Local fixed-wiring report route
EICR Certificate in Havering
Arrange an EICR for a Havering flat, house, HMO or managed home. Send the exact address, consumer units, access plan and required date.
Start with the occupancy, electrical layout and current evidence request
Havering's new selective and additional licensing schemes have applied since 18 March 2026. The correct enquiry depends on the people and households living there, the ward, the fixed installation and whether the report supports licensing, a tenancy or another property decision.
Home, occupiers and report purpose
Give the full address and flat, house or room reference. State the number of occupiers and households, whether amenities are shared, who needs the report and the date for a tenancy, licence, renewal, sale or owner decision.
Current licence or council request
Attach the current application, licence condition or council document where one applies. Havering may request electrical evidence after the application, so include the date and wording rather than assuming every licence file has the same deadline.
Boards, extensions and external supplies
Identify the main consumer unit and any secondary board serving a loft, extension, garage, garden room, electric heating, vehicle charger or other altered area. Flag shared or unclear supplies before booking.
People, keys and arrival details
Confirm resident notice, keys, block or gated entry, alarm instructions and the person meeting the electrician. Add parking, controlled-zone, school-time, high-street or estate-access restrictions that could delay the visit.
Havering homes range from town-centre flats to extended suburban houses
Romford town centre, Gidea Park and parts of Hornchurch include purpose-built flats, homes above shops, converted houses and managed developments. Identify the individual dwelling, its meter and consumer unit rather than relying on the building address. Communal corridors, landlord lighting, intake cupboards, commercial units and plant should be identified as separate systems unless the request expressly includes them.
Upminster, Harold Wood, Elm Park, Rainham, Collier Row and Harold Hill include terraces, semis, detached houses and shared homes with loft rooms, rear additions, former garages, garden buildings, solar equipment or vehicle charging. List altered areas and additional boards before the visit. For Beam Park, Harold Wood, Rainham and Wennington, Rush Green and Crowlands, Squirrels Heath, St Albans or St Edwards, check whether Havering's selective licensing designation applies to the exact address and occupancy.
Build a complete Havering EICR brief before fixing the appointment
The report should describe one clearly defined fixed electrical installation. Existing EICRs, certificates for later work and access to all included rooms and external areas reduce avoidable limitations; portable appliances and separately managed systems require their own scope.
Every included consumer unit
Locate the main board and any secondary distribution. Confirm which flat, room, garage, extension or external circuit each board serves and flag labels that no longer match the property layout.
Rooms and fixed points available
Arrange access to bedrooms, kitchens, living areas, halls, cupboards, lofts, extensions, garages and included garden buildings. Explain any resident, safeguarding or storage restriction in advance.
Previous report and completed work
Send the full earlier EICR and evidence for remedial work, rewiring, replacement boards or new circuits. A quotation should reflect the current installation rather than an old room count alone.
Licence pack and separate records
Keep the EICR with the relevant application request and follow-up evidence. List gas, EPC, PAT, fire-alarm or other documents separately so each inspection is routed correctly.
Check the report interval and any follow-up duties
Current government guidance says rented-sector electrical installations in England must be inspected and tested at least every five years by a properly qualified person, or sooner where the previous report requires it. The report outcome and the property circumstances determine what must happen next.
Use the official guidance for the current legal position, then send any report wording, observations or deadline with the enquiry.
Turn the Havering report request into a workable visit
1. Confirm the route
Send the exact property, occupancy, ward where relevant, report reason, intended recipient and deadline, together with any current licence or council wording.
2. Describe the installation
List each consumer unit, altered or external area and any landlord, communal, neighbouring or commercial supply that must be included or kept separate.
3. Make every area accessible
Coordinate occupants, keys, cupboards, gates, alarms, parking and any agent, freeholder or estate permission needed for the inspection.
Practical EICR questions for Havering properties
Does every privately rented home in Havering need a property licence?
No. Havering's borough-wide additional scheme covers smaller HMOs rented to three or four unrelated people who share amenities, while mandatory licensing covers qualifying HMOs with five or more occupiers. Selective licensing applies to other privately rented homes in seven designated wards. Check the exact address, occupancy and any exemption against current council guidance.
What electrical evidence can Havering request for a property licence?
Havering Council lists an electrical safety certificate from an accredited body among its supporting documents and says it must be produced within 28 days when requested. Keep the complete current report and any follow-up evidence ready.
How often is an EICR required for a rented home?
Current GOV.UK guidance says rented-sector electrical installations in England must be inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years, or sooner where the previous report requires it.
Does a Havering flat EICR cover the communal installation?
Not automatically. An EICR for one flat should be scoped to that dwelling's fixed installation. Communal lighting, landlord supplies, intake areas, plant or shop wiring may be controlled separately and need another authorised inspection.
What should I send for a Havering EICR quotation?
Send the full address and unit, occupancy and report reason, required date, previous EICR and remedial evidence, consumer-unit locations, extensions or external circuits, resident or key contact, parking and access notes, and any council or managing-agent wording.
Need an EICR for a Havering home or licence file?
Send the exact home, occupancy and report reason, existing electrical evidence, consumer units, alterations, access arrangements and required date. This keeps the quotation aligned with the property and current request.