EICR certificate cost calculator
An EICR is the electrical safety inspection a qualified electrician carries out on a property, ending in an Electrical Installation Condition Report. Set the details below for a realistic ballpark on what an EICR should cost in the UK - whether you are a landlord, a homeowner or the electrician pricing the job.
Estimate your EICR cost
More rooms usually means more circuits to test.
Each board adds inspection time.
A ballpark for budgeting, not a fixed quote. Confirm with a registered electrician.
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What goes into the price
An EICR is priced mostly by how long the inspection takes, which comes down to the size of the property and how many circuits and consumer units the electrician has to test. A small flat with one fuse board is quick; a larger house with several circuits, or more than one consumer unit, takes longer and costs more.
Pick whether it is a flat or a house, set the number of bedrooms and how many consumer units it has.
See a low-to-high ballpark and a typical figure for an EICR on a property like yours.
Use the range to budget, then call a registered electrician with these details for a firm price.
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Estimate = base price + property size + consumer units + urgency Why two quotes for the same job can differ
Size, circuits and timing move the price
No two properties test the same. The number of circuits, how many consumer units there are, the age and condition of the wiring, and how soon you need the visit all change how long the inspection takes - and the inspection time is most of the cost. That is why a one-bed flat and a four-bed house are nowhere near the same price.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an EICR cost in the UK? +
For most homes an EICR costs roughly 150 to 350. A small flat with one consumer unit sits at the lower end, while a larger house with several circuits, or an urgent booking, sits higher. The estimate above multiplies a base inspection fee by your property size, the number of consumer units and how soon you need it. Enter your own details for a ballpark specific to your property.
What affects the price of an EICR certificate? +
Mainly the size of the property and how many circuits and consumer units have to be tested, because the cost is driven by inspection time. A larger house, an older installation, more than one fuse board, difficult access or an urgent next-day visit will all push the price up. A small flat on a standard booking is the cheapest case.
Is this EICR cost estimate accurate? +
It is a realistic ballpark built on current UK price ranges, not a fixed quote. It is good for budgeting and for sense-checking quotes you receive, but the final price depends on the actual property - the wiring condition, access and anything the electrician finds on the day. Always confirm with a quote from a qualified electrician.
How do I get an exact quote for an EICR? +
Use the estimate here to set your budget, then call a registered electrician (for example one on the NICEIC or NAPIT scheme) with your property details and they can give you a firm price. The more you can tell them up front - property type, number of bedrooms and how many consumer units - the more accurate their quote will be.
How often do I need an EICR? +
For a rented home in England, landlords must have an EICR carried out at least every five years and give tenants a copy. Owner-occupiers are advised to get one at least every ten years, or when buying a property or having major electrical work done. Your electrician will note a recommended retest date on the report.
What happens if the EICR finds a problem? +
The report codes any issues. A C1 (danger present) or C2 (potentially dangerous) result means the installation is unsatisfactory and remedial work is needed, usually quoted separately from the inspection. A C3 is an improvement recommendation only. Remedial work is not included in the EICR price above - the estimate covers the inspection and report itself.
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