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Landlord Compliance
Certificates.
Stay legal. Protect your tenants. Stay insured.
Electrical compliance certificates for private landlords, letting agents, and property managers across Sussex. EICR condition reports, consumer unit upgrades, and all associated remedial works — completed in a single visit wherever possible.
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Everything a landlord needs
to stay compliant and protected
Private landlords in England have clear legal obligations to keep their electrical installations safe and certified. Failure to comply can result in fines of up to £30,000, invalidation of your landlord insurance, and personal liability in the event of an incident. We make compliance simple — one call, fixed price, certificate issued the same day.
EICR — the core requirement
The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require a valid EICR renewed every 5 years. It is the single most important electrical certificate a landlord must hold.
Legal duty of care
Beyond the EICR, landlords have an ongoing duty to ensure the electrical installation remains safe between inspections. Visible defects must be repaired promptly — failure to do so is a breach of the Housing Act.
Certificate issued same day
All inspections are fully documented and the certificate is issued digitally on the same day. You can forward it to your letting agent, tenant, or council immediately without waiting.
Portfolio pricing available
If you manage multiple properties we offer portfolio pricing. Call us to discuss — the more properties you have in Sussex, the better the rate we can offer.
Who needs landlord electrical
compliance certificates?
The rules are clear and the penalties are serious. Here's who must have a current certificate.
Private landlords renting to tenants
If you rent out a property in England you must have a valid EICR and provide a copy to your tenant within 28 days of the inspection, or before a new tenancy starts. This applies to all private landlords regardless of the number of properties.
Get a free quote →HMO landlords & property managers
Houses in multiple occupation require an EICR every 5 years as a condition of their HMO licence. Missing or expired certificates can result in licence refusal and substantial fines from the local council.
Get a quote →Letting agents managing on behalf of landlords
Many letting agents now require a valid EICR before taking on a management contract. We work directly with letting agencies to coordinate inspections across managed portfolios across Sussex.
Get a quote →Portfolio landlords across Sussex
Managing multiple properties means staggered renewal dates and keeping track of compliance across a portfolio. We help landlords plan ahead, batch inspections, and keep all certificates current at the best possible price.
Get a quote →How we get your landlord
certificate sorted — fast
One call. Fixed price. Certificate the same day.
Book your inspection
Call or WhatsApp with your postcode and property details. We give you a fixed price on the call and confirm an appointment — same day or next day in most cases across Sussex.
We carry out the EICR
Our Part P registered engineer arrives at the property, tests every circuit against current BS 7671 standards, and records all results. The inspection takes 2–4 hours for a typical residential property.
Remedial works completed
Where the inspection identifies C1 or C2 faults, we carry out remedial works immediately or schedule a return visit. We will not leave a property with an unresolved danger without discussing it with you first.
Certificate issued — same day
Once the installation is confirmed Satisfactory, the EICR certificate is issued digitally the same day. Send it directly to your tenant, letting agent, or council as required.
Why Sussex landlords
choose Bright Sparks
Hundreds of Sussex landlords trust us to keep their properties compliant. Fast, fixed-price, and certificates accepted everywhere.
Part P registered — certificates accepted everywhere
As Part P registered contractors, our landlord certificates are accepted by all letting agents, councils, mortgage lenders, and insurers without question. No risk of a tenant complaint about an unrecognised certificate.
Fixed price — quoted before we arrive
We give you the full price before we start. The price doesn't change when we get there, regardless of what we find. Remedial works are priced and agreed separately before we carry them out.
Same-day certificates — forward them immediately
The certificate is issued digitally the same day the inspection is completed. No waiting days for paperwork — you can forward it to your letting agent or tenant that evening if needed.
Portfolio management — we keep track for you
Tell us when your certificates are due to expire and we'll contact you ahead of time to schedule renewal. For portfolio landlords we provide a simple summary of all properties and their next due dates.
