Updated 25 September 2026
EICR (condition report) cost UK 2026
The going rate for eicr (condition report) in 2026 is 1-bed: £100–£200 · 2-bed: £150–£250 · 3-bed: £180–£350 · 4–5 bed: £250–£500 (total, ex VAT). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Market band£100–£200
Worked example, 1 property£179
Time on site3 h
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Market bands
| Option | Band | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed | £100–£200 | Trade2Base |
| 2-bed | £150–£250 | Trade2Base |
| 3-bed | £180–£350 | Trade2Base |
| 4–5 bed | £250–£500 | Trade2Base |
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| test | Inspect and test all circuits | 2.5 h |
| test | Write up EICR | 0.5 h |
What changes the price
- Property size? 1-bed · 2-bed · 3-bed · 4–5 bed big effect
- Rented? owner occupied · private rental · HMO
Good practice
- Rentals (England): EICR every 5 years, C1/C2 fixed within 28 days
Prep to look for
| Condition | Check | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Rewireable fuses | fuse carriers, wire fuses, wooden or very old board | Old fuse board: recommend a consumer unit upgrade and EICR |
| No RCD protection | board with no test button | RCD protection or consumer unit upgrade, if required £400–£700. No RCD protection: needed before adding to circuits |
| Plastic consumer unit | non-metal consumer unit | Plastic consumer unit: upgrade recommended |
| Old cabling | rubber, lead-sheathed or cloth-covered cables | Old cable types: recommend a rewire |
| Heat damage | scorched or melted sockets, burn marks | Danger: heat damage (C1/C2) — make safe first |
| No main bonding | no earth clamps on gas and water pipes | Main protective bonding to gas and water |
| Sockets near bath or shower | sockets or switches close to a bath or shower | Accessories in bathroom zones: non-compliant |
| Battery-only alarms | battery smoke alarms only | Battery-only alarms: offer an interlinked upgrade (mandatory in Scotland) |
Questions
How much does eicr (condition report) cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is 1-bed: £100–£200 · 2-bed: £150–£250 · 3-bed: £180–£350 · 4–5 bed: £250–£500 (total, ex VAT), from Trade2Base. A worked example of 1 property comes to about £179–£179 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does eicr (condition report) take?
The worked example of 1 property takes about 3 hours.
What changes the price of eicr (condition report)?
Mainly property size, plus any prep found on site: rewireable fuses, no rcd protection, plastic consumer unit, old cabling.