Last Updated on July 8, 2026
An EICR, an Electrical Installation Condition Report, is the health check for a property’s wiring. If you are a landlord you need one by law. If you are buying or selling, it is worth having. Here is what one actually costs in 2026, and how to avoid the two common traps.
What an EICR costs
Price is driven mostly by the size of the property and the number of circuits to test.
Most homes land between £150 and £300. A small flat sits at the lower end, a large house at the top. Anyone quoting far below that is often planning to make it back on remedial work, so read the next part carefully.
Who needs one, and how often
Private landlords in England must have a valid EICR for each rented property, renewed at least every five years, and give tenants a copy. Homeowners are not legally required to have one, but it is sensible before buying a property, after a major renovation, or if the wiring is more than a decade old.
What a fair quote includes
A proper EICR price should include the inspection, the testing of every circuit, and the certificate itself. Be careful of two things. A price that looks unusually cheap often excludes any remedial work, which then arrives as a long list of required fixes. And a report with no clear coding, the C1, C2, C3 and FI classifications, is not much use to anyone.
The sharp takeaway
Do not shop for the cheapest EICR. Shop for a fair fixed price that includes the certificate, from an electrician you can verify. A cheap inspection with an expensive tail is not a saving.
Whito lists and verifies UK electricians against Companies House, so you can check who you are hiring before they inspect your wiring. Find a verified electrician near you.
Prices are typical 2026 UK ranges and vary by area and property. Confirm locally.
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