How Much Does an EICR Cost in London in 2026? Complete Price Guide

If you’re a landlord, homeowner, letting agent or property manager, one of the first questions you’ll ask is: how much does an EICR actually cost in London? Prices vary considerably — you’ll find advertised rates below £70, while other providers charge £150, £200 or more for what looks like the same service on paper.

The real difference usually comes down to property size, number of electrical circuits, number of consumer units, installation complexity, and — most importantly — what’s actually included in the advertised price rather than added afterwards.

At Safety Spectrum London, residential EICR prices start from £67.99, all-inclusive, with clear pricing according to property size. This guide explains real EICR costs in London, what pushes the price up, how pricing differs for flats, houses, HMOs and commercial properties, and exactly what to check before accepting any quotation.

EICR Cost in London — 2026 Price Overview

For most domestic properties, bedroom count is a useful starting point — but it’s only that. The number of circuits and consumer units in the actual installation can shift the price beyond what bedroom count alone suggests.

The standard price includes the electrical inspection, testing, and the resulting EICR document. Remedial electrical work is always quoted separately if faults are identified, and parking or Congestion Charge costs may apply depending on the property’s location.

What is Included in the EICR Inspection?

An EICR involves inspection and testing of the fixed electrical installation. Depending on the property, this typically covers:

• Consumer units and distribution boards
• Electrical circuits and fixed wiring
• Socket outlets and switches
• Earthing arrangements and protective bonding
• RCD and RCBO protection
• Circuit continuity, insulation resistance and polarity
• Signs of overheating or damaged accessories
• Deteriorated wiring or equipment
• Potential electric shock or fire risks

The final report records the condition of the installation and classifies any observations using the standard EICR codes.

What Affects the Cost of an EICR in London?

Property size is a useful shorthand, but an EICR ultimately assesses the electrical installation, not the bedroom count. Two 3-bedroom properties can have completely different systems — one with a simple consumer unit and few circuits, another with an extension, electric heating, outdoor circuits and a second distribution board.

Number of Electrical Circuits
Each relevant circuit has to be individually inspected, tested and recorded. A modern flat may have relatively few, while a larger house can have separate circuits for lighting, sockets, cooker, shower, heating, boiler, immersion heater, outdoor lighting, garage supply, EV charger, and any extensions. More circuits mean more testing time.

Number of Consumer Units or Distribution Boards
Most residential properties have one consumer unit, but larger or altered properties — loft conversions, extensions, garages, outbuildings, HMOs and converted houses — often have more than one. Let your provider know if your property has multiple boards when requesting a quote.

Property Size and Layout
A straightforward, purpose-built two-bedroom flat is generally quicker to inspect than a converted maisonette spread over several floors, even at the same bedroom count.

Age and Condition of the Installation
Older properties don’t automatically fail, but older wiring, outdated protective devices, unlabelled circuits, past DIY alterations or missing records can all add inspection time.

Access
Clear access to the consumer unit, distribution boards, sockets and switches speeds up the appointment. You don’t need to dismantle anything — just clear furniture or stored items blocking key electrical points beforehand.

Parking and London Congestion Charges
Depending on location, paid parking, controlled parking zones, the Congestion Charge, restricted loading or permit parking may apply. Always check these when comparing quotes.

Why Do EICR Prices Vary So Much in London?

Search for an EICR in London and you’ll see wildly different prices — some at £49 or £69, others at £150+. That doesn’t automatically mean the cheaper provider is worse or the pricier one is better; it usually means different pricing structures.

Fixed-Price vs Per-Circuit Pricing
Some providers price by property size (as we do). Others price by circuit count, number of consumer units, distribution boards, or estimated inspection time. When comparing quotes, compare the complete service, not just the headline number.

Additional Circuit or Consumer Unit Charges
A low headline price may only include a set number of circuits or a single consumer unit — extra circuits or a second board can trigger add-on charges. Always ask how many circuits and consumer units are included before booking.

Report Charges
Confirm the final EICR report itself is included in the price, not billed separately after the visit.

