Landlord Safety Certificate Costs UK 2026
Letting a property in the UK means holding a small stack of valid certificates. In Q3 2026 a gas safety record costs about £60–£120, an EICR £120–£300 and an EPC £45–£120. Booking them together with one compliance provider is normally cheaper than arranging each separately.
Landlord Safety Certificate Costs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas safety record (CP12) | £60–£120 | Annual; per property, up to 3 appliances |
| EICR (electrical) | £120–£300 | Every 5 years; larger homes cost more |
| EPC | £45–£120 | Valid 10 years |
| Legionella risk assessment | £60–£150 | Expected for rented homes |
| Fire alarm / emergency lighting test | £80–£200 | HMOs and communal areas |
| PAT testing | £50–£120 | Furnished lets; per visit |
| Full landlord bundle | £220–£450 | Gas + EICR + EPC booked together |
Indicative Q3 2026 UK market ranges. Confirm the figure for your job with a written quote.
What’s Included in a Compliance Specialist Quote
- A qualified, registered engineer or assessor for each discipline
- The certificate itself, issued digitally and to the tenant
- A clear list of any remedial work needed to pass
- Re-test after remedials where required
- Reminders before the certificate expires
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.
Landlord Safety Certificate Costs UK 2026 — FAQs
In England you need a valid gas safety record (annual, where there are gas appliances), an EICR (at least every 5 years), and an EPC of band E or above before you can let. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm duties also apply. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own variations, so check the rules for the property's nation.
Codes C1 and C2 must be remedied within 28 days — the certificate is not valid until they are cleared. Budget for the possibility: minor remedials are often £150–£600, and a consumer unit replacement is typically £450–£900.
Often yes for gas and electrical if the firm holds both registrations, and many compliance providers bundle the EPC too. A single visit saves both money and tenant disruption.
Not if the existing one is still in date — certificates run to their expiry, not to the tenancy. You must give a copy to any new tenant at the start of the tenancy.
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