Garage courts and outbuildings
Many 1970s and 1980s estates put garages in shared courts or blocks. If a garage, shed or garden office is fed from the house, it’s part of the installation.
- Mention any garage, shed or garden office supply
EICR · MILTON KEYNES
EICRs for everysquare of theMilton Keynes grid
Electrical Installation Condition Reports for landlords, letting agents and homeowners across MK1 to MK19 and Olney. We cover Victorian terraces in Wolverton, 1970s estates in Fishermead and Netherfield and new builds in Broughton and Fairfields. Fixed price from £95, PDF report within 48 hours.
- Price fixed in writing before we book
- PDF report within 48 hours
- We arrange access with your tenant
- Itemised repair quote, no pressure
Check your postcode
Type an MK postcode to see the area, the age of the homes there and which council handles licensing.
MK1 to MK19, plus MK46Try MK2 (Bletchley), MK10 (Broughton) or MK12 (Wolverton).
MK1 | Denbigh and Mount Farm | Mostly business estates around Bletchley, with some housing. | Milton Keynes City Council
MK2 | Central Bletchley, Fenny Stratford, Water Eaton | Victorian and Edwardian terraces, plus 1960s–70s estates such as the Lakes Estate. | Milton Keynes City Council
MK3 | Old, Far and West Bletchley, Newton Leys | Older Bletchley streets, post-war estates and new build at Newton Leys. | Milton Keynes City Council (a few addresses: Buckinghamshire)
MK4 | Emerson Valley, Furzton, Tattenhoe, Oxley Park | 1980s–90s estates and 2000s–2010s new build. | Milton Keynes City Council (a few addresses: Buckinghamshire)
MK5 | Loughton, Shenley Church End, Shenley Lodge, Crownhill | An old village core and 1980s estates. | Milton Keynes City Council
MK6 | Fishermead, Netherfield, Coffee Hall, Beanhill, Oldbrook | 1970s new-town estates. | Milton Keynes City Council
MK7 | Kents Hill, Walnut Tree, Browns Wood, Caldecotte, Wavendon | Mainly 1990s estates. | Milton Keynes City Council
MK8 | Two Mile Ash, Great Holm, Wymbush, Whitehouse | 1980s estates and 2010s new build at Whitehouse. | Milton Keynes City Council
MK9 | Central Milton Keynes and Campbell Park | Apartments, mostly from the 2000s onward. | Milton Keynes City Council
MK10 | Broughton, Brooklands, Monkston, Oakgrove, Middleton | 2000s–2010s expansion-area new build. | Milton Keynes City Council
MK11 | Stony Stratford, Fairfields, Galley Hill | A Georgian and Victorian high street, 1970s estates and new build at Fairfields. | Milton Keynes City Council
MK12 | Wolverton, Old Wolverton, Greenleys, Hodge Lea | Victorian railway terraces and 1970s estates. | Milton Keynes City Council
MK13 | Bradwell, New Bradwell, Bradville, Heelands | Victorian railway terraces and 1970s estates. | Milton Keynes City Council
MK14 | Great Linford, Neath Hill, Conniburrow, Stantonbury | 1970s new-town estates around older villages. | Milton Keynes City Council
MK15 | Willen, Pennyland, Tongwell, Great Woolstone | 1970s–80s estates. | Milton Keynes City Council
MK16 | Newport Pagnell and nearby villages | A historic town centre with post-war and modern estates. | Milton Keynes City Council (some villages: West Northamptonshire)
MK17 | Woburn Sands, Newton Longville, Aspley Guise | Villages either side of the borough boundary. | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire or Central Bedfordshire, depending on the address
MK19 | Hanslope, Castlethorpe, Old Stratford, Deanshanger | Villages north of the city. | Milton Keynes City Council (Old Stratford and Deanshanger: West Northamptonshire)
MK46 | Olney, Emberton, Lavendon | A historic market town and villages. | Milton Keynes City Council
Nearest crossing: H6 Childs Way × V7 Saxon Street
£40,000
Max civil penaltyper breach, England (from 2025)
5
Years, at mostbetween inspections of a let home
28
Daysto finish remedial work the report asks for
£730
MK HMO licence feepaid in two parts (council, Oct 2026)
48
Hoursto your PDF report after the visit
Each estate was wired in one go. Find yours.
