Looking for an EICR in St Albans? St Albans and Harpenden have some of the oldest housing stock in Hertfordshire — Georgian and Victorian homes around the city centre, many extended and renovated over the years. We carry out careful EICRs in period properties and give homeowners and landlords a clear picture of what needs attention.
EICR prices in St Albans
The same fixed prices apply across St Albans as everywhere else we work — no travel surcharge, no call-out fee and no hidden extras.
| Property | Price |
|---|---|
| Studio flat | From £79 |
| 1–3 bedroom flat or house | £79–£149 depending on circuits |
| 4 bedroom house | £149 |
| 5+ bedrooms, HMOs & multiple consumer units | Fixed quote |
| Shops, offices & commercial units | Commercial EICR quote |
Want to know how these compare? Read our EICR cost guide.
Properties we test in St Albans
Period and listed homes in the city centre, Edwardian villas in Harpenden, and family housing in Marshalswick and London Colney. Every inspection covers the consumer unit, all circuits, earthing and bonding, RCD protection and the condition of sockets, switches and fittings, tested to the current BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 standard.
Common issues we find on EICRs in St Albans include circuits without RCD protection, missing or undersized main protective bonding, damaged or overloaded accessories and older consumer units. Each one is coded (C1, C2, C3 or FI) and photographed, with a fixed price to put it right.
Postcodes & neighbourhoods covered
We carry out EICRs throughout St Albans city centre, Harpenden, London Colney, Park Street, Bricket Wood, Fleetville, Marshalswick, How Wood, Wheathampstead and the rest of St Albans.
Landlord EICRs in St Albans
Private landlords in England must have the electrical installation in every rented home inspected and tested at least every five years, give tenants a copy within 28 days and complete any remedial work within 28 days of an Unsatisfactory report. Councils can fine landlords up to £30,000 for breaches. St Albans City & District Council can request a copy of your report at any time, and if your property is an HMO or falls under a licensing scheme you will normally need a valid EICR for the licence — check the council's current conditions.
Social landlords and housing associations with homes in St Albans now have the same duty, with every existing social tenancy due an inspection by 1 November 2026 — see our social housing EICR guide. For HMOs, read our HMO EICR guide.
How it works
- Book online or call — pick a same-day or next-day slot in St Albans. We can arrange access with your tenant or agent.
- Inspection & testing — usually 1.5–4 hours depending on property size.
- Certificate emailed the same day — with photos, coded observations and a fixed remedial price if anything needs fixing.
- Repairs & re-certification — most remedials completed within days, well inside the 28-day deadline.
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EICR St Albans: FAQs
How much does an EICR cost in St Albans?
Our EICRs in St Albans start from £79 for a studio flat and are £149 for a 4-bedroom house, with no call-out charge or travel surcharge. HMOs, larger homes and commercial premises receive a fixed quote.
Can you do a same-day EICR in St Albans?
Yes, in most cases. Our engineers work across St Albans every week and same-day or next-day slots are usually available — book online or call 0203 908 4790 to check today's availability.
Do you cover AL1, AL2, AL3, AL4 postcodes?
Yes. We cover AL1, AL2, AL3, AL4, AL5 including St Albans city centre, Harpenden, London Colney, Park Street, Bricket Wood and the surrounding areas.
Do landlords in St Albans need an EICR?
Yes. Private landlords in England must have the electrical installation inspected and tested at least every five years and give tenants a copy of the report. Social landlords have the same duty, with existing tenancies due by 1 November 2026.
Will St Albans City & District Council accept your EICR?
Yes. Our reports are issued by an NICEIC Approved Contractor to BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 and include everything a council needs for enforcement or HMO licensing. Check St Albans City & District Council's current licence conditions for any extra documents they require.