Parking, Congestion and Call-Out Charges
A cheap advertised price can grow quickly once parking, congestion, or circuit charges are added. The question that actually matters is: what’s the expected total cost for your specific property?

Cheap EICRs — What Does a £49, £69 or £79 Quote Really Include?

A low-cost EICR isn’t automatically a problem — for a small, modern flat with a simple installation, a competitively priced inspection can represent genuine value. What matters is knowing exactly what’s covered. Before booking, ask:

• How many electrical circuits are included?
• How many consumer units are included?
• Is the EICR report included in the price?
• Are additional circuits charged separately?
• Is there a maximum inspection time?
• Are parking charges extra?
• Is the Congestion Charge extra?
• Are weekend appointments priced differently?
• Is remedial work separate from the inspection fee?
• When will the report actually be issued?

Comparing these answers gives a far more accurate picture than comparing headline prices alone.

Our EICR & Electrical Safety Services in London

Domestic EICR
Suitable for homeowners, buyers and residential owners wanting to understand the condition of their fixed installation — identifying deterioration, damaged accessories, or inadequate protection. See our full Residential EICR page.

Landlord EICR
Landlords carry specific electrical safety responsibilities for rented property. A landlord EICR provides the formal record required, and we work directly with private landlords, letting agents, property managers and portfolio landlords. See Landlord Electrical Safety Certificate.

HMO EICR
HMOs often have more circuits, additional consumer units, multiple lettable rooms, communal areas and extra fixed equipment than a standard property, so HMO pricing is quoted individually based on the actual installation.

Commercial EICR
Available for offices, shops, restaurants, cafés, warehouses and mixed-use premises, priced according to circuit count, distribution boards and installation complexity. See Commercial EICR.

Communal Area EICR
We also inspect communal electrical installations serving residential blocks and managed buildings — corridors, stairwells, entrance halls, landlord lighting, electrical cupboards, external lighting and other landlord supplies.

EICR Remedial Work
Where C1, C2 or FI observations are identified, we provide a separate quotation for the required corrective work — consumer unit upgrades, RCD protection, earthing and bonding improvements, circuit repairs or further investigation. See EICR Remedial Work.

Fuse Box / Consumer Unit Replacement
Older or unsuitable consumer units may need upgrading depending on condition and EICR findings. See Fuse Box Installation.

Electrical Fault Finding
For tripping circuits, RCD faults or unexplained loss of power. See Electrical Diagnostic.

PAT Testing
Separate from an EICR — PAT covers portable appliances rather than the fixed installation, useful for landlords, offices, shops and HMOs. See PAT Testing.

Fixed Wire Testing, Emergency Lighting & Electricians
See our Fixed Wire Testing, Emergency Lighting Certificate, Electrical Repairs & Installation and Electricians London (including residential and commercial) pages for the full range of work beyond certification.

For the complete overview, visit our main Electrical Safety Certificate page.

EICR Cost by Property Type

Flats generally sit at the lower end of pricing, with fewer circuits than houses — though converted flats can be more complex than modern purpose-built ones.

Houses often carry more circuits and accessories; loft conversions, extensions, garages, garden electrics, electric showers and EV chargers all add to installation size.

HMOs are priced individually based on rooms, circuits and consumer units — a property with numerous lettable rooms requires significantly more testing than a standard flat.

Communal areas are priced according to landlord distribution boards and circuit count rather than bedroom count.

Commercial premises require a tailored quotation — photographs of the distribution boards and an approximate circuit count help us prepare an accurate price quickly.

What Does an EICR Inspection Actually Involve?