Milton Keynes was planned as a “lazy grid” of roughly one-kilometre squares. Horizontal Ways run H1 Ridgeway to H10 Bletcham Way and vertical Streets run V1 Snelshall Street to V11 Tongwell Street. Most squares hold one estate, usually built in a few years by one developer.
That matters for an EICR. Homes on the same estate usually share the same wiring, the same consumer unit and the same weak spots. An inspector who knows when a square was built knows where to look. The towns that were here before the new town (Wolverton, Stony Stratford, Bletchley, Newport Pagnell and Olney) are older again.
Pick a square on the board to see roughly when it was built and what an inspection there tends to turn up.
Swipe sideways to see the whole grid
- Older towns
- 1950s–60s Bletchley
- 1970s new town
- 1980s–90s
- 2000s onward
A schematic, not a map: squares are placed roughly by grid position and not to scale. Build periods are approximate, and many homes have been rewired since. The inspector reports on what is there on the day.
Fishermead
MK6 · 1970s new-town estate
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What an inspection there tends to find
Older town (Victorian and earlier)
Mostly built before 1940
- Cable from several decades in one house, where circuits were extended over the years
- Older consumer units, sometimes still with rewireable fuses
- Main bonding to gas and water pipes missing or undersized
- Cellars, rear extensions and loft rooms on extra circuits
1950s–60s Bletchley growth
Mostly built in the 1950s and 60s
- Wiring 60 years old or more where the home hasn't been rewired
- Boards replaced piecemeal, so RCD protection may be partial
- Kitchen and bathroom alterations from several eras
- Older lighting runs without an earth conductor
1970s new-town estate
Mostly built 1967–1980
- Original 1970s wiring: often sound, but now around 50 years old
- No RCD protection on some circuits unless the board was upgraded
- Storage heaters and off-peak circuits in some homes
- Flat roofs and timber frames: damp can reach lofts and ceiling roses
1980s–90s estate
Mostly built 1980–1999
- Split-load boards with RCDs on sockets but not on lighting
- Garage and garden supplies added later, sometimes as DIY
- Plastic consumer units with older breakers
- Usually good wiring, with simpler fixes when something is found
2000s onward
Built from 2000 onward
- Modern RCD or RCBO boards, so reports are often clean
- Check the EIC date: after five years you need an EICR
- Apartments: the landlord supply and risers are run by the managing agent
- EV chargers, solar panels and smart meters added since handover
Six moments that shaped the wiring in MK homes
A city that is barely sixty years old still has homes from every decade since the railway arrived. Select a peak on the trace.
1838
The railway works open at Wolverton
The London and Birmingham Railway built its works at Wolverton, and terraced streets followed there and at New Bradwell. Many of these houses have been rewired at least once, so one house can contain cable from several decades. Bonding, older boards and added circuits in cellars and lofts are the usual findings.
1950s
Bletchley grows first
Before the new town, Bletchley expanded with post-war estates, later including overspill housing such as the Lakes Estate at Water Eaton. Homes from this period that were never fully rewired are now over 60 years old, and RCD protection is often partial.
1967
A new town is designated
Milton Keynes was designated a new town in January 1967. It took in Bletchley, Wolverton, Stony Stratford and the villages between them, and the planners laid the grid over the lot. One council now looks after all of it, so licensing rules are the same from Olney to Bletchley.
1970s
The grid fills in
Estates such as Fishermead, Netherfield, Coffee Hall, Beanhill and Conniburrow were built fast, often in one style per square, with flat roofs, timber frames and electric heating in places. Unless the consumer unit has been replaced, it is now roughly 50 years old and may not have RCD protection on every circuit.
1990s
Closes and cul-de-sacs
Later estates such as Kents Hill, Walnut Tree and Emerson Valley usually have split-load boards with RCDs on the sockets. Typical findings are lighting circuits without RCD protection and garage or garden supplies added since.
