What Affects the Cost of an EICR?

The honest answer to "how much does an EICR cost" is: it depends on the installation. Rather than quote figures that may not apply to your premises, it is far more useful to understand the factors that drive the price so you can compare quotes fairly.

The main cost drivers

• Number of circuits and distribution boards. EICR work scales with the number of circuits tested. A single-board flat is quick; a commercial site with several distribution boards takes much longer.
• Size and type of premises. Domestic, HMO, commercial and industrial installations differ in complexity and the standards that apply.
• Access. Circuits behind fixed equipment, in occupied areas, or requiring out-of-hours isolation add time.
• Age and condition. Older installations often need more careful investigation, and limitations must be documented.
• Occupancy and downtime. Where power cannot be interrupted during business hours, phased or out-of-hours testing affects the price.

Beware prices that look too cheap

An unusually low headline price can be a sign of:

• excessive sampling (testing too few circuits to be meaningful);
• limitations that leave much of the installation unassessed; or
• an expectation of profit from unnecessary remedial work afterwards.

A credible EICR states clearly what was tested, the sampling basis, and any limitations.

How we quote

We give a fixed, transparent quote once we understand the number of distribution boards and circuits and how the premises is used. Inspection and testing is quoted separately from any remedial work, so there is never pressure to authorise repairs you cannot see the justification for. That separation protects you and keeps the report impartial.