As a Sleaford private landlord, you are legally required to have an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) carried out every 5 years or at each change of tenancy under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. You must also ensure working smoke alarms are fitted on every floor and carbon monoxide alarms in any room with a solid fuel burning appliance. Furnished properties should also have PAT testing carried out on supplied appliances.

Yes — failure to comply with the electrical safety regulations for Sleaford private rented properties can result in a civil penalty of up to £30,000 per breach. The local authority (North Kesteven District Council or South Kesteven District Council for Sleaford area) can issue the penalty notice and prohibit re-letting until compliance is achieved.

For a typical 2–3 bedroom Sleaford rental property, the EICR inspection takes approximately 3–4 hours. We recommend notifying tenants in advance and arranging a time when they are home or when the property is vacant between tenancies. Power to circuits will be interrupted periodically during the test.

If your EICR returns C1 or C2 observations (dangerous or potentially dangerous conditions), you have 28 days (or sooner if the tenant or local authority requires) to have the remedial works completed. We carry out all EICR-identified remedials ourselves and issue a Satisfactory EICR once complete — keeping the process straightforward for Sleaford landlords.

Yes — we carry out the full suite of HMO electrical compliance services for Sleaford landlords, including EICR, fire alarm inspection, emergency lighting testing and smoke/CO alarm compliance. We understand the specific requirements of Sleaford's licensing authorities and ensure your HMO documentation is complete and submission-ready.