2022
City status, and the newest estates
Milton Keynes became a city in 2022, while Broughton, Oakgrove, Fairfields, Whitehouse and Tattenhoe Park were still filling up. These homes have modern boards, but many buy-to-lets here are now past the five years their new-build EIC covers.
TEST 2 OF 6 · EXAMPLE
0.48 Ω
CONTINUITY OF PROTECTIVE CONDUCTORS
Turn the dial: six checks behind every report
An EICR is the electrical equivalent of a survey. It isn’t a quick look at the sockets: the inspector tests each circuit against BS 7671, the UK wiring regulations, and writes down what they find.
VISUAL
— — —
LOOK BEFORE TESTING
Visual inspection
Before any instrument comes out, the inspector looks over the whole installation: damaged sockets and switches, scorch marks, missing blanks in the consumer unit, cables without proper protection, and the earthing and bonding clamps on the gas and water pipes.
Ω CONT
0.48 Ω
CONTINUITY OF PROTECTIVE CONDUCTORS
Continuity
Checks that every earth conductor runs unbroken from the board to the furthest point, and that ring circuits really are rings. A break here can leave metal parts live in a fault without anyone knowing.
MΩ INS
>299 MΩ
INSULATION RESISTANCE AT 500 V
Insulation resistance
A test voltage is applied between conductors to make sure the insulation isn’t breaking down. BS 7671 sets a minimum of 1 MΩ for standard circuits. Low readings often point to damp, damage or deteriorating older cable.
POL
OK
POLARITY CORRECT
Polarity
Switches, fuses and breakers must sit in the line conductor, not the neutral. Reversed polarity can leave a light fitting or socket live even when it has been switched off.
Zs
0.62 Ω
EARTH FAULT LOOP IMPEDANCE
Earth fault loop impedance
Measures the resistance of the path a fault current would take, so the inspector can confirm the breaker or fuse would disconnect quickly enough to prevent a shock or fire.
RCD
24 ms
RCD TRIP TIME AT 30 mA
RCD test
Each residual current device is tripped on purpose to check it disconnects within the required time. Missing or slow RCDs are among the most common findings in older Milton Keynes homes.
- Visual inspectionDamage, heat marks, missing covers, bonding
- ContinuityEarths and ring circuits are unbroken
- Insulation resistanceInsulation isn’t breaking down
- PolaritySwitches and fuses on the live side
- Earth fault loopA fault would clear fast enough
- RCD testEach RCD trips in time
The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020
The legal duties, in the order a landlord meets them
These rules apply to private lets in Milton Keynes as everywhere else in England. Since 2025 they also cover new social-housing tenancies. Scroll and the signal runs through each duty in turn.
A valid report before the tenancy starts
A new tenancy can’t begin without an inspection and test less than five years old, or an earlier date if the last report set one.
Reg 3(1)(c)
Inspect again at least every five years
Sooner if the report recommends it. HMOs and older installations are often given shorter intervals.
Reg 3(1)(b), 3(2)
Existing tenants: a copy within 28 days
Every tenant in the property gets the report within 28 days of the inspection.
Reg 3(3)(b)
New tenants: a copy before they move in
Hand it over with the tenancy paperwork, alongside the gas safety record and EPC.
Reg 3(3)(e)(i)
Prospective tenants: within 28 days of asking
If someone viewing the property asks in writing, they get a copy within 28 days.
Reg 3(3)(e)(ii)
The council: within 7 days of a request
Milton Keynes City Council can ask for the report in writing, and you have seven days to supply it. Keep a copy for the next inspector too.
Reg 3(3)(c), 3(3)(ca)–(d)
Remedial work within 28 days
Anything coded C1, C2 or FI must be put right within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
Reg 3(4)
Written confirmation within 28 days of the work
Tell the tenant and the council in writing that the work is done, with the electrician’s confirmation.
Reg 3(5)
Up to £40,000 for each breach
S.I. 2020/312, as amended by S.I. 2025/1043
Miss one of the duties above and Milton Keynes City Council can step in.
