Electrician London is the one-stop landlord compliance partner for Kensington & Chelsea letting agents, accidental landlords, portfolio investors and HMO operators across SW3, SW5, SW7, SW10, W8, W10, W11. NICEIC for electrical, Gas Safe for CP12, Elmhurst for EPC, IFSM for fire risk — all in one visit, one report pack and one renewal date per property.
High-value EICR and EPC — discreet, scheduled visits and same-day digital certificates for letting agents.
Bundle discounts kick in automatically when two or more certificates are booked together. Most Kensington & Chelsea landlords save 10–20% versus piecemeal contractors and avoid the disruption of multiple tenant visits.
The 5 certificates every Kensington & Chelsea landlord needs
Click any certificate to see what's tested, the legal cadence and current pricing in Kensington & Chelsea.
EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report)
Every 5 yearsRequired under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. Kensington & Chelsea council enforces the 28-day remedial window on any C1/C2/FI codes.
Gas Safety Certificate (CP12)
Every 12 monthsRequired for every gas appliance, flue and pipework. Copy issued to tenants within 28 days of the test or before move-in — non-compliance voids Section 21 notices.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Every 10 yearsMEES tightens to EPC band C on 1 October 2030 for Kensington & Chelsea rentals — confirmed in the Warm Homes Plan response (Jan 2026). We assess, recommend the cheapest upgrades inside the £10,000 per-property cap and reissue same-day.
Fire Risk Assessment (HMO + communal)
Annual reviewRequired for HMOs and communal areas under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 — Kensington & Chelsea licensing officers ask for it at every renewal.
PAT Testing (furnished lets)
Annual (recommended)Not explicitly named in legislation, but EAWR 1989 makes PAT testing the standard demonstration of safe portable equipment in furnished lets and HMOs.
Kensington & Chelsea landlord bundle savings
Bundles apply automatically when two or more certificates are booked at the same visit in Kensington & Chelsea.
EICR + CP12 bundle
EPC + Floor Plan bundle
EICR + CP12 + EPC full landlord pack
Portfolio (3+ properties)
Landlord compliance FAQs (Kensington & Chelsea)
What licensing rules apply to Kensington & Chelsea landlords?
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Kensington & Chelsea enforces mandatory HMO licensing for any property with 5+ unrelated occupants forming 2+ households. Many West London boroughs also operate additional or selective licensing — Newham, Hackney, Waltham Forest, Croydon and Tower Hamlets are the strictest. We format every certificate to the council's preferred layout so renewals are signed off first time.
What's the penalty for missing landlord certificates in Kensington & Chelsea?
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Up to £30,000 per breach for EICR non-compliance under the Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020. CP12 non-compliance can void Section 21 notices and trigger HSE prosecution. MEES (EPC) breaches in Kensington & Chelsea are up to £30,000 per breach per property, with landlords required to spend up to £10,000 per property on relevant improvements before a cost-cap exemption can be registered.
Can you complete every certificate in one Kensington & Chelsea visit?
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Yes — that's the model. One engineer team covers EICR + CP12 + EPC + PAT in a single visit across SW3, SW5, SW7, SW10, W8, W10, W11. FRA needs a desktop write-up after the survey but is delivered within 48 hours. One tenant disruption, one report bundle, one renewal date.
How do bundle discounts work for Kensington & Chelsea portfolios?
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Booking two or more certificates together triggers the bundle saving automatically — EICR + CP12 –10%, full landlord pack –15%, EPC + Floor Plan –20%. Portfolio landlords with 3+ Kensington & Chelsea properties qualify for bespoke pricing on top.
What is the 28-day remedial rule and how does it apply in Kensington & Chelsea?
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If an EICR shows C1, C2 or FI codes, remedials must be completed within 28 days. Tenants must receive written confirmation within 28 days; Kensington & Chelsea council within 7 days of completion. We turn round most remedials in 7 days from sign-off.
Do you cover all postcodes inside Kensington & Chelsea?
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Yes — every postcode in SW3, SW5, SW7, SW10, W8, W10, W11. Engineers are dispatched from our Barking HQ daily across West London. Most Kensington & Chelsea bookings scheduled within 48 hours; emergency electrical attendance same-day.
One Kensington & Chelsea landlord pack, one renewal date.
Tell us what you let in Kensington & Chelsea and we'll quote the bundle within the hour. NICEIC, Gas Safe and Elmhurst — under one roof.
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