• Visual inspection — checking accessible parts of the installation for visible defects or deterioration
• Consumer unit and distribution board inspection — assessing equipment condition, protective devices and circuit arrangement
• Circuit testing — appropriate electrical testing to assess circuit safety and condition
• Earthing and protective bonding checks — critical for protection against electric shock
• RCD and RCBO testing — confirming protective devices are operating correctly
• Insulation resistance and polarity testing — identifying issues not visible during a simple visual check

Qualified, Accredited EICR Engineers

Electrical inspection and testing should always be carried out by appropriately qualified, competent professionals. Safety Spectrum London works with approved electrical contractors across London, with relevant competence including:

• NICEIC registration — an established route for assessing electrical contractor competence
• NAPIT registration — widely used across the UK electrical industry
• City & Guilds Inspection and Testing qualifications — specialist competence specific to EICR work
• BS 7671 Wiring Regulations — the standard every inspection is carried out against
• DBS-checked engineers — for additional reassurance in occupied residential properties
• Appropriate professional insurance

How Long Does an EICR Take?

Duration depends on property size, circuit and consumer unit count, installation condition, layout and access.

• Flat: typically 1–2 hours
• House: several hours where there are more circuits and accessories
• HMO: additional time due to more rooms, circuits and consumer units
• Commercial: several hours to multiple visits, depending on distribution boards and circuits

What Happens If Your EICR Is Unsatisfactory?

Remedial works are normally separate from the inspection fee. Typical remedial work includes replacing damaged sockets or switches, correcting earthing issues, improving protective bonding, installing suitable RCD protection, repairing circuits, replacing unsuitable protective devices, consumer unit replacement, or partial rewiring. There’s no universal remedial price — a damaged socket and a full consumer unit replacement are very different jobs, so your quotation should clearly set out the observation, the required work, and the price.

EICR Requirements for Landlords

Landlords should have their property’s electrical installation inspected at the interval required by regulation and stated on the previous report — for most rented residential properties, this is at least every 5 years unless an earlier date is specified. Always check the date shown on your existing EICR rather than assuming a flat five-year validity in every case. Where remedial work is identified, it should be completed within the applicable timeframe, with records kept showing the work was done.

Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, failure to comply can result in enforcement action and fines of up to £30,000.

Areas We Cover

Safety Spectrum London provides EICR inspections for landlords, homeowners, property managers, letting agents, HMOs and businesses across London and the M25.

Central London: Westminster, City of London, Holborn, Covent Garden, Soho, Mayfair, Marylebone, Fitzrovia, Bloomsbury, St James’s, Pimlico, South Bank, Victoria, Belgravia, Knightsbridge, Chelsea, Kensington, Paddington, Bayswater, Notting Hill

North London: Highgate, Muswell Hill, Crouch End, Finsbury Park, Archway, Hampstead, Golders Green, Finchley (East, West, North), Mill Hill, Totteridge, Whetstone, Barnet, Enfield Town, Palmers Green, Winchmore Hill, Southgate, Edmonton, Bounds Green, Wood Green, Alexandra Palace, Holloway, Islington

North West London: Cricklewood, Kilburn, Willesden, Neasden, Harlesden, Wembley, Alperton, Kingsbury, Queensbury, Kenton, Harrow (Harrow on the Hill, South Harrow, North Harrow, Harrow Weald), Pinner, Ruislip, Stanmore, Edgware, Colindale, Hendon, Brent Cross, Swiss Cottage

West London: Acton, Chiswick, Ealing, West Ealing, Northfields, Hanwell, Hammersmith, Shepherd’s Bush, White City, Notting Hill, Holland Park, Kensington (West), Southall, Brentford, Isleworth, Hounslow, Osterley, Feltham, Hayes, Harlington, Uxbridge, Ruislip, Yiewsley, West Drayton

South West London: Fulham, Barnes, Putney, Wandsworth, Clapham Junction, Battersea, Balham, Tooting, Earlsfield, Southfields, Wimbledon, Raynes Park, Morden, Colliers Wood, Mitcham, Streatham, Norbury, Richmond, Twickenham, Teddington, Hampton, Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton, New Malden

South London: Brixton, Clapham, Stockwell, Vauxhall, Kennington, Elephant & Castle, Camberwell, Peckham, Dulwich, Herne Hill, Crystal Palace, Norwood (West, Upper, South), Thornton Heath, Croydon (Central, South, East, Purley, Coulsdon), Addiscombe, Shirley, Selhurst, Sutton, Wallington, Carshalton