A civil penalty
Up to £40,000 for each breach. The council serves a notice of intent first, and you can appeal to the First-tier Tribunal.
The work done for you, at your cost
The council can arrange the remedial work itself and recover what it spends.
One defence
Showing you took all reasonable steps to comply. A current report is the first of those steps.
Milton Keynes City Council
Licensing in MK: mandatory HMOs, plus a planning rule
Milton Keynes City Council is a unitary authority, so one council handles licensing and housing standards for the whole borough. When we checked its website in October 2026, it ran only the national mandatory HMO licence. We found no additional or selective licensing scheme. Schemes change, so check with the council before you let.
Licence needed
HMOs with five or more people who are not all related, forming two or more households and sharing facilities
Fee
£730 in two parts: £485 when you apply, £245 when the licence is approved
Length
Up to five years; apply to renew two months before it expires
Policy
HMO Licensing Policy adopted 21 October 2025; HMO amenity standards apply
Planning
Article 4 directions mean turning a family house (C3) into a small HMO (C4) needs planning permission anywhere in the borough. This has applied to the urban area since 30 December 2010 and to the whole borough since 23 December 2011.
Penalties
The council lists fines of up to £40,000, prosecution, rent repayment orders of up to 24 months’ rent and interim management orders
What the HMO application asks for
- Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
- PAT test certificate for appliances supplied with the tenancy
- Gas safety certificate, if there's a gas supply
- Fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates (testing within the last 12 months)
- Floor plan with room sizes, alarms, emergency lighting and fire doors
- Furniture fire-safety declaration, tenancy terms and photo ID
If you don’t yet have the EICR or PAT certificate, the council can make supplying them a licence condition with a deadline. We can do the EICR and PAT testing on the same visit. Sources are listed at the foot of the page.
Does your let need a licence?
Switch on each line that describes the property. The lights below show what applies under the Milton Keynes rules.
About the propertyOffOn
It’s an HMO
Licence needed
Planning check
This describes an ordinary single-household let. No HMO licence is needed, but you still need a valid EICR before the tenancy starts.
Licence needed. Five or more people in two or more households sharing facilities makes this a licensable HMO in Milton Keynes. The fee is £730 (£485 + £245), and the application asks for an EICR and a PAT certificate.
An HMO, but not licensable. With fewer than five occupiers, Milton Keynes currently needs no licence. The HMO management regulations still apply, and so does the EICR duty.
Without shared facilities, this is likely to be self-contained flats rather than a shared house. Each flat needs its own EICR.
One household, however many people, is not an HMO. No licence is needed, but the EICR duty applies.
If it isn’t the occupiers’ main home (e.g. a short let), HMO rules may not apply. Check with the council’s private sector housing team.
Planning: Article 4 directions mean changing a family house (C3) into an HMO needs planning permission anywhere in the borough. Speak to the council’s planning team first.
Licensing an HMO in MK? We can test the electrics and the appliances in one visit, at a price fixed in writing.
New builds in Broughton, Fairfields, Whitehouse and Tattenhoe Park
Bought new? Your certificate has a clock on it
Much of Milton Keynes is recent, and many buy-to-let homes here came straight from the developer. A new home comes with an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) rather than an EICR.
Council guidance for landlords, for example from Slough and Shropshire, says a property built or fully rewired in the last five years can use its EIC instead of an EICR. Once the EIC is five years old, you need a full EICR, even if the certificate suggests a later date. Homes on the first phases of the expansion areas are now well past that point.
Enter the date on your last EICR or EIC to see when the next inspection is due. If the report recommends an earlier date, that date applies.
Date of the last EICR
01 yr2345 yrs
Enter a date to see when the next inspection is due.
Four codes, four lights
Every observation on an EICR gets a code. Any C1, C2 or FI makes the whole report “unsatisfactory”. C3s on their own don’t. Press an LED.
C1
Danger present
C2
Potentially dangerous
FI
Investigate further
C3
Improvement recommended
Report: UNSATISFACTORY · act immediately
C1: Danger present
There is a risk of injury right now. The inspector should make it safe before leaving, for example by isolating the circuit (with your agreement), and record what was done.
