How much does an EICR cost?
Benchmarked across the UK's main trade price guides, a domestic Electrical Installation Condition Report lands between £100 and £250, averaging around £180–£200. Commercial work is priced per circuit. Here are the current numbers and what moves them.
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Domestic price benchmarks (checked against the major guides)
| Source | Quoted range | Average / notes |
|---|---|---|
| Checkatrade — electrical safety check cost guide | £100–£250 | Average £200; electricians £40–£70/hr, £250–£500/day; commercial £30–£50 per circuit. |
| MyJobQuote — electrical safety certificate cost | £150–£250 (landlord) | Average £180 for a standard home. |
| MyBuilder — EICR certificate cost guide | £100–£300 domestic | 3-bedroom house typically £200–£250. |
| Skills Training Group — EICR price list | £100–£400+ | See the by-bedroom table below. |
| OpenRent (landlord direct booking) | £185 + £10/extra bedroom | High-street letting agencies quoted at £240–£540 for the same reports. |
By property size (Skills Training Group table)
| Property | Typical EICR cost |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom flat | £100–£150 |
| 2-bedroom flat | £120–£180 |
| 2-bedroom house | £150–£200 |
| 3-bedroom house | £180–£250 |
| 4-bedroom house | £250–£350 |
| 5-bedroom house | £300–£400+ |
Commercial and industrial
Commercial EICRs are almost always quoted per circuit — £30–£50 each is the current going rate — because test time, not floor area, drives the hours. A small shop with 12 circuits is a morning; a distribution-heavy industrial unit can run to hundreds of circuits and several days. Get the circuit count agreed before the quote, or the price will move.
Full breakdown of scope, downtime and quote comparison: commercial EICR cost, per circuit.
By circuit count (arithmetic from the £30–£50 per-circuit rate)
| Circuits | Typical premises | Estimated cost | Time on site |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–10 | Small shop, office unit, single-phase board | £180–£500 | 2–4 hours |
| 11–20 | Pub, small warehouse, 2–3 distribution boards | £330–£1,000 | Half a day to a day |
| 21–40 | Restaurant, clinic, school building | £630–£2,000 | 1–2 days |
| 41–80 | Factory unit, hotel, multi-board site | £1,230–£4,000 | 2–4 days |
| 80+ | Industrial and distribution-heavy sites | £2,400+ — quote per site | 4+ days |
Ranges are the per-circuit trade rate multiplied by the circuit count; time assumes one tester working a board at a time. Neither includes remedials.
What changes the commercial price
- Number of distribution boards, not floor area. Each board means another set of dead tests before live testing can start.
- Three-phase and high-current circuits take longer per circuit than a domestic ring — allow for it in the per-circuit rate.
- Access and downtime. Testing needs the supply isolated circuit by circuit; out-of-hours or weekend windows carry a premium because the site can't go dark during trading hours.
- Not included: emergency lighting, fire alarm, fixed appliance (PAT) testing, and remedial work — each is a separate certificate and a separate quote. Confirm this before you compare two prices.
- Insurers and dutyholders set the interval (typically 3–5 years) — see how often an EICR is required, and the Section F date on the last report binds the next one.
What actually drives the price
- Circuit count — every circuit needs continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, Zs and RCD tests.
- Access — furniture to move, lofts to climb, tenant not answering the door; time is money at £40–£70/hour.
- Age and condition — old rubber/vulcanised-insulation or aluminium wiring takes longer to assess and code.
- Region and demand — London and the South East run 20–40% above national averages.
- Who you book through — letting-agent and franchise markup is the biggest single multiplier: the same flat is £150 direct, £240–£540 via agency channels.
Budget beyond the inspection fee
- Remedials are separate. The fee buys the inspection; C1/C2 repairs, FI investigations and consumer-unit upgrades are extra. Ask for the remedial rate card up front.
- Re-test after remedials. If the landlord must prove completion within 28 days, a follow-up visit or at minimum a re-verified certificate is needed.
- Multiple properties — book circuits together; most electricians discount per-property when a portfolio visits in one run.
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Sources: Checkatrade cost guide (Sept 2024 figures, still the trade reference range); MyJobQuote 2026 update; MyBuilder EICR price guide; Skills Training Group price list; OpenRent landlord hub. Prices are guides, not quotes — get a fixed price for your circuit count.
FAQ
How much does an EICR cost in the UK?
Most UK price guides put a domestic EICR between £100 and £250, with an average around £180–£200. Smaller flats sit near £100–£150; large houses £250–£400+. Commercial reports are usually priced per circuit, around £30–£50 each.
Why do EICR prices vary so much?
Price scales with the number of circuits (test time), property size and age, access (furniture, lofts, tenant availability), region and whether you book direct or through a letting agent. An agency-marked report can cost £240–£540 for the same flat a direct electrician covers for £150.
Is remedial work included in the EICR price?
Rarely. The fee covers inspection and testing only. C1/C2 remedials, further investigation for FI items and any re-test are charged separately — ask for remedial rates up front so a C2 does not ambush the budget.
Do landlords pay more for an EICR than homeowners?
The inspection itself costs the same for the same property. Landlord pricing differs only when agents add admin or because landlords buy several reports a year — which is where direct quotes and portfolio rates matter.
Basis & sources
Primary sources only — the statute, form or paper this page is built on.
- IET Model Forms (BS 7671:2018+A4:2026) — current standard and model forms
- Approved Document P (2013 edition, effective 6 April 2013) — Part P approved document