PROPERTY COMPLIANCE · LEWISHAM
Selective licensing and letting preparation: a clearer inspection enquiry
Landlords around Catford, Deptford, Brockley and Lewisham should identify the ward and tenancy arrangement before planning documents for a new let.
For an urgent enquiry, call 07506 892739. The postcode, service scope and availability are confirmed before any booking.
The property question that matters in Lewisham
Is the property inside a current selective designation or otherwise subject to HMO licensing?
Check the latest electrical inspection, gas record where relevant, occupancy and any council licence reference.
Lewisham property licensing and compliance context
Lewisham’s selective licensing scheme came into force in July 2024 in designated parts of the borough. The council provides an interactive checker and distinguishes those applications from HMO licences.
A Lewisham postal address alone is insufficient to determine licensing; consult the council’s interactive map for the precise premises.
Primary source: Lewisham Council property licensing applications. Council designations, exemptions and commencement dates can change; always use the latest official address-specific guidance. This site does not issue council licences or determine legal obligations for individual properties.
Three useful Lewisham service enquiry routes
Landlord compliance
Share the relevant inspection date, reason for the request and areas or installations to be covered.
Gas safety
For this service, explain whether the property is occupied, how access will be arranged and any recent changes or remedial work.
EICR
Identify the report or certificate you need and any existing documentation you already hold.
What to include with your Lewisham quotation request
- Complete property postcode and whether it is a house, flat, HMO, converted block or commercial premises.
- Who occupies and manages the property, and which rooms or communal areas are relevant.
- Existing report dates, licence reference if applicable, and any remedial or planned construction work.
- Access limitations, keyholder arrangements, preferred contact method and any genuine deadline.
A practical lewisham housing licensing map checklist
First, clarify whether you are asking about the same premises for every inspection. For a rented flat, the electrical installation boundary and any gas appliances must be clear. For a block or HMO, identify shared access and the person with management responsibilities. If a document is already valid, supplying its date can prevent redundant work.
Next, check the Lewisham council information linked above for licensing eligibility. Safety assessments do not substitute for council applications, and a licence does not remove the need for applicable inspections. Finally, use one quotation enquiry for the services you actually need, without expecting one certificate to cover unrelated disciplines.
Request an itemised Lewisham quotation
Select one or several services, give us the property postcode and explain what needs to be inspected. Price, availability, the competent professional and resulting documentation are confirmed before a booking is agreed.
FAQs for Lewisham landlords and agents
Is the property inside a current selective designation or otherwise subject to HMO licensing?
Start with the full Lewisham postcode, who occupies the premises and how the property is arranged. The current council guidance, rather than a generic borough list, determines whether a licence is required.
Can I combine Gas safety with EICR in one enquiry?
Yes. Select both services and describe their separate purposes. The quotation will need to establish who undertakes each inspection, the areas and installations included, expected reports and any exclusions.
Does a council licence replace a safety inspection in Lewisham?
No. Council licensing and a professional certificate or assessment are not interchangeable. Check the relevant council scheme and retain documents for each applicable duty.
Continue your research
See the London borough directory, compare property compliance services, or review Landlord compliance guidance. For another contact route, message the team on WhatsApp.