- Exposed live parts at a broken socket, switch or ceiling rose
- A consumer unit with missing covers and live parts within reach
- Signs of burning at a connection that is still in use
Report: UNSATISFACTORY · fix within 28 days
C2: Potentially dangerous
Not dangerous this minute, but it would become so if a fault occurred. These are the most common reasons an MK report fails.
- No main protective bonding to the gas or water pipes
- No RCD protection where the regulations call for it, e.g. sockets likely to supply outdoor equipment
- Evidence of overheating at the board or an accessory
Report: UNSATISFACTORY · investigate within 28 days
FI: Further investigation
Something couldn’t be fully assessed during the inspection and needs a closer look. It counts against the report until it has been investigated.
- A circuit that can't be traced back to the board
- Test readings that don't add up and suggest a hidden fault
- Wiring buried in a way that prevents testing
Report: can still be SATISFACTORY
C3: Improvement recommended
The installation doesn’t meet the current edition of BS 7671 in some way, but it isn’t unsafe. No legal deadline applies; worth planning for the next upgrade.
- No RCD protection on lighting circuits in an older installation
- Circuit labelling missing or out of date at the consumer unit
- Older accessories that are worn but still safe
Fixed prices for Milton Keynes
The price depends on the size of the installation, not the postcode. We confirm it in writing before we book, and it doesn’t change on the day.
EICR · MILTON KEYNES · PRICES INCLUDE THE PDF REPORT
Property
Typical MK examples
Price
Studio
Studio flats in Central MK and Campbell Park, and flats over the shops in Wolverton and Stony Stratford
£95
1–3 bed home
Flats and terraces in Fishermead or Bletchley, semis in Furzton or Emerson Valley, new builds in Broughton
£118.99
4 bed home
Larger family homes in Monkston, Oakgrove, Walnut Tree or Kents Hill
£129.99
5–6 bed home
Detached houses in Monkston, Oakgrove or Fairfields
£169.99
HMO
Shared houses with a licence application or renewal. The price depends on rooms and boards.
from £169.99
Additional consumer unit (fuse board): £109.99 each.
- Every circuit tested, not a sample
- PDF report within 48 hours
- Photos of anything that needs attention
- Itemised repair quote, no obligation
- Tenant access arranged for you
- Reminder before the next one is due
Estimate yours
Slide and switch to match the property.
Bedrooms
Studio123456+
£118.99
1–3 bed band. We fix the exact figure in writing.
How the job runs, start to finish
Six stages, like a board passing through the zones of an oven. Press a zone to jump to it.
Call or send the form
Tell us the postcode, bedrooms and whether it’s let. We confirm a fixed price in writing.
Access arranged
We agree a time with your tenant or agent and confirm the date in writing.
Inspector arrives
Photo ID at the door. The power goes off circuit by circuit, so plan around freezers and home-working.
Testing
Visual checks, then the six tests. A flat takes a couple of hours; large houses and HMOs take longer.
Report within 48 hours
A PDF with every observation coded and photos of anything that needs work.
Repairs, only if needed
An itemised quote with no pressure to use us. We set your renewal reminder.
Stage 1 of 6
Who we inspect for
Six connections, one report format. Select a pin.
Landlords
One flat or a portfolio across the grid. Reports go straight to you or your agent, named by address, with renewal reminders set for each property.
Letting agents
Several properties booked in one go across MK postcodes. We handle tenant access and send reports in a consistent format for your files.
HMO landlords
Milton Keynes licence applications and renewals ask for an EICR and PAT certificate. We can test both in one visit and time it around your licence date.
Homeowners
No legal duty applies, but IET guidance suggests an inspection every 10 years, and whenever you move in. Useful before a rewire, extension or EV charger.
Buyers and sellers
Not required for a sale, but a recent report answers the surveyor’s questions early, especially on older Wolverton, Stony Stratford or Bletchley houses.
Serviced and short lets
Operators near Central MK and the business parks use a current EICR for their insurer and their own records, even where the tenancy rules don’t apply.
