How much does an EICR cost in London? (2026 guide)

An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) in London typically costs between £135 and £370 in 2026 for a single consumer unit, depending on property size and the number of circuits being tested. Most 1-bed flats fall around £135–£185, 2-bed properties £155–£205, mid-sized 3-bed houses £185–£255, 4-bed homes £240–£320 and 5-bed homes £270–£370. Each additional consumer unit adds around £70–£90. HMOs and commercial premises are quoted individually.

Below we break down what actually drives the price, what should be included in a fair quote, and the costs landlords often miss when budgeting for compliance.

What affects EICR cost in London

Three factors do most of the work in setting the price:

• Number of circuits. Each circuit at the consumer unit must be tested individually. A typical 2-bed flat has 4–6 circuits; a larger family home can have 12+. More circuits means more time on site and a higher fee.
• Property age and condition. Older Victorian and Edwardian housing stock — common across Croydon, Dulwich and Streatham — often has mixed-era wiring that takes longer to trace and test.
• Access. If sockets are buried behind furniture, lofts are full, or the consumer unit is in a difficult location, expect the engineer to need extra time.

What a fair London EICR price includes

Be cautious of headline prices under £100. A genuine EICR for a London property is rarely viable at that price and often signals a "tick-box" inspection that won't stand up to scrutiny. A proper EICR should include:

• A full visual inspection of every accessible socket, switch, light fitting and the consumer unit
• Dead testing of every final circuit (continuity, insulation resistance, polarity)
• Live testing including earth fault loop impedance and RCD operation
• A signed certificate with classified observations (C1, C2, C3, FI)
• A clear written summary of any remedial work needed, with itemised pricing

Landlord EICR cost: what's different

Since 2020, every rented property in England must have a satisfactory EICR before a new tenancy and at least every five years. Landlords face fines of up to £30,000 for non-compliance. The inspection itself costs the same as for an owner-occupier, but landlords should budget separately for:

• Remedial works — quoted item-by-item depending on what's flagged, typically a few hundred pounds for minor C2/C1 fixes
• Consumer unit upgrade if your fuse box predates RCD/RCBO protection — £640–£1,210 fitted depending on number of ways
• Re-test after remedial work if the original report was unsatisfactory

How to keep EICR cost down (without cutting corners)

Three things that genuinely reduce your cost:

• Bundle multiple properties. Landlords with portfolios in Streatham, Tooting or Lewisham can usually negotiate a per-property discount when booking 3+ at once.
• Provide access to everything before we arrive. Clear the area around the consumer unit, ensure loft access is available, and have keys ready for outbuildings.
• Fix obvious faults first. Replacing a known faulty socket before the inspection is cheaper than having it flagged as a C2 and re-tested later.

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