Landlords in England must have the electrics in a rented home inspected at least every five years. The result is an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), often called a landlord electrical safety certificate. In London, quotes for the same flat can differ by more than £100 — here’s why, and what a fair price looks like.
💷 Typical EICR Prices in London (2026)
| Property | Online booking companies | Local electricians |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1-bed flat | £70 – £105 | £120 – £180 |
| 2–3 bed flat or house | £95 – £105 | £160 – £280 |
| 4–5 bed house | £105 – £150 | £280 – £400 |
| HMO | Priced per board / on request | £300 – £500 |
These ranges come from published 2026 London price guides. Online companies advertise one price for a band of property sizes and pass the job to a local electrician; independent electricians usually quote for your property after asking a few questions. The headline price is only part of the story — see what’s included below.
⚙️ What Changes the Price
- Number of circuits — every circuit is tested, so more rooms, a separate garage or garden supply, or a second consumer unit all add time.
- Age of the wiring — older installations, rewireable fuses and unlabelled circuits take longer to inspect safely.
- Extras such as solar panels, a battery or an EV charger.
- Access — Congestion Charge zone, paid parking, or a tenant who isn’t in.
- HMOs — more circuits, shared areas and often several boards, and licences may set their own requirements.
As a rough guide, a one-bed flat takes about an hour and a half to two hours on site, a larger house half a day, and a big HMO can take a full day. Power is switched off circuit by circuit during testing.
🔎 Cheap EICR Quotes: What to Check
- Is the electrician registered? Look for NICEIC, NAPIT or another competent-person scheme and check the number online.
- Is the price the total? Ask about VAT, “report fees”, parking and Congestion Charge.
- Is it a proper inspection? A full test of a three-bed house in 30–45 minutes isn’t realistic.
- What happens if it fails? Some low-price offers make their money on remedial work. Ask for remedial work to be quoted in writing, item by item, before anything is done.
🔧 If Your EICR Is Unsatisfactory
An EICR is unsatisfactory if it records any C1 (danger present) or C2 (potentially dangerous) code. Under the current wiring regulations (BS 7671:2018+A4:2026), an FI on its own no longer makes the report unsatisfactory — but as a landlord you still have to investigate it within 28 days. Code meanings: EICR codes explained.
- Small items — a damaged socket, a missing cover, an earth bond to the gas or water pipe — are often fixed in the same visit or soon after.
- Bigger items — no RCD protection, an old fuse box — may mean a new consumer unit, typically £700–£1,200 in London. See consumer unit replacement.
- Once the work is done you need written confirmation (a certificate) to give to your tenants and, within 28 days, to the council.
⚖️ The Rules You’re Paying For
- Inspect and test at least every 5 years, or sooner if the report says so.
- Give a copy to your tenants within 28 days, and to new tenants before they move in.
- Send a copy to the council within 7 days if they ask for it.
- Complete C1, C2 and FI work within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
- Councils can fine landlords up to £40,000 for breaches.
For the full picture, including what changes under the Renters’ Rights Act, see our landlord safety rules guide.
💡 How to Pay Less
- Book it with your gas safety check. One visit, one booking — with us, CP12 + EICR is from £155 instead of £185.
- Keep the circuit chart and old reports for the electrician — it saves time on site.
- Make sure there’s access to every room, the consumer unit and the meter, so there’s no second visit.
- Plan ahead — booking before the report expires avoids paying for an urgent slot.
🏆 EICR Prices at FE Maintenance
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| EICR | from £120 |
| EICR for new customers (10% off) | £108 |
| Gas safety certificate + EICR | from £155 |
| Gold package: gas + EICR + PAT (1-bed) | from £190 |
| Letting agents | £120 per property, portfolio rates |
- NICEIC qualified, report to BS 7671:2018+A4:2026
- Report emailed the same day; prices are the total, no VAT added
- Remedial work done by us, at a fixed price agreed before we start
- Free online client portal — every certificate stored in one place, with expiry alerts. See how it works
We cover North, West and Central London. See landlord packages or ask for a quote.
Typical prices are based on published 2026 London price guides and vary with the property. General information, not legal advice, based on the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 and BS 7671:2018+A4:2026, as of October 2026.
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