How much does an EICR cost in the UK?
Updated 28 October 2026 · Reviewed by Steve Wolfe
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) typically costs £100 to £280 in the UK for a home, depending on its size and how many circuits it has. A small flat is usually nearer £100 to £170, and a large house can be £300 or more. Any repairs it finds are priced separately.
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Typical costs
Typical UK prices for a domestic EICR, for the report only, with no repairs.
| Type | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Studio or one-bed flat £100–£170 Few circuits to test. On site: 2 to 4 hours | £100–£170 |
| Two or three-bed house £150–£280 About eight to ten circuits. On site: about half a day | £150–£280 |
| Four-bed house or larger £220–£400 More circuits, and often older wiring and extensions. On site: up to a day | £220–£400 |
Our reading of the published guides listed under Sources, rounded. London and the South East usually cost more.
What an EICR covers
An electrician inspects and tests the fixed electrics and writes up what they find. They'll usually look at:
- The consumer unit, and whether the circuits have RCD protection.
- The wiring, for wear, damage and its age.
- Sockets, switches and light fittings.
- Earthing and bonding, including the earth bonding to the gas and water pipes.
- Anything added later, such as extensions, outbuildings or garden sockets.
Think of it like an MOT for the electrics. It tells you what needs doing, but repairs are quoted separately.
What changes the price
- The number of circuits. Most electricians price by property size or circuit count.
- The age of the wiring. Older installations take longer to test and find more to write up.
- Access. Boxed-in boards, full lofts and furniture against sockets slow things down.
- Where you live. Labour costs more in London and the South East.
- Several properties at once. Landlords with more than one home can often get a lower price per report.
If it comes back unsatisfactory
The report will list each problem with its code. Small things, like a cracked socket, can often be fixed on the day for a modest charge. Bigger problems, such as no RCD protection or failed earth bonding, often lead to a new consumer unit, and very old wiring to a rewire. See our guides to consumer unit replacement and house rewiring for what those cost.
Before you book
- Find out roughly how old the wiring is, and whether any rooms were added later.
- Make sure the consumer unit, loft and sockets are easy to reach.
- Use an electrician registered with a scheme such as NICEIC or NAPIT.
- Ask whether the price includes a written report, and what small repairs on the day cost.
- Get the repairs quoted separately, and you don't have to use the same electrician for them.
An example Ballpark
What Ballpark gave for this job on 28 October 2026. It’s an example we worked out, not a customer’s price.
Electrical safety check (EICR) for a three-bed semi in Birmingham that I own and live in, with about ten circuits. I want a report on the state of the wiring, not any repairs yet.
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Standard EICRClosest to the job £150–£250
Inspection and testing of about ten circuits with a written condition report, no repairs.
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EICR with minor fixes £250–£400
The full EICR plus small fixes on the day, such as replacing a faulty socket or light fitting, and checking the smoke alarms.
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EICR plus consumer unit check £350–£500
The full EICR plus a detailed look at the consumer unit and a priced list of recommended upgrades.
Based on
- Three-bed semi with about ten circuits
- Report only, no repairs priced
- Easy access to the consumer unit and sockets
- Prices include VAT
What a trade will ask you
Have answers ready and your quotes (and your ballpark) will be closer to the real price.
- Is it a flat or a house, and how many bedrooms?
- Do you own it and live in it, or is it rented out?
- Roughly how old is the wiring, and has it been extended?
- What kind of fuse box or consumer unit is there?
- Is it for a sale, a mortgage, a new tenancy or your own peace of mind?
Common questions
How much does an EICR cost for a landlord?
About the same as for a homeowner. Checkatrade puts a flat from about £100 and a house at about £250 or more. Some firms charge less for a batch of properties.
How often do I need an EICR?
Landlords in England must have the electrics checked at least every 5 years, under rules that now cover both private and social renting. For a home you own and live in, there's no legal requirement, but every 10 years is the usual advice, and sooner for older wiring.
What do the codes mean?
C1 means danger is present and needs fixing straight away. C2 means potentially dangerous. FI means further investigation is needed without delay. C3 means an improvement is recommended but it isn't unsafe. A report with any C1, C2 or FI is unsatisfactory.
What happens if a rental property fails?
GOV.UK says the landlord must get the remedial or investigation work done within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so, and give the tenant and the council written confirmation within 28 days of it being finished. Councils can fine landlords up to £40,000 for breaking the rules.
Do landlords have to give tenants a copy?
Yes. GOV.UK says existing tenants get a copy within 28 days of the inspection, new tenants before they move in, and the council within 7 days if it asks.
Is an EICR the same as PAT testing?
No. An EICR covers the fixed wiring, sockets, switches and consumer unit. PAT testing covers plug-in appliances, and is priced separately.
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Get my ballparkSources
- Checkatrade, electrical safety check cost (Oct 2026). EICR prices, landlord prices, time taken and condition codes
- GOV.UK, electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors (Nov 2025). How often landlords need a check, deadlines for tenants and councils, repairs and fines
- Fantastic Services, EICR cost (2026). Prices for flats and houses by bedrooms, including VAT, and for London and the South East