The short answer
An EICR for a typical UK home usually costs around £100–£300, with an average commonly cited near £200. Smaller properties sit at the lower end — a one-bedroom flat from around £100–£150 — while larger or older homes with more circuits run higher, often £250–£300+ for a four- or five-bedroom house. The inspection itself typically takes 2–4 hours. The main drivers are the number of circuits, the size and age of the property, and your region, with London and the South East generally at the higher end. These are typical ranges for guidance, not quotations.
EICR price depends mainly on how many circuits need testing, which tracks with property size and age, plus where you are in the country. The figures below are typical ranges for guidance, not quotations.
Typical UK EICR costs
- 1-bed flat~£100–£150
- 2–3 bed house~£150–£250
- 4–5 bed house~£250–£300+
- Inspection time~2–4 hours
- Main drivernumber of circuits
What drives the price
- Number of circuits: the inspector tests each circuit, so more circuits means more time and a higher price — this tracks with property size more than bedroom count alone.
- Property size & age: larger and older installations usually have more to check and a greater chance of issues to note.
- Region: prices in London and the South East tend to be higher, the Midlands and North generally lower.
- Access & condition: awkward access or a cluttered consumer unit can add time.
| Property | Typical EICR cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed flat | ~£100–£150 | fewest circuits |
| 2–3 bed house | ~£150–£250 | mid range |
| 4–5 bed house | ~£250–£300+ | more circuits, often older |
| Inspection time | ~2–4 hours | varies with size |
Indicative UK figures for guidance. Sources: Checkatrade and MyJobQuote cost guides.
What the cost does and does not include
An EICR is an inspection and report — it tells you the condition of the installation and flags any faults with a code, but the price does not include putting right anything it finds. If the report comes back unsatisfactory (a C1 or C2 is recorded), remedial work is quoted separately. When comparing quotes, check whether the figure is for the inspection only, how many circuits it covers, and whether VAT is included.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an EICR cost?
For most UK homes an EICR typically costs around £100–£300, averaging near £200. A one-bedroom flat may start around £100–£150, while a four- or five-bedroom house can be £250–£300 or more, mainly because of the extra circuits to test.
Why is the EICR price range so wide?
Because the cost tracks the number of circuits, which depends on the size and age of the property, plus your region. A larger, older home with more circuits takes longer to test than a small modern flat.
Does the EICR cost include fixing faults?
No. An EICR is an inspection and report. If it records a C1 or C2 fault and comes back unsatisfactory, the remedial work to put it right is quoted and charged separately.
Sources & further reading
Figures on this page are typical UK ranges drawn from published sources and depend on your specific property. They are guidance, not a quotation. Legal duties are summarised for guidance — confirm the current position on GOV.UK.