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Landlord Safety Certificates in Havering

Landlord gas safety certificates, EICRs, EPCs and fire risk assessments across Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster and the rest of Havering, with fixed prices and fast digital certificates.

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

Property licensing

Licensing rules for landlords in Havering

Havering Council runs selective licensing in 7 wards and additional HMO licensing across the whole borough from 18 March 2026 to 17 March 2031, alongside mandatory HMO licensing. Whether your property is covered depends on its location and how it is let.

We supply the safety documents commonly requested with a licence application, so you can apply with confidence.

Check Havering Council licensing

Documents commonly requested

Gas safety certificate (CP12) for every gas appliance
Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
Energy Performance Certificate rated E or above
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm compliance
Fire risk assessment for HMOs and communal areas
Fire safety evacuation plan
Floor plans of the property

Havering Property Licensing Schemes

Licence	Who needs it	Dates
Selective licence (Scheme 2)	Homes let to a single family or 1 to 2 people in Beam Park, Harold Wood, Rainham and Wennington, Rush Green and Crowlands, Squirrels Heath, St Albans and St Edwards wards	18 March 2026 to 17 March 2031
Additional HMO licence (Scheme 3)	HMOs in every ward of Havering	18 March 2026 to 17 March 2031
Mandatory HMO licence	5 or more people from 2 or more households sharing facilities	Since 1 October 2018

Which Certificates Does Your Licence Need?

Certificate	When Havering asks for it	Our price
Gas safety certificate (CP12)	With your application	From £55
EPC	With your application	From £75
EICR (electrical safety certificate)	Within 28 days if the council asks	From £77.99
Fire risk assessment	Recommended for HMOs to support your fire evacuation plan	From £79
Fire alarm certificate	HMOs, where fitted	From £60
Emergency lighting certificate	HMOs, where fitted	From £60

Havering also asks for floor plans with the application, and a tenancy agreement, tenant references and a fire safety evacuation plan within 28 days if requested.

Havering Licence Fees

Licence	Part A (application)	Part B (licence)	Total
Selective licence	£570	£380	£950
Additional HMO licence	£840	£560	£1,400
Mandatory HMO licence (up to 5 lettings)	£1,063	£266	£1,329
Mandatory HMO licence (20+ lettings)	£1,704	£426	£2,130

Discounts on Part B: £100 for accredited landlords, and £75 if your property has an EPC rated C or above. Paper applications cost £117.10 extra. Always check the latest fees with Havering Council. Sources: Havering property licensing and supporting documents.

Could your property reach an EPC rating of C? A new EPC from £75 could save £75 on your Havering licence. Book online or call 020 4646 9005.

Compliance checklist

What every Havering 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 Havering

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

Romford RM1

Gidea Park RM2

Harold Wood RM3

Harold Hill RM3

Collier Row RM5

Hornchurch RM11

Emerson Park RM11

Elm Park RM12

Rainham RM13

Upminster RM14

Family homes and growing HMOs. Havering has a high share of family houses, and more are being converted to shared homes around Romford. Larger properties usually mean more gas appliances and circuits, so our clear, per-appliance and per-bedroom pricing keeps costs predictable.

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 Havering 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 Havering landlords

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Which safety certificates do landlords in Havering need?

Landlords in Havering 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 Havering?

Havering 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 Havering do you cover?

We cover all of Havering, including Romford, Gidea Park, Harold Wood, Harold Hill, Collier Row, Hornchurch, Emerson Park, Elm Park, Rainham, Upminster, across postcodes RM1, RM2, RM3, RM4, RM5, RM7, RM11, RM12, RM13, RM14. Enter your postcode when you book online to confirm availability.

How much does a gas safety certificate cost in Havering?

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 Havering postcodes.

How quickly can you visit a property in Havering?

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 Havering?

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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