An EICR in London with Polarity Electrics costs from £79 for a studio flat up to £149 for a 4-bed house, with no call-out charge added on top. Larger homes, HMOs and commercial premises are priced individually with a fixed written quote. The main things that affect the price are the number of circuits, the number of consumer units, the size of the property and how easy it is to access.
Below we set out our EICR prices by property type, explain why one flat can take longer to test than another, and cover what the price does and does not include so you can compare quotes fairly.
EICR prices by property type
| Property type | Polarity Electrics price |
|---|---|
| Studio flat | From £79 |
| 1–3 bed flat or house | Between £79 and £149, confirmed when you book |
| 4-bed house | £149 |
| 5+ bed house | Fixed written quote |
| HMO (house in multiple occupation) | Fixed written quote |
| Commercial premises (shops, offices, restaurants) | Fixed written quote |
Every price includes the full inspection and testing, the digital certificate emailed to you the same day, photos of any observations, and a remedial cost breakdown if anything needs attention. There is no call-out charge.
What drives the price of an EICR?
An EICR is priced on time. The electrician has to visually inspect the installation and then test every circuit individually, so anything that adds circuits or slows down access adds to the job.
Number of circuits
This is the single biggest factor. Each circuit – sockets, lighting, cooker, shower, immersion heater, outside lights – needs its own set of tests and results recorded. A studio flat might have a handful of circuits; a large family house with an extension, garden office and electric heating can have many more. Two properties with the same number of bedrooms can differ quite a bit here.
Number of consumer units
Some properties have more than one fuse board: a separate board for an extension, a garage or outbuilding, a loft conversion, or a landlord supply in a block. Each board and its circuits have to be inspected and tested, which adds time.
Size and layout of the property
More rooms mean more accessories to inspect and more points to test. Properties over several floors, with lofts, cellars or outbuildings, take longer to work through than a single-level flat of the same floor area.
Access
The electrician needs to reach the consumer unit and as many rooms as possible. If a board is buried behind stored items, or tenants are not home and rooms are locked, the inspection either takes longer or has to be recorded as limited. Arranging access in advance keeps the visit efficient and the report complete.
Parking and congestion
In parts of central and inner London, parking restrictions, the Congestion Charge zone and slow traffic all add real cost to getting an engineer and test equipment to the door. We build travel into our prices rather than adding a separate call-out fee, so what you are quoted is what you pay.
Age and condition of the installation
Older installations, unlabelled circuits or previous DIY alterations can take longer to trace and test. This does not change our published prices for standard homes, but it is one reason larger and older properties are quoted individually.
Landlord EICR cost: what to budget for
For landlords, the EICR itself is a fixed cost every 5 years (or sooner if the report recommends it), as required by the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. The variable part is any remedial work. If the report is Unsatisfactory, the regulations require remedial or further investigation work to be carried out within 28 days, or sooner if the report specifies.
Because of that 28-day window, it is sensible to book your EICR well before a tenancy starts or a renewal is due, so there is time to arrange any work without pressure. Our guide on what to do after an unsatisfactory EICR explains the process step by step.
Landlords with several properties can use our landlord portal and bulk booking, and we send renewal reminders so certificates do not lapse. If you manage an HMO, see our HMO EICR guide for what licensing authorities typically expect.
What the EICR price does not include
- Remedial work. Repairs are quoted separately, with an itemised breakdown so you can see exactly what each item costs. Nothing is done without your agreement.
- PAT testing. Portable appliances are not part of an EICR. If you supply appliances to tenants, ask about PAT testing at the same visit.
- Major upgrades. If the report recommends a consumer unit replacement or a rewire, that is a separate, fixed written quote.
How to compare EICR quotes
EICR prices in London vary widely, and the cheapest quote is not always the best value. When comparing, check:
- Registration. Is the contractor registered with a scheme such as NICEIC? Polarity Electrics is an NICEIC Approved Contractor (enrolment no. 602034000).
- Call-out and extras. Is there a call-out charge, congestion surcharge or fee for emailing the certificate?
- Scope. Will every circuit be tested, and will the report include full schedules of test results rather than just a pass or fail?
- Turnaround. How quickly will you receive the certificate? We email it the same day.
- Remedial pricing. Will you get a clear breakdown of any repairs, with photos, so you can make an informed decision?
Be cautious of very low prices paired with a long list of expensive “urgent” repairs. A properly coded report should explain why each item is coded as it is. If you want to understand the codes yourself, read EICR codes explained.
How often will I need to pay for an EICR?
For rented homes the standard interval is every 5 years. For owner-occupied homes, IET guidance recommends every 10 years, and commercial premises are typically every 5 years. The full list is in our guide to how often you need an EICR.
Book an EICR in London or the Home Counties
We carry out EICRs across all of London and Hertfordshire, Essex, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire, with same-day and next-day appointments often available. Find your local page on our areas we cover page, or read more about our EICR service in London.
To get your price confirmed and a slot booked, book online or call 0203 908 4790. For HMOs, 5+ bed homes and commercial premises, tell us the property details and we will send a fixed written quote.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an EICR cost in London?
With Polarity Electrics, an EICR costs from £79 for a studio flat up to £149 for a 4-bed house. Larger homes, HMOs and commercial premises are priced on a fixed written quote.
Is there a call-out charge on top of the EICR price?
No. We do not add a call-out charge, so the price you are quoted for the inspection is the price you pay for the report.
Does the EICR price include repairs?
No. The EICR price covers the inspection, testing and report. If remedial work is needed, we give you an itemised cost breakdown so you can decide how to proceed.
Why do some companies charge less for an EICR?
Very low prices can mean rushed testing or a narrow sample of circuits. A proper EICR takes several hours on a typical home, so it is worth checking the electrician is registered with a scheme such as NICEIC and that the report includes full test results.