“How much does an EICR cost?” is one of the first questions most people ask — whether you're a landlord booking one before a new tenancy, a homeowner selling up, or a business due for its five-year test. Here's a straight answer, with the caveats that actually affect your price.
Domestic EICR pricing
- 1–2 bedroom flat/house: typically £120 – £180
- 3 bedroom house: typically £150 – £220
- 4+ bedroom house: typically £200 – £300
- HMO (per unit, varies by layout): quoted after survey
Commercial EICR pricing
- Small office/retail unit: typically £180 – £350
- Medium commercial unit: typically £350 – £650
- Larger/multi-circuit premises: typically £650 – £1,200+
What actually affects the price
- Number of circuits — more circuits means more testing time, which is the main driver of cost
- Age and condition of the installation — older wiring often takes longer to test safely
- Access — a straightforward domestic property is quicker than a multi-tenant commercial site
- Number of consumer units/distribution boards on the property
- Whether it's occupied — testing an empty property is usually quicker than working around tenants, staff or stock
What's included in the price
A proper EICR includes: visual inspection, sampled testing of circuits, earthing and bonding checks, a written report with any observations coded C1/C2/C3/FI, and photographs of any defects found. Be wary of quotes significantly below this range — a rushed or purely visual “inspection” without proper testing isn't a valid EICR and won't be accepted by insurers, mortgage lenders, or the local authority if a landlord is challenged.
Getting an accurate price
Because circuit count is the biggest factor, we give exact prices after a quick chat about your property rather than guessing over the phone — most domestic quotes can be confirmed the same day, with no obligation.
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