If you have searched for EICR cost London or an EICR certificate cost, you have probably found that prices vary a lot between properties. That is because an Electrical Installation Condition Report is priced on the specific installation being tested, not as a flat fee. Here is what actually drives the cost.
What affects EICR cost in London
- Number of circuits: more circuits means more testing time, which is the single biggest factor in EICR report cost.
- Property size and type: a one-bedroom flat takes less time to test than a large house or a multi-unit building.
- Number of consumer units: larger properties, HMOs and commercial premises often have more than one distribution board.
- Access to the installation: boxed-in wiring, locked plant rooms or hard-to-reach sockets add time to the inspection.
- Domestic vs commercial: a commercial EICR usually covers more circuits and higher-risk equipment than a typical home, which affects price.
Why EICR cost London prices vary so much online
Generic price lists you find online are usually built around a "typical" small flat and do not reflect your specific property. The only reliable way to know your EICR report cost is to have it quoted against your actual property: its size, circuit count and any access considerations.
Is a commercial EICR more expensive?
Commercial EICR pricing is generally higher than domestic, because commercial installations typically have more distribution boards, circuits and specialist equipment to inspect and test, and because compliance requirements are often stricter for business premises.
What is included in the price
An EICR quote should cover the full visual inspection, testing of circuits, protective devices and earthing, and a written report with any coded observations explained. If remedial work is identified, that is quoted separately once the report is complete — see our guide on how often you need an EICR for what the inspection covers and how coded observations work.
Get an accurate EICR quote
Tell us your property type, roughly how many circuits and consumer units it has, and any access considerations, and we will give you an accurate quote for your specific property rather than a generic estimate.
Related reading: our guides on commercial electrical compliance, HMO electrical safety and landlord electrical safety certificates cover this in more depth.
