How Much to Charge for an EICR in 2026 (UK Pricing Guide)

An EICR — Electrical Installation Condition Report — is one of the most reliable, repeatable jobs an electrician can build a business around. Landlords need one every five years, and demand only grows. But too many sparks underprice them, win the job, and then lose money once travel, testing time and the report write-up are accounted for.

This guide breaks down what to charge for an EICR in 2026, how to price by property size, and how to quote fast enough to actually win the work.

What is a fair EICR price in 2026?

As a rough national guide for domestic properties:

• 1-bed flat: £120–£180
• 2–3 bed house: £150–£250
• 4–5 bed house: £230–£350
• Commercial unit: £300+ depending on circuits

These are starting points, not gospel. Your real number depends on the number of circuits, the age of the installation, access, and how far you travel. A 1930s house with a rewired-in-stages installation takes far longer to test than a new-build flat.

Price by circuits, not by gut feel

The single biggest driver of how long an EICR takes is the number of final circuits. Testing, recording results and inspecting accessible accessories all scale with circuit count.

A simple, defensible formula:

1. Set a base call-out and reporting fee (covers travel + the report write-up).
2. Add a per-circuit rate for testing time.
3. Add for known complications (no records, suspected borrowed neutrals, restricted access).

A fixed per-circuit rate stops you guessing — and gives the customer a transparent reason for the number.

Don't forget the hidden time

The on-site testing is only half the job. The parts people forget to price:

• Writing up the report and observations (C1, C2, C3, FI codes)
• Travel both ways
• Any remedial quote you produce off the back of it
• Chasing the customer for access or payment afterwards

If your EICR price only covers the time on site, you're working the admin for free.

How to win more EICRs: quote faster

Landlords and letting agents often request quotes from three or four electricians at once. The one who replies first, with a clear price, usually wins — long before the cheapest quote even lands.

That means your competitive edge often isn't price at all. It's speed of response. If you can send a tidy, professional quote within the hour instead of "I'll get back to you tonight," you'll win a disproportionate share of the work.

This is exactly where job management software earns its keep: a saved EICR quote template, your per-circuit pricing built in, and the ability to send it from your phone between jobs.

Turn one EICR into a repeat customer

The real money in EICRs isn't the single report — it's the remedial work it uncovers and the five-year rebooking. Every C1 and C2 observation is a follow-up quote. Every report has a renewal date.

A system that automatically reminds you (and the landlord) when the next EICR is due turns a one-off job into a predictable, recurring revenue line.

FAQs

How long does an EICR take?

A typical 2–3 bed domestic EICR takes 2–4 hours on site, plus around 30–60 minutes to write up the report. Larger or older properties with more circuits take longer.

Can I charge extra for remedial work found during an EICR?

Yes. The EICR price covers the inspection and report only. Any remedial work to fix C1 or C2 observations is quoted and charged separately — and should be.

Should I charge a call-out fee for an EICR?

Most electricians fold travel and the report write-up into a base fee, then add a per-circuit testing rate. The key is making sure your price covers travel both ways and the admin time, not just the testing.

How often does an EICR need renewing?

For rented domestic properties in England, an EICR is required at least every five years, or at change of tenancy if sooner. Setting a reminder for the renewal date is an easy way to win repeat work.