EICR Cost London 2026: Electrical Inspection Price Guide by Property Type

What an EICR Is and What the Inspection Involves

An Electrical Installation Condition Report is a detailed inspection and testing report on the fixed electrical installation of a property. It covers all aspects of the wiring, distribution board, earthing and bonding arrangements, socket outlets, light fittings, and any other fixed electrical equipment. The inspection involves both visual examination and live testing, including tests for earth continuity, insulation resistance, polarity verification, and the correct operation of residual current devices and circuit breakers. The result is a report that classifies any defects found as C1 (danger present, requires immediate action), C2 (potentially dangerous, remedial action required urgently), C3 (improvement recommended), or FI (further investigation required), along with an overall assessment of Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.

For private rented properties in England, the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require that a satisfactory EICR is obtained before a new tenancy begins and at intervals of no more than five years. London landlords must provide a copy of the current EICR to new tenants before they move in and to existing tenants within twenty-eight days of request. Failure to comply can result in a financial penalty of up to thirty thousand pounds imposed by the local authority.

EICR Costs in London by Property Type in 2026

The cost of an EICR in London in 2026 depends primarily on the size of the property, the number of consumer unit circuits, and the age and complexity of the electrical installation. A one-bedroom flat typically costs between one hundred and fifty and two hundred and fifty pounds. A two-bedroom property costs approximately one hundred and eighty to two hundred and eighty pounds. A three-bedroom house costs between two hundred and two hundred and eighty pounds. A four or five bedroom property or a property with a complex installation may cost three hundred to four hundred pounds or more.

Properties with very old wiring, multiple consumer units, or installations that have been added to piecemeal over many years require more test points and more thorough investigation and will take longer, increasing the cost. A straightforward modern flat with a recently installed consumer unit and a clean installation takes significantly less time to inspect than a Victorian property where the original rubber wiring is still partially in place alongside subsequent copper and plastic additions from several different decades.

Remedial Work After a London EICR

An EICR that returns a result of Unsatisfactory requires remedial work before the certificate can be reissued as Satisfactory. The cost of this remedial work is separate from and additional to the EICR inspection fee. Straightforward remedial works, such as adding bonding to a gas or water installation, replacing a faulty socket outlet, or fitting a cover to an exposed connection, may cost a relatively modest amount. More significant works, such as replacing an old consumer unit with a modern split-load board, or replacing sections of deteriorated wiring, will cost more. Prestige Engineers provide a clear breakdown of the remedial works required and the cost of carrying them out, so London landlords can make an informed decision before proceeding.

For London landlords with multiple properties approaching the five-year EICR renewal date, booking several inspections together often results in a reduced per-property rate. Prestige Engineers work with portfolio landlords and property management companies across London to schedule EICR inspections efficiently and at competitive rates.