Landlord compliance services
across all of Sussex
From a first certificate to a full portfolio — we cover everything landlords need.
Landlord EICR Certificate
The legally required 5-yearly electrical inspection report. Tests every circuit, issues graded findings, and provides a Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory result. Required by law for all private rentals in England.
Consumer Unit Upgrades
Where an EICR identifies an outdated or non-compliant consumer unit, we upgrade to a current-spec metal-clad unit with full RCD protection. Work completed and certified to BS 7671 with a full EICR on completion.
Remedial Works
C1 and C2 observations from an EICR must be remedied within 28 days. We carry out all associated remedial works — circuit repairs, rewiring, earthing upgrades, and replacement of faulty accessories — and issue an updated certificate.
HMO Inspections
We understand the additional requirements for HMO licensing and are familiar with council inspection formats. Reports are issued in a format accepted by all local authorities across East and West Sussex.
Portfolio Inspections
Managing multiple properties? We coordinate inspections across a portfolio, track renewal dates, and offer reduced pricing per property for landlords with five or more properties in Sussex.
New Tenancy Compliance
Letting a property for the first time or changing tenants? We carry out the EICR, produce the certificate, and provide a digital copy ready to hand to your tenant before move-in day.
What the law says about
landlord electrical compliance
The Electrical Safety Standards (Private Rented Sector) Regulations 2020
Since 1 April 2021 all private landlords in England must ensure the electrical installation in their rental properties is inspected and tested by a qualified person at intervals of no more than 5 years, or at each new tenancy, whichever is sooner. The landlord must obtain a written report, supply a copy to the tenant within 28 days, and provide a copy to the local council within 7 days of a written request.
What happens if the EICR is Unsatisfactory?
If the report returns an Unsatisfactory result — meaning one or more C1 or C2 observations are recorded — the landlord must arrange for remedial works to be completed within 28 days, or sooner if specified in the report. Written confirmation that the remedial works have been completed must be provided to the tenant and retained by the landlord. Failure to meet this deadline is a breach of the regulations.
Council enforcement and fines
Local councils have the power to serve a remedial notice requiring a landlord to carry out works and obtain a Satisfactory EICR. If the landlord fails to comply, the council can arrange for the works to be carried out itself and recover the cost from the landlord. Councils can also impose a financial penalty of up to £30,000 for a breach of the regulations.
Does a landlord EICR cover appliances?
No. The EICR covers only the fixed electrical installation — wiring, consumer unit, sockets, switches, and earthing. It does not cover portable electrical appliances. Landlords who provide white goods or other appliances should additionally arrange PAT testing of those appliances, though this is not a statutory requirement in the same way as the EICR.
How to provide the certificate to your tenant
The certificate can be provided in print or electronically. The key requirement is that the tenant receives a copy before they occupy the property (for new tenancies) or within 28 days of the inspection (for existing tenancies). Retain a copy for your own records for the duration of the tenancy and for at least 2 years after.
Need a landlord certificate in Sussex?
Call us directly — we give a fixed price on the call and can usually book you in same day or next day.
07950 692798Landlord certificates
across all of Sussex
We cover towns, villages, and rural properties across East and West Sussex. Not sure if we cover your postcode? Call or WhatsApp and we'll tell you straight away.
Areas We Cover
Don't see your town? We cover many smaller villages and rural areas across Sussex too.
Check Your AreaLandlord certificates in East Sussex
We work with private landlords and letting agents across Brighton, Hove, Eastbourne, Lewes, Hastings, Bexhill, Hailsham, Seaford, and all surrounding towns and villages. Many older properties in East Sussex have ageing wiring — we understand older installations and flag issues clearly in our reports.
Landlord certificates in West Sussex
Worthing, Shoreham, Lancing, Steyning, Henfield, and all towns across West Sussex. Whether you have a single rental flat or a portfolio of 20 properties, we cover all of West Sussex with same-day availability and fixed pricing.
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