--- title: "EICR Cost in London 2026 | Real Prices Explained" description: "What does an EICR cost in London in 2026? 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[Home ](/) 2. [Blog](/blog) 3. EICR Cost in London (2026) Compliance # How much does an EICR cost in London? (2026 guide) By [Steve Green](/about) · Updated 30 April 2026 · 8 min read An [EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report)](/services/eicr-testing) in London typically costs between **£135 and £370** in 2026 for a single consumer unit, depending on property size and the number of circuits being tested. Most 1-bed flats fall around £135–£185, 2-bed properties £155–£205, mid-sized 3-bed houses £185–£255, 4-bed homes £240–£320 and 5-bed homes £270–£370. Each additional consumer unit adds around £70–£90. HMOs and commercial premises are quoted individually. Below we break down what actually drives the price, what should be included in a fair quote, and the costs landlords often miss when budgeting for compliance. ## What affects EICR cost in London Three factors do most of the work in setting the price: - **Number of circuits.** Each circuit at the consumer unit must be tested individually. A typical 2-bed flat has 4–6 circuits; a larger family home can have 12+. More circuits means more time on site and a higher fee. - **Property age and condition.** Older Victorian and Edwardian housing stock — common across [Croydon](/areas/croydon), [Dulwich](/areas/dulwich) and [Streatham](/areas/streatham) — often has mixed-era wiring that takes longer to trace and test. - **Access.** If sockets are buried behind furniture, lofts are full, or the consumer unit is in a difficult location, expect the engineer to need extra time. ## What a fair London EICR price includes Be cautious of headline prices under £100. A genuine EICR for a London property is rarely viable at that price and often signals a "tick-box" inspection that won't stand up to scrutiny. A proper EICR should include: - A full visual inspection of every accessible socket, switch, light fitting and the consumer unit - Dead testing of every final circuit (continuity, insulation resistance, polarity) - Live testing including earth fault loop impedance and RCD operation - A signed certificate with classified observations (C1, C2, C3, FI) - A clear written summary of any remedial work needed, with itemised pricing ## Landlord EICR cost: what's different Since 2020, every rented property in England must have a satisfactory EICR before a new tenancy and at least every five years. Landlords face fines of up to £30,000 for non-compliance. The inspection itself costs the same as for an owner-occupier, but landlords should budget separately for: - **Remedial works** — quoted item-by-item depending on what's flagged, typically a few hundred pounds for minor C2/C1 fixes - **Consumer unit upgrade** if your fuse box predates RCD/RCBO protection — £640–£1,210 fitted depending on number of ways - **Re-test** after remedial work if the original report was unsatisfactory ## How to keep EICR cost down (without cutting corners) Three things that genuinely reduce your cost: - **Bundle multiple properties.** Landlords with portfolios in [Streatham](/areas/streatham), [Tooting](/areas/tooting) or [Lewisham](/areas/lewisham) can usually negotiate a per-property discount when booking 3+ at once. - **Provide access to everything before we arrive.** Clear the area around the consumer unit, ensure loft access is available, and have keys ready for outbuildings. - **Fix obvious faults first.** Replacing a known faulty socket before the inspection is cheaper than having it flagged as a C2 and re-tested later. ## Get a fixed EICR quote We provide same-week EICR appointments across South London and Kent. 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