How Much Does an EICR Certificate Cost?
£120 – £280
per property
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) costs between £120 and £280 per property, depending on the size of the property and the number of circuits being inspected. Landlords are legally required to have an EICR carried out every five years; homeowners are advised to get one when buying an older property or if the electrics have not been checked in many years.
Average cost
£120 – £280
per property
Prices vary by region, property type and tradesperson. Always get at least two quotes.
What affects the price?
Property size - a one-bedroom flat has fewer circuits than a five-bedroom house, so the inspection takes less time
Number of circuits - each circuit is tested individually; properties with more circuits take longer to inspect
Age and condition of wiring - older installations with known issues take longer to assess thoroughly
Remedial work required - if the EICR identifies C1 or C2 faults, remedial work must be carried out before the installation can be certified as satisfactory
Labour vs materials
An EICR on a 3-bed house typically takes two to four hours. The cost is almost entirely labour as no parts or materials are used during the inspection itself.
Repair or replace?
If the EICR returns a C1 code (danger present) or C2 code (potentially dangerous), the identified faults must be remedied before the report can be closed out. The cost of remedial works varies widely depending on what is found.
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