EICR Cost Breakdown: What You'll Actually Pay in 2026
EICR costs range from £100 to £350+ depending on property size and location. Here's a detailed breakdown of what affects the price and how to avoid overpaying.
The Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is mandatory for all rental properties in England. The cost varies significantly based on property size, age, location, and the condition of the electrical installation. Here's what determines what you'll pay.
For a standard 2-bedroom flat with modern wiring, expect £100-£150. A 3-bedroom semi-detached house typically costs £150-£250. Larger properties (4+ bedrooms) or HMOs cost £250-£350+. Properties with outdated wiring (pre-1970s) may take longer to inspect and cost more.
Regional price variation is significant. London and the South East are 20-40% more expensive than the Midlands or North. A 3-bed house EICR in Manchester might cost £150, while the same property in central London could be £250+.
The age of the wiring is the biggest cost factor after size. Modern installations (post-2000) are quick to inspect because they're standardised and well-documented. Older installations with a mix of wiring ages, non-standard layouts, or previous DIY modifications take much longer.
What's included in the price: a full inspection of the consumer unit (fuse box), all circuits, sockets, switches, light fittings, and fixed appliances. The electrician tests insulation resistance, earth fault loop impedance, polarity, and RCD operation. The result is a report grading each circuit as C1 (danger present), C2 (potentially dangerous), C3 (improvement recommended), or satisfactory.
If the EICR identifies C1 or C2 faults, remedial work is required within 28 days (or immediately for C1). This work is separate from the inspection cost. Common remedial costs: replacing a consumer unit (£350-£600), adding RCD protection (£150-£300), rewiring a circuit (£200-£500).
To get the best price: get three quotes, check the electrician is registered with NICEIC, NAPIT, or ELECSA, and ask whether the quote includes minor remedial work or just the inspection. Some electricians include fixing small issues (tightening connections, replacing damaged sockets) in the inspection price.
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