
• Bathroom lights with no RCD protection, often coded C2.

HMOs and shared houses

Waltham Forest has run property licensing schemes for rented homes for several years, so check which scheme covers your property. HMOs often need extra fire safety measures too. Our guide to HMO licence electrical requirements in London covers what councils usually ask for.

Book an electrician in Leyton or Leytonstone

Energy North Ltd covers North, East and West London with City & Guilds certified electricians, and can usually attend within 48 hours. See our EICR service for landlords and homeowners, or our EV charger installation page.