Landlord & agent compliance
EICRs, gas safety records, alarms, fire safety and repairs for landlords and letting agents across London and Essex, with certificates, photos and invoices sent together.
What the law requires
| Electrical safety (EICR) | Fixed wiring inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every 5 years. Give the report to existing tenants within 28 days, to new tenants before they move in, and to the council within 7 days if asked. Remedial work within 28 days (or sooner if the report says so). Fines of up to £40,000. |
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| Gas safety record (CP12) | Every gas appliance and flue you provide checked every 12 months by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Copy to existing tenants within 28 days, to new tenants before they move in; keep records for 2 years. Can be done up to 2 months early without losing the renewal date. |
| Smoke & CO alarms | A smoke alarm on every storey used as living accommodation, and a carbon monoxide alarm in any room with a fixed combustion appliance such as a boiler or log burner (gas cookers excluded). Working at the start of each tenancy; repaired or replaced when reported faulty. |
| Appliances (PAT) | Not a legal requirement for private landlords in England, but recommended for appliances you supply. Social landlords must have appliances they provide checked at least every 5 years. |
| Fire safety in blocks & HMOs | Communal areas need a fire risk assessment, and its actions completed: fire doors, emergency lighting, alarms and compartmentation. |
A summary for landlords in England, not legal advice. The official guidance is on GOV.UK (electrical safety), HSE (gas) and GOV.UK (alarms). Read our landlord certificates checklist and EICR codes explained.
What we look after
- EICRs, with remedials quoted and closed out
- Landlord gas safety checks (CP12) and boiler servicing
- Smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms supplied and fitted
- PAT testing on the same visit
- Fire doors, emergency lighting and FRA remedial works
- Legionella risk assessments
- Reactive repairs: leaks, faults, lock-outs and breakdowns
- Void works and refurbishments between tenancies
Why agents use us
Electrical, gas, plumbing, fire safety and maintenance from our own team. One call, one invoice.
Before and after photos, certificates and the invoice sent together, so files are complete.
We can send reminders before certificates are due, and book tenant access for you.
What customers say
“EICR remedial work was carried out promptly with minimal disturbance following a helpful discussion of their test results.”Neville Kent, customer review
“Superb job done by Ben to replace the Electric Panel in the old wing of my property. Thank you for ensuring the property has a satisfactory EICR certificate.”Priyanka Arenja, customer review
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Common questions
How often does a rented home need an EICR?
In England, private landlords must have the fixed electrical installation inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every 5 years, or sooner if the report says so. Social landlords now have the same duty.
How long do I have to fix EICR remedials?
Remedial or further investigative work must be done within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so. You then have 28 days to give the tenant and the council written confirmation that it is done.
How often is a landlord gas safety check needed?
Every 12 months, by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Existing tenants must get a copy within 28 days, new tenants before they move in, and you must keep each record for 2 years. The check can be done up to 2 months early without losing the original renewal date.
What smoke and carbon monoxide alarms does a rental need?
At least one smoke alarm on every storey used as living accommodation, and a carbon monoxide alarm in any room with a fixed combustion appliance such as a boiler or wood burner (gas cookers excluded). Alarms must work at the start of each tenancy and be repaired or replaced when a tenant reports a fault.
Do private landlords need PAT testing?
It is not a legal requirement for private landlords in England, but it is recommended for appliances you supply. Social landlords must now have appliances they provide checked at least every 5 years. We can PAT test on the same visit as the EICR.
What are the penalties for missing an EICR?
Councils can impose financial penalties of up to £40,000 for breaches of the electrical safety regulations.
Can you manage compliance for a whole portfolio?
Yes. Agents and portfolio landlords use us as one contractor for every trade. We book tenant access, carry out the checks, quote and close out remedials, and send photos, certificates and invoices together. We can also send reminders before certificates are due.
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