EICR Cost Guide UK 2025 – How Much Does an EICR Cost? Full Breakdown
💷 EICR Cost Guide 2025 (UK) – Full Price Breakdown for Homes, Rentals & Businesses
If you're arranging an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) and want to know how much it costs in the UK, this guide breaks down typical 2025 prices for houses, flats, HMOs and commercial properties — plus what affects the cost and what’s included.
EICR prices vary depending on property size, number of circuits, accessibility and condition, but this article gives you the most accurate UK-wide cost overview.
📚 Contents
- ⚡ What Is an EICR?
- 💷 Average UK EICR Costs (2025)
- 🏠 EICR Cost by Property Type
- 🏢 Commercial EICR Cost (2025)
- 🧩 What Affects the Cost of an EICR?
- 💼 Are There Extra or Hidden Fees?
- ⏳ How Long Does an EICR Take?
- ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚡ What Is an EICR?
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is an official inspection and testing of your fixed electrical installation. It checks the safety of:
- Wiring and cable systems
- Consumer unit (fuse box)
- Sockets, switches and lighting circuits
- Earthing and bonding
- Protective devices such as RCDs, MCBs and RCBOs
The outcome is a detailed report showing whether your property is: Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory, along with codes such as C1, C2, C3 and FI.
💷 Average UK EICR Costs (2025)
These are the typical costs for a domestic EICR in the UK:
| Property Type | Average Price (2025) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bed Flat | £120 – £170 |
| 2 Bed Flat | £140 – £190 |
| 2–3 Bed House | £160 – £220 |
| 4 Bed House | £200 – £270 |
| 5+ Bed House | £250 – £350+ |
| HMO (per supply) | £180 – £350+ |
Prices vary by region, property age and circuit count.
🏠 EICR Cost by Property Type
1 Bed Flat – £120 to £170
- Typically 6–8 circuits
- Quick inspection and minimal access issues
2 Bed Flat – £140 to £190
- More circuits than a 1-bed
- Lighting and ring final circuits vary with layout
2–3 Bed House – £160 to £220
- The most common domestic EICR request
- More complex wiring than flats
4 Bed House – £200 to £270
- Often includes multiple lighting circuits
- Larger consumer unit, sometimes additional boards
5+ Bed House – £250 to £350+
- Large layout, multiple floors
- Outbuildings or garages may be separate circuits
HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) – £180 to £350+
- Higher electrical usage
- More circuits, fire alarms, emergency lighting
- Licensing requirements make EICRs essential
🏢 Commercial EICR Cost (2025)
Commercial EICRs cost more due to larger installations and more complex circuit layouts.
| Commercial Premises | Typical Cost (2025) |
|---|---|
| Small Shop / Salon | £200 – £350 |
| Medium Office | £300 – £550 |
| Restaurant / Takeaway | £350 – £650 |
| Warehouse / Industrial Unit | £400 – £900+ |
Prices depend heavily on the total number of circuits, condition, access, working height and whether three-phase equipment is present.
🧩 What Affects the Cost of an EICR?
1. Number of Circuits
More circuits = more testing time = higher cost.
2. Age of the Property
- Older homes often take longer to inspect
- More likely to have defects or non-compliant wiring
3. Accessibility
- Hard-to-reach consumer units
- Furniture blocking sockets
- Poor loft access
4. Remedial Work Needed
The EICR cost does not include repairs. If C1, C2 or FI items are found, remedial work is quoted separately.
5. Region of the UK
Prices in London and major cities tend to be higher. Rural areas fall toward the lower end of the price range.
💼 Are There Extra or Hidden Fees?
Most electricians charge a fixed price for the EICR, but extra fees may apply for:
- Additional consumer units
- Outbuildings or garages
- Three-phase boards
- Large HMOs or commercial kitchens
- Properties with more than 12–16 circuits
Always confirm the price is per property and not per circuit unless clearly stated.
⏳ How Long Does an EICR Take?
The average inspection times are:
- 1 bed flat: 1–1.5 hours
- 2 bed flat: 1.5–2 hours
- 3 bed house: 2–3 hours
- 4–5 bed house: 3–4+ hours
- Commercial units: 2–6 hours depending on size
The larger and older the installation, the longer the testing process.
❓ EICR Cost FAQs
Do I have to get an EICR every 5 years?
Landlords do — under the Electrical Safety Standards 2020. Homeowners usually need one every 10 years.
Does an EICR include repairs?
No. Repairs and remedial work are priced separately.
Can an EICR fail?
Yes. Any C1, C2 or FI item results in an Unsatisfactory report.
How much is a re-test?
Re-tests are typically cheaper (often £50–£120) because only repaired circuits need checking.
Understanding EICR pricing helps you plan ahead and ensure your electrical installation is safe, compliant and up to modern standards.
Understanding your report is easier with our guide to EICR codes and what they mean.
If you're unsure when your next inspection is due, see our UK EICR frequency guide.
Common issues that increase inspection costs are covered in our guide on why EICRs fail.