EICR Cost UK 2026
An Electrical Installation Condition Report is a fixed-wiring inspection with a pass or fail outcome, and landlords in England must hold a satisfactory one renewed at least every five years. In Q3 2026 a one-bed flat costs about £120–£180, a three-bed house £180–£280 and a five-bed property £250–£400.
EICR Cost UK 2026 — Price Table
Typical UK prices for Q3 2026, supplied and fitted where relevant. Every quote varies with access, property type and region — London and the South East typically add 10–25%.
| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed flat | £120–£180 | Up to about 6 circuits |
| 2-bed | £150–£220 | |
| 3-bed house | £180–£280 | The most common |
| 4-bed house | £220–£330 | |
| 5-bed+ | £250–£400 | Priced per circuit above this |
| HMO | £250–£500 | Communal areas included |
| Commercial premises | from £300 | Per distribution board |
| Consumer unit replacement | £450–£900 | Common C2 remedy |
| Minor remedial works | £150–£600 | To clear C1/C2 codes |
Indicative Q3 2026 UK market ranges. Confirm the figure for your job with a written quote.
What’s Included in a Electrician Quote
- Inspection and testing of every final circuit
- Consumer unit, earthing and bonding checks
- RCD operation testing
- A coded schedule of any defects found
- The EICR certificate itself, satisfactory or otherwise
- A quote for any remedial work needed to pass
Always get the scope in writing. Two quotes that look far apart on price are usually not quoting the same work — the difference is normally preparation, disposal or making good.
What Moves the Price Up or Down
Access and location
Restricted access, upper floors, scaffolding or limited parking all add labour time. Regional labour rates vary by 20–30% across the UK, with London and the South East highest.
Specification
Material grade is the biggest controllable variable. Moving one step up the range usually adds far less than people expect, because the labour stays the same.
Condition of what’s there now
Preparation and remedial work to existing fabric is the most common source of a quote coming back higher than the headline rate. A survey before quoting protects both sides.
Timing
Trades price emergency and out-of-hours work at a premium, and peak season is dearer for weather-dependent trades. Booking ahead is usually cheaper.
EICR Cost UK 2026 — FAQs
For rented homes in England, at least every five years and at the start of a new tenancy if the existing report is out of date. Owner-occupiers are advised to have one every ten years, or when buying a property whose wiring age is unknown.
C1 is danger present and needs immediate action; C2 is potentially dangerous and must be remedied for the report to be satisfactory; C3 is improvement recommended and does not fail the report. FI means further investigation is required, and that also makes the report unsatisfactory.
Landlords must complete the remedial work within 28 days (or sooner if the report specifies) and obtain written confirmation. Local authorities can impose penalties of up to £30,000 for non-compliance, so this is not a deadline to let slide.
No — the report is the inspection only. Remedial work is quoted separately, which is why it is worth asking your electrician for indicative remedial pricing at the same time as the EICR quote.
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