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EICR Cost

£100–£330typical UK range. Last updated October 2026.

Which? puts an electrical inspection report for a standard three-bedroom semi-detached house at £100 to £330, including labour and materials and excluding VAT. Every job is priced on survey. Electricians who do EICRs

What each option costs

TypeTypical costNotes
Electrical inspection report£100–£330Standard three-bedroom semi-detached house. Labour and materials, excluding VAT. Which? survey of 19 Trusted Traders, November 2025. Likely to be at the upper end in London or the South East.

What affects the price

  • Property size and circuit count
  • Access and installation complexity
  • Location and whether remedial work is separate

What’s included

  • Inspection and testing of the agreed fixed installation
  • A written report with observations and an overall outcome

Good to know

How long does it take? The time depends on property size, circuit count, access, and the extent of testing.

Do I need one? Inspection intervals depend on tenure, jurisdiction, the previous report, and installation condition; landlords should check the law that applies to their property.

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How to pay less

  1. Give the electrician the previous report and circuit details
  2. Confirm remedial work is quoted separately
  3. Compare the same inspection scope

EICR cost in your city

Sources

  1. Which?, How much do electricians cost? (2026)
  2. Electrical Safety First, Periodic Inspection and Testing

Questions people ask

What does an EICR cost?

Which? puts an electrical inspection report for a standard three-bedroom semi-detached house at £100 to £330, including labour and materials and excluding VAT. Every job is priced on survey.

Does the fee include repairs?

Usually not; ask for identified remedial work to be itemised separately.

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