Areas we cover across Milton Keynes
We arrange inspections across the Milton Keynes postcode districts below. A few districts cross the borough boundary. For those addresses, licensing is handled by the neighbouring council, and the table says which.
19 districts
District
Areas and estates
MK1
Denbigh, Mount Farm and the Bletchley business estates
MK2
Central Bletchley, Fenny Stratford, Water Eaton and the Lakes Estate
MK3
Old Bletchley, Far Bletchley, West Bletchley, Newton LeysSmall parts fall in Buckinghamshire
MK4
Emerson Valley, Furzton, Tattenhoe, Tattenhoe Park, Kingsmead, Oxley Park, WestcroftSmall parts fall in Buckinghamshire
MK5
Loughton, Shenley Church End, Shenley Lodge, Crownhill, Oakhill
MK6
Fishermead, Oldbrook, Springfield, Netherfield, Coffee Hall, Beanhill, Eaglestone, Woughton
MK7
Kents Hill, Walnut Tree, Browns Wood, Caldecotte, Walton, Wavendon
MK8
Two Mile Ash, Great Holm, Wymbush, Whitehouse
MK9
Central Milton Keynes and Campbell Park
MK10
Broughton, Brooklands, Kingston, Middleton, Monkston, Oakgrove
MK11
Stony Stratford, Fairfields, Galley Hill, Fullers Slade
MK12
Wolverton, Old Wolverton, Greenleys, Hodge Lea
MK13
Bradwell, New Bradwell, Bradville, Bancroft, Heelands, Stonebridge
MK14
Great Linford, Neath Hill, Conniburrow, Stantonbury, Blakelands, Downs Barn
MK15
Willen, Pennyland, Tongwell, Newlands, Great Woolstone
MK16
Newport Pagnell and nearby villagesSome villages fall in West Northamptonshire
MK17
Woburn Sands, Newton Longville, Great Brickhill, Aspley GuiseCrosses into Buckinghamshire and Central Bedfordshire
MK19
Hanslope, Castlethorpe, Old Stratford, DeanshangerOld Stratford and Deanshanger are in West Northamptonshire
MK46
Olney, Emberton, Lavendon
Not sure which council covers your address? Call 020 3386 1854 and we’ll check with you before we book.
Things that make an MK visit go smoothly
Milton Keynes homes have a few quirks that change how a visit runs. Mention any of these when you book and the inspector arrives with the right access arranged and enough time set aside.
Apartment risers in Central MK
In apartment blocks the meters often sit in locked riser cupboards. We ask the managing agent or concierge for access before the visit, so the inspector isn’t waiting in the lobby.
- Mention the building name and managing agent
Older town terraces
Houses in Wolverton, New Bradwell and Stony Stratford often have cellars, rear extensions and meters in unexpected places. Loft conversions and added kitchens often mean extra circuits.
- Mention a cellar, loft conversion or extension
Storage heaters and off-peak meters
Some flats and houses run electric storage heating on a separate off-peak circuit. That circuit is tested like any other, so the inspector needs the second meter or time switch.
- Mention storage heaters or a second meter
What every inspector brings
Rather than quote reviews we can’t show you yet, here is what you can check for yourself on the day.
C&G 2391 or equivalent
The inspection and testing qualification for this kind of work.
Works to BS 7671
Every test and code follows the current UK wiring regulations.
Photo ID at the door
Your tenant knows who to expect, and the inspector shows ID on arrival.
Calibrated test kit
Instruments in calibration, so the readings on your report mean something.
Scheme number on request
Ask for the inspector’s registration and look it up on the scheme’s public register.
How to check: competent-person schemes publish searchable registers, and the government-backed Electrical Competent Person register lists registered businesses. Ask us for the details before the visit and check them yourself.
Five promises, soldered on
Price fixed in writing
The figure we confirm before booking is the figure on the invoice.
Report within 48 hours
A PDF in your inbox, ready to send to tenants and your agent.
Tenant access arranged
We contact your tenant or agent and agree the time with them.
No pressure on repairs
An itemised quote if work is needed. Use any qualified electrician you like.
Renewal reminder
We remind you well before the next inspection is due.
