Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) put more demand on an electrical installation than a typical family home: more people, more appliances, more cooking, more chargers and often a building that has been converted and extended over the years. That means more to inspect and, often, more remedial work.
We carry out HMO EICRs, remedials and repairs for HMO landlords and agents across our coverage area — including university towns with large shared-housing markets such as Brighton, Guildford and Reading — and provide the documentation you need for tenants and your local authority.
Common requests
- Fire alarm systems suitable for the HMO's size and layout
- PAT testing of landlord-supplied appliances
- Emergency lighting installation and annual testing
- EICR for an HMO licence application or renewal
- 5-yearly EICR for a shared house or student let
- Remedial work to clear C1, C2 and FI observations
- Tripping caused by multiple tenants' appliances and heaters
- Additional sockets to reduce reliance on extension leads
- Communal kitchen cooker circuits and extraction
How we work with you
Licensing-ready paperwork
Reports, certificates and remedial confirmations are provided in a form you can submit to the local authority with a licence application or on request.
Working around tenants
Shared houses mean several tenants to coordinate. We'll arrange access and explain when power will be off, keeping disruption to a minimum.
Turnaround between lets
Student and shared lets often change over in summer. Book inspections and remedials early and we'll plan around your void periods.
Good to know
HMO licensing
Larger HMOs require a mandatory licence from the local authority, and many councils run additional or selective licensing schemes. Councils will normally expect to see a current satisfactory EICR — check your council's licence conditions.
The same 28-day rules apply
HMO landlords in England are covered by the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Regulations 2020: five-yearly inspection, copies to tenants within 28 days, and remedial work within 28 days or sooner if specified.
Relevant services
Fire Alarm Installation & Servicing
Mains-powered interlinked smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms for homes and rented properties, and fire alarm systems for HMOs, blocks of flats and businesses.
Find out morePAT Testing
Inspection and testing of plug-in electrical equipment for landlords, HMOs, offices, shops and other businesses, with labels and a full record of results.
Find out moreEmergency Lighting Installation & Testing
Design, installation, testing and repair of emergency lighting for HMOs, blocks of flats, offices, shops and commercial premises.
Find out moreEICR & Electrical Safety Inspections
Electrical Installation Condition Reports for landlords, homeowners, buyers, sellers and businesses — with every finding explained in plain English.
Find out moreEICR Remedial Work
Turn an Unsatisfactory EICR into a satisfactory installation — C1, C2 and FI items completed with written confirmation.
Find out moreLandlord Electrical Services
EICRs, remedial works and responsive repairs for landlords, letting agents, HMOs and property managers.
Find out morePower Loss & Tripping Circuits
Fuse box keeps tripping? Half the house has no power? We'll find out why and restore power safely.
Find out moreSocket & Switch Installation
Additional sockets, USB and outdoor sockets, replacement switches and repairs to damaged or loose accessories.
Find out moreCooker & Hob Installation
Electric ovens, range cookers and induction hobs connected safely — including new dedicated cooker circuits.
Find out moreQuestions we're often asked
Does an HMO need an EICR?
Yes. Privately rented HMOs in England are covered by the 2020 Regulations, requiring inspection at least every five years, and licensing councils will normally ask to see a current report.
Is an HMO EICR more expensive?
Usually, because HMOs tend to have more circuits, more rooms and communal areas to inspect. We'll quote once we know the number of rooms, floors and circuits.
