An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a legal requirement for landlords in England and one of the most common electrical jobs I carry out across Pinner, Hemel Hempstead, Harrow, Uxbridge, Ealing and the surrounding areas. But prices vary enormously between electricians — so what should you actually expect to pay, and what does the money cover?
EICR Prices by Property Size
These are the fixed prices I charge at Hinton Electrics — no hidden extras, no surprises on the day:
1 bedroom flat: £80 | 2 bedroom: £130 | 3 bedroom: £180 | 4 bedroom: £230 | 5+ bed or commercial: call for a quote.
The price covers the full inspection, all testing, and the digital certificate issued the same day. You won't be chased for an "admin fee" to receive your report.
What's Actually Included in an EICR?
A proper EICR isn't just a visual check. The electrician tests every circuit in the property — checking insulation resistance, earth continuity, polarity, and the operation of RCDs and MCBs. They're also checking for any outdated wiring, missing earthing, signs of overloading, or anything that doesn't meet the current 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
Any faults are categorised: C1 (danger present — requires immediate action), C2 (potentially dangerous), C3 (improvement recommended), or FI (further investigation needed). A competent electrician will walk you through the findings clearly, not just hand you a report and disappear.
Why Is the Cheapest Quote Risky?
You'll find EICR quotes as low as £50 online. There's usually a catch: the electrician is unregistered, the test is rushed and incomplete, or the report is generated from a template without proper testing. As a landlord, if something goes wrong in a property with an EICR that wasn't carried out properly, your liability exposure is significant.
All EICRs I carry out are done under NAPIT registration (No. 81930), which means the work is independently backed and the certificate is accepted by all letting agents, councils and insurers.
Do Homeowners Need an EICR?
It's not a legal requirement for owner-occupiers — but it's worth doing if you've recently bought the property, if it's more than 10 years old and hasn't been inspected, or if you've noticed any electrical issues. It gives you genuine peace of mind and flags anything that needs attention before it becomes a problem.
If you're based in Pinner, Hemel Hempstead, Harrow, Watford, Ruislip, Uxbridge, Ealing, or anywhere in the surrounding area — give me a call for a fixed price with no obligation.