Ten things to sort out first
Tick them off as you go. The more of these are done, the faster the visit and the fewer items marked “limitation” on the report.
Clear access to the consumer unit
Move coats, boxes and shoe racks away from the fuse board.
Find the meter cupboard key
Common in flats and Central MK apartment blocks.
Tell tenants the power will go off
In stages, circuit by circuit, during the visit.
Flag medical equipment or home-working
We plan the order of testing around it.
Open up lofts, garages and outbuildings
Anything with a supply from the house needs testing.
Have the last EICR or EIC to hand
It helps the inspector compare readings.
Locate any second board or off-peak meter
Storage-heater circuits and extensions often have their own board.
Make sockets reachable
A few behind heavy furniture is fine; most should be accessible.
Keep pets secure
Doors will be opening and closing.
Share parking details
Permit, parking court or visitor bay: tell us which.
Readiness
0 of 10 done. Start with the consumer unit; it’s the one thing the inspector can’t work without.
Do I need an EICR to let a property in Milton Keynes?
Yes. Private landlords in England must have the electrical installation inspected and tested at least every five years and before a new tenancy starts, and give copies to tenants and, on request, to Milton Keynes City Council. The rules come from the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020.
How much does an EICR cost in Milton Keynes?
A studio is £95, a 1–3 bed home £118.99, a 4 bed home £129.99 and a 5–6 bed home £169.99. HMOs start from £169.99, and each additional consumer unit is £109.99. We fix the exact price in writing before booking.
I let a new build in Broughton or Fairfields. Do I still need an EICR?
Council guidance accepts the Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) from a new build or full rewire while it is less than five years old. After five years you need an EICR, even if the EIC suggests a later date. Use the timer above to check your date.
Does Milton Keynes have selective or additional licensing?
When we checked in October 2026, the council’s website listed only mandatory HMO licensing (five or more people forming two or more households and sharing facilities). We found no additional or selective scheme. Schemes can be introduced after consultation, so check with the council’s private sector housing team before you let.
What electrical paperwork does an MK HMO licence need?
The application asks for an EICR and a PAT certificate for electrical appliances supplied with the tenancy, alongside fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates, a gas safety certificate where there’s gas, and a floor plan. The council fee is £730, paid in two parts. We can do the EICR and PAT testing on one visit.
How long does the inspection take?
A flat usually takes a couple of hours. Larger houses, homes with a second board and HMOs take longer. We’ll give you an idea when we confirm the booking.
Will the power be off during the visit?
Yes, on and off. Circuits are isolated one at a time for testing, so let your tenants know, especially anyone working from home or using medical equipment. Fridges and freezers are fine for the short periods involved if the doors stay shut.
What happens if the report is unsatisfactory?
Any C1, C2 or FI must be put right within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so. You then confirm in writing to the tenant and the council that it’s done. We send an itemised quote, but you can use any qualified electrician.
Do my tenants need to be in?
Not necessarily. Someone has to let the inspector in, which can be the tenant, your agent or a key arrangement. Tenants should get proper written notice of the visit; we can arrange the time with them directly.
How often should a homeowner have one?
There’s no legal requirement for owner-occupiers. Industry guidance from the IET recommends an inspection every 10 years for an owner-occupied home and whenever the home changes hands, which matters on older Wolverton and Bletchley houses.
Do I need an EICR to sell a house in Milton Keynes?
It isn’t a legal requirement for a sale, but buyers and their surveyors often ask about the electrics. A recent report answers the question early and can avoid a last-minute renegotiation.
Do you cover Newport Pagnell, Olney and Woburn Sands?
Yes, these are in MK16, MK46 and MK17. Some villages in MK16, MK17 and MK19 fall under Buckinghamshire, Central Bedfordshire or West Northamptonshire for licensing, so we’ll tell you which council applies when you book.
Get a fixed price for your MK property
Send the details, or call. We’ll confirm the price in writing and suggest dates.
- Price fixed in writing before we book
- PDF report within 48 hours of the visit
- Tenant access arranged for you
- Itemised repair quote, no pressure