EICR certificates in St James's, SW1
City of Westminster, with parts of SW1 in Kensington and Chelsea
Landlord and homeowner EICRs across St James's and the rest of Westminster. Fixed prices from £142.80 including VAT, plus the £21.60 Central London fee that applies to SW1. Qualified, vetted electricians, and your EICR usually ready within 24 hours of completing the inspection; emailed after payment.
- 5.0Google (58)
- 4.6Trustpilot (19)
- From £142.80 inc VAT
- EICR usually ready within 24h
15EICRs arranged in SW1 since November 2025, the latest in September 2026.
613 EICRs across London since November 2021, carried out by qualified, vetted electricians. District figures are from our certificate records since June 2025, one job per address; the London total is from our invoices. Updated October 2026.
Your exact price in SW1
Choose flat or house, the number of bedrooms and the postcode. The price includes VAT and shows the Central London fee where it applies, and it's the price you pay. Full rate card on the EICR prices page.
- Fixed price, VAT included, no call-out fee
- Weekday visits, 9am to 12pm or 12pm to 4pm. Evenings and weekends on request.
- EICR usually ready within 24 hours; emailed after payment
- Shops, offices and blocks quoted separately
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All of London and inside the M25.
Pick bedrooms and add the postcode to see your exact price.
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£142.80
Booking a visit in St James's
Getting in
Tell us who holds the keys and whether a concierge, porter or managing agent needs notice. We need access to the flat and to its consumer unit, wherever that sits in the building.
Tenants
If the home is let, give us your tenant's name and number when you book and we'll agree the time with them directly.
Central London fee
The £21.60 Central London fee applies to SW1. It covers the congestion charge and the extra travel time, and it's shown in your price before you book.
Licensing and landlord rules in Westminster
From Westminster City Council's own pages, checked 13 October 2026.
Westminster now licenses most privately rented homes. Selective licensing has covered 15 of its 18 wards since 24 November 2025 (every ward except Pimlico South, St James's and Vincent Square), and a renewed borough-wide additional HMO scheme started on 31 August 2026.
Around St James's, most addresses are in St James's ward, which is outside the selective licensing area, so a home let to a single household there doesn't need a selective licence. Ward boundaries don't follow postcodes, so check the exact address with the council.
Westminster's selective licence conditions say an EICR must be provided every 5 years.
Wherever you let in England, the Electrical Safety Standards Regulations require an EICR at least every 5 years, or sooner if the report says so. Give a copy to existing tenants within 28 days of the inspection and to new tenants before they move in. Any remedial work or further investigation the report requires must be done within 28 days, or sooner if it says so, and written confirmation that it's finished goes to the tenant and the council within 28 days of completion.
Customer feedback
What our customers say
Recent feedback from our customers, published on Google and Trustpilot.
Google
Rated 5 out of 5 on Google
“Engineer was polite and on time. Visit was efficient and the report was produced within 24 hours.”
Trustpilot
Rated 5 out of 5 on Trustpilot
“Terrific support from these guys ... they keep their promises and are very responsive.”
Questions about EICRs in St James's
How much does an EICR cost in St James's?
From £142.80 including VAT for a studio flat to £250.80 for a house with 5 or more bedrooms, plus the £21.60 Central London fee that applies to SW1. The price is fixed when you book, there's no call-out fee, and you pay when your report is ready.
Is there a Central London fee for SW1?
Yes. SW1 is a Central London postcode, so a £21.60 fee including VAT is added to the price. It covers the congestion charge and the extra travel time, and it's shown before you book.
Do I need a licence to let a property in Westminster?
In most of Westminster, yes. Selective licensing covers every ward except Pimlico South, St James's and Vincent Square until 23 November 2030, and smaller shared homes need an additional HMO licence anywhere in the borough.
Westminster City Council: check property licensingLandlord EICR guide
Can remedial work in a listed St James's building use surface cable instead of cutting into walls?
It can. Cable run on the surface in neat trunking or conduit avoids cutting into historic plaster, but in a listed building even visible cable can affect its character, so listed building consent may still be needed. The EICR itself needs no consent. With 17 grade I buildings within 300 m of St James's, check the listing and speak to the council before choosing a route.
How soon can you visit St James's?
Online booking shows days up to 2 weeks ahead. Standard arrival windows are 9am to 12pm or 12pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday; after 4pm and weekends are on request and may carry an additional charge. Pick the day that suits you or your tenant and we'll confirm the time. If you're up against a tenancy deadline, call 0203 811 8331.
Does an EICR for my flat cover the communal areas?
No. Your EICR covers the installation that serves your flat, from its consumer unit to its sockets, lights and fixed appliances. Hallway lighting, door entry and other communal circuits belong to the freeholder or managing agent, who arranges their own inspection.
Nearby areas and related services
Book your EICR in St James's
Fixed price from £142.80 including VAT, qualified electricians and your EICR usually ready within 24 hours of completing the inspection, emailed after payment.