EICR certificates in Forest Hill, SE23
London Borough of Lewisham, with parts of SE23 in Southwark
Landlord and homeowner EICRs across Forest Hill and the rest of Lewisham. Fixed prices from £142.80 including VAT. Qualified, vetted electricians, and your report usually within 24 hours of the visit.
- 5.0Google (58)
- 4.6Trustpilot (19)
- From £142.80 inc VAT
- Report usually within 24h
42EICRs arranged in SE postcodes since August 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 SE23
Choose flat or house, the number of bedrooms and the postcode. The price includes VAT, 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.
- Report usually within 24 hours of the visit
- Shops, offices and blocks quoted separately
All of London and inside the M25.
Pick bedrooms and add the postcode to see your exact price.
from
£142.80
Homes in Forest Hill
Homes around Forest Hill are a mix: 59% are flats and 41% are houses, mostly terraced. 38% were built between 1945 and 1972, more than twice the London figure of 17%.
- Council
- Lewisham
- Parts of SE23 are in Southwark
- Households
- 3,375
- Rent from a private landlord
- 22%
- London 30%
- Built before 1919
- 29%
- London 29%
- Heated by electricity only
- 9%
- London 13%
- Listed buildings within 300 m
- 3
Households, tenure, home types, heating and bedrooms: ONS Census 2021, for the Perry Vale neighbourhood (ONS area Lewisham 027), which includes SE23 2NE. Build periods: Valuation Office Agency council tax records, March 2025, same area. Listed buildings within 300 m of the centre of Forest Hill as mapped by Ordnance Survey: Historic England's list via planning.data.gov.uk, checked 13 October 2026.
What to expect from an EICR in Forest Hill
An EICR tests the fixed wiring, consumer unit, sockets, switches and lights, and codes anything that falls short as C1, C2, C3 or FI. Here's what the local housing means for yours.
Perry Vale is the census neighbourhood here, and 59% of its homes are flats, against 54% across London. Council tax records show 29% of homes were built before 1919, the same as London, and only 8% since 2000. A terraced house or conversion from before 1919 will have been rewired, perhaps in stages, which brings mixed circuits: some with RCD protection and some without. Earthing and bonding are checked too, and the report codes each shortfall against the current standard by risk.
The years from 1945 to 1972 are the largest building period here. Blocks of that age have often had their wiring renewed flat by flat, so one flat can have a new consumer unit while the next still has an older board with rewireable fuses or no RCD protection. In these blocks the meter is often in a landing cupboard. Your EICR covers your flat's installation from the meter onwards, while the landing lights run from the freeholder's landlord supply. Social renting is a little above average, at 29% against 23% across London.
Access is the main thing to arrange. Say whether the meter is inside the flat or in a shared cupboard, and who holds the key. 15% of homes are flats in converted houses, against 11% across London, and in those the boards for several flats can share one cupboard, so label which is yours. For a house, mention any loft conversion or rear extension. The Capitol (formerly Capitol Cinema), grade II, is among 3 listed buildings within 300 m of the centre of Forest Hill.
Booking a visit in Forest Hill
Getting in
Someone needs to let the electrician in. We need every room, the consumer unit and any loft, garage or outbuilding that has power.
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.
Parking
If parking is restricted near the property, tell us when you book and whether a visitor permit is available.
Licensing and landlord rules in Lewisham
From Lewisham Council's own pages, checked 13 October 2026.
Lewisham licenses shared homes across the borough until 4 April 2027, and single-household lets almost everywhere since 1 July 2024. The selective scheme covers every area except Telegraph Hill and a small part of Blackheath, so check the exact address with the council.
Lewisham asks for an EICR with selective licence applications.
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 Forest Hill
How much does an EICR cost in Forest Hill?
From £142.80 including VAT for a studio flat to £250.80 for a house with 5 or more bedrooms. The price is fixed when you book, there's no call-out fee, and you pay when your report is ready.
Do I need a licence to let a property in Lewisham?
Almost certainly. Selective licensing covers all of Lewisham except Telegraph Hill and a small part of Blackheath until 1 July 2029, and smaller shared homes need an additional licence anywhere in the borough.
Will an older consumer unit in a Forest Hill flat fail the EICR?
Not automatically. The electrician codes what the consumer unit does, not its age: whether circuits have suitable protection, whether RCDs are present where the current standard expects them, and whether the casing and connections are sound. Anything coded C1 or C2, or FI for further investigation, makes the report unsatisfactory, and the work is due within 28 days or sooner. A C3 is a recommendation only, so an older board in good order can still pass.
How soon can you visit Forest Hill?
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.
Will you test a garage, shed or garden room?
Yes, if it's supplied from the house's electrics. Tell us about it when you book so we allow the time, and it's included in the report with the rest of the installation.
Nearby areas and related services
Book your EICR in Forest Hill
Fixed price from £142.80 including VAT, qualified electricians and your report by email, usually within 24 hours of the visit.