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Landlord Safety Certificates in Redbridge

Gas safety certificates, EICRs, EPCs and fire risk assessments for landlords and letting agents across Ilford, Woodford, Wanstead and the rest of Redbridge, from a team based right here in Hainault.

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No call-out fees and no surcharge for Redbridge postcodes. Choose a certificate to see full pricing and book online.

Property licensing

Licensing rules for landlords in Redbridge

Redbridge Council runs property licensing for private rented homes, with two selective licensing schemes covering 17 wards, plus mandatory and additional licensing for HMOs. Whether your property needs a licence depends on its ward and how it is let.

Licence applications and compliance checks rely on current safety documents, and we can arrange all of them in a single visit.

Check Redbridge Council licensing

Documents commonly requested

Gas safety certificate (CP12) for every gas appliance
Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
Portable appliance test (PAT) certificate
Energy Performance Certificate rated E or above
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm compliance
Fire risk assessment for HMOs and communal areas
Floor plans showing fire exits and alarms

Redbridge Selective Licensing: Which Wards Are Covered?

Scheme 3: Valentines and Ilford Town
Scheme 4 (8 April 2024 to 7 April 2029): Aldborough, Barkingside, Chadwell, Churchfields, Clementswood, Cranbrook, Fairlop, Goodmayes, Hainault, Loxford, Mayfield, Newbury, Seven Kings, South Woodford and Wanstead Village

HMO licensing

Mandatory HMO licence: 5 or more people forming 2 or more households
Additional HMO licence: 3 or 4 people forming 2 or more households

Check your address on the Redbridge property licensing portal.

Which Certificates Does Your Licence Need?

Certificate	Selective licence	HMO licence	Our price
Gas safety certificate (CP12)	Required	Required	From £55
EICR	Required	Required	From £77.99
PAT certificate	Required	Required	From £54.99
EPC	Required (A to E only)	Needed to let any home	From £75
Fire risk assessment	Recommended	Required	From £79
Fire alarm (detection system) certificate	Smoke and CO alarm rules apply	Required	From £60
Emergency lighting certificate	Not usually	Required where fitted	From £60

Both licences also need floor plans showing fire exits, smoke alarms and heat detectors, and proof of a landlord accreditation course. HMOs also need proof of planning permission.

Redbridge Licence Fees (2026/27)

Licence	Total fee	How it's paid
Selective licence	£997.69 per property	£371.05 on application, £626.64 if approved (£591.64 for accredited landlords)
HMO licence, 2 households	£1,865.34	£696.14 on application, £1,169.20 if approved
HMO licence, 5 households	£2,185.95	£696.14 on application, £1,489.81 if approved
HMO licence, 10+ households	£2,728.51	£696.14 on application, £2,032.37 if approved

Fees apply to applications made from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Paper applications cost £139.23 extra. Source: Redbridge selective licensing and Redbridge HMO licensing. Always check the latest fees with the council before applying.

Applying for a Redbridge licence? Book your certificates online or call 020 4646 9005 and we'll arrange them in one visit where possible.

Compliance checklist

What every Redbridge landlord needs

A quick guide to the main safety requirements for private rented homes and how often each one must be renewed.

Every 12 months

Gas safety check

All gas appliances, pipework and flues checked by a Gas Safe engineer.

Every 5 years

EICR

Fixed wiring inspected and tested, with a copy given to tenants.

Every 10 years

EPC

Minimum E rating required before a new tenancy begins.

Each tenancy

Smoke & CO alarms

Smoke alarm on every storey and CO alarms beside fixed combustion appliances.

Reviewed regularly

Fire risk assessment

Required for HMOs and buildings with shared communal areas.

Neighbourhoods

Areas we cover in Redbridge

Our engineers work across every Redbridge neighbourhood. Not sure if we cover your street? Enter your postcode when booking.

Ilford IG1

Gants Hill IG2

Newbury Park IG2

Seven Kings IG3

Goodmayes IG3

Clayhall IG5

Barkingside IG6

Hainault IG6

Woodford Green IG8

Wanstead E11

South Woodford E18

Chadwell Heath RM6

Local to Redbridge. Our office is in Hainault (IG6), so most Redbridge postcodes are a short drive away. That means more flexible appointment times for landlords in Ilford, Barkingside and Gants Hill, and quicker access when a tenant needs a re-test after remedial work.

How it works

Certified in three simple steps

Book online in minutes and we take care of the rest, including arranging access with your tenants.

Book online

Choose your certificates, enter your Redbridge postcode and pick a convenient date.

We inspect

A qualified engineer visits, completes the checks and explains anything that needs attention.

Get your certificate

Your digital certificate or report is emailed to you, usually within 24 hours.

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FAQs

Questions from Redbridge landlords

Can't find your answer? Our team is happy to help with licensing documents, multiple properties or urgent bookings.

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Which safety certificates do landlords in Redbridge need?

Landlords in Redbridge need an annual gas safety certificate (CP12), an EICR at least every five years and a valid EPC rated E or above. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are also required. HMOs and blocks usually need a fire risk assessment and emergency lighting certificate too.

Do I need a property licence in Redbridge?

Redbridge Council runs property licensing for private rented homes. Check the council's licensing pages to confirm whether your property is covered. We provide the gas safety certificate, EICR, EPC and fire safety documents commonly requested with an application.

Which areas of Redbridge do you cover?

We cover all of Redbridge, including Ilford, Gants Hill, Newbury Park, Seven Kings, Goodmayes, Clayhall, Barkingside, Hainault, Woodford Green, Wanstead, South Woodford, Chadwell Heath, across postcodes IG1, IG2, IG3, IG4, IG5, IG6, IG7, IG8, E11, E18, RM6. Enter your postcode when you book online to confirm availability.

How much does a gas safety certificate cost in Redbridge?

Gas safety certificates start from £55 for one appliance, EICRs from £77.99, EPCs from £75 and fire risk assessments from £79. Prices are fixed, with no extra charge for Redbridge postcodes.

How quickly can you visit a property in Redbridge?

Appointments are often available within a few days, with same-day slots when engineers are nearby. Your digital certificate or report is usually sent within 24 hours of the inspection.

Can letting agents book multiple properties in Redbridge?

Yes. Letting agents, property managers and portfolio landlords can book several properties and certificates together, and we coordinate access with tenants. Contact our team to set up regular bookings.

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