How much does an Electrical Inspection Condition Report (EICR) cost?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a mandatory requirement for landlords. The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 came into force on June 1, 2020, and they mandate that landlords must ensure electrical installations in their rented properties are inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years, or more often if the inspector recommends it.
The inspection and testing must be carried out by a qualified and competent electrician, and a copy of the EICR must be provided to the tenant, as well as to the local housing authority if requested. The regulations apply to new tenancies from July 1, 2020, and existing tenancies from April 1, 2021.
The cost of an EICR generally varies based on the size of property and age of the electrical installation, you can however expect to pay between £100 – £300 + VAT, an inspection will take approximately 2-4 hours.
Typical costs by property type
| Property type | Average Cost (Exc. VAT) |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom flat | £120 |
| 2 bedroom flat | £120 – £150 |
| 3 bedroom flat | £180 – £210 |
| 1-2 bedroom house | £150 – £180 |
| 3-4 bedroom house | £200 – £250 |
| 5+ bedroom house | £300+ |
User submitted EICR certificate prices
Prices actually paid for EICR reports by WhatPrice users.
| Job type | Description | Price | Units | Region | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EICR report
| Got my 3 bed in Chiswick West London tested and Inspected | £200 | Total price | London | 2023 |
EICR report 3 bedroom Detached house | 1960s, 3 bed detached, written report provided. Fully qualified electrician. | £255 | Total price | South East | 2023 |
EICR report
| NICEIC inspection & testing on a 3 bedroom property by approved contractor. | £260 | Total price | London | 2023 |
EICR report
| Full test and inspection including test results schedule on 4 bed house | £290 | Total price | South West | 2023 |
EICR report
| Full Inspection report for my rental property, Excellent job! very complex and very worth while. | £515 | Total price | London | 2023 |
EICR report
| 1 bed bungalow | £320 | Total price | East Midlands | 2023 |
EICR report
| 3 Bedroom Semi EICR inspection and certificate | £210 | Total price | South West | 2023 |
EICR report
| Full test and certification on consumer unit | £200 | Total price | East of England | 2023 |
EICR report
| 3 Bed Semi detached, full inspection on 8 way board. Install 2 x RCD / RCBO rewire board and issue cert. | £240 | Total price | South East | 2023 |
EICR report
| 3 beds, 2 bathrooms, outbuilding, 7 radiators, full electrical test with cert | £225 | Total price | North East | 2023 |
EICR report
| Carry out Electrical Installation Condition survey for a two bedroom house plus garage. | £235 | Total price | South East | 2023 |
EICR report
| EICR Landlord certificate periodic inspection 2 bedroom flat. | £170 | Total price | London | 2023 |
EICR report
| 3 bed house full test | £330 | Total price | East of England | 2023 |
EICR report
| Quote received: | £250 | Total price | South East | 2023 |
EICR report
| Paid £170 for full periodic inspection and test of tenanted property and this included the certificate with no vat to pay. | £170 | Total price | London | 2023 |
EICR report
| 100% electrical inspection of a 3 bedroom property | £165 | Total price | West Midlands | 2023 |
EICR report
| Inspection Report, for a 1 bed Flat | £165 | Total price | London | 2023 |