South East London: Deptford, New Cross, Brockley, Lewisham, Catford, Hither Green, Blackheath, Greenwich, Eltham, Woolwich, Plumstead, Abbey Wood, Thamesmead, Bexleyheath, Welling, Sidcup, Chislehurst, Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington, Penge, Anerley, Grove Park, Southwark, Bermondsey, Charlton, Forest Hill, Sydenham

East London: Shoreditch, Hoxton, Bethnal Green, Whitechapel, Stepney, Poplar, Bow, Canary Wharf, Stratford, Forest Gate, Plaistow, East Ham, West Ham, Canning Town, Beckton, Barking, Dagenham, Ilford, Seven Kings, Goodmayes, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Gidea Park, Hornchurch, Upminster, Wanstead, Leyton, Leytonstone, Walthamstow, Chingford, Woodford Green

Surrounding Towns Just Outside the M25: Watford, Bushey, Borehamwood, Elstree, Potters Bar, Cheshunt, Waltham Abbey, Epping, Loughton, Theydon Bois, Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill, Brentwood, Upminster Bridge, Dartford, Swanley, Orpington (outer parts), Epsom, Ewell, Leatherhead, Ashford (Middlesex), Staines-upon-Thames, Sunbury, Shepperton, Rickmansworth, Chorleywood

If you’re unsure whether your postcode is covered, just send it over and we’ll confirm availability.

How to Compare EICR Quotes in London

Before choosing a contractor, ask:

• Is the quoted price fixed, or just a starting rate?
• How many circuits are included before extra charges apply?
• Is the EICR report itself included?
• Are additional consumer units charged extra?
• Are parking and Congestion Charge costs included or added on?
• Is the engineer NICEIC or NAPIT registered?
• How quickly will the report be issued?

Frequently Asked Questions

For the full set, see our Electrical Safety Certificate FAQs page.

How much does an EICR cost in London?
Residential EICR prices start from £67.99 for a studio, rising to £139.99 for a 5-bedroom property. HMO, communal and commercial properties are quoted individually.

How much is an EICR for a studio flat?
From £67.99, subject to the electrical installation and property details.

How much is an EICR for a 1-bedroom flat?
One-bedroom properties fall within our 1–3 bedroom pricing band, from £94.99.

How much does an EICR cost for a 3-bedroom house?
From £94.99 for a standard installation — properties with additional consumer units or unusual complexity may need a tailored quote.

How much does an EICR cost for a 4-bedroom property?
From £104.99.

How much does an EICR cost for a 5-bedroom property?
From £139.99, subject to the installation.

How much does an HMO or commercial EICR cost?
Both are quoted individually based on room count, circuits, consumer units/distribution boards and installation complexity — contact us with your property details for an accurate figure.

Is the EICR certificate included in the price?
Yes — our standard price includes the inspection, testing and the resulting EICR report, unless your quotation specifically states otherwise.

Do electricians charge per circuit for an EICR?
Some do, others price by property size as we do. Always check whether there’s a circuit limit before extra charges apply.

Are EICR remedial works included in the inspection price?
No. Any remedial work identified is always quoted separately.

Does a C3 fail an EICR?
No — C3 means improvement is recommended but doesn’t make the report Unsatisfactory. C1, C2 and FI can result in an Unsatisfactory overall assessment.

How long does an EICR take?
Around 1–2 hours for a flat; longer for houses, HMOs and commercial premises depending on circuits and consumer units.

How long is an EICR valid?
Generally 5 years for rented residential properties, or sooner if the report specifies an earlier date.

Who pays for an EICR — landlord or tenant?
Where required as part of a landlord’s electrical safety obligations, the landlord arranges and pays for it.

Does an EICR test portable appliances?
No — that’s covered separately through PAT testing. An EICR concerns the fixed installation only.

Can an EICR tell me if my consumer unit needs replacing?
It can identify defects or safety concerns with a consumer unit, but an older unit doesn’t automatically need replacing just because of its age — the engineer assesses its actual condition and protection level.