What Is an EICR and Do You Need One?
A plain-English breakdown of Electrical Installation Condition Reports for UK homeowners and landlords, covering legal requirements, costs, and what happens during the inspection.
What Is an EICR and Do You Need One?
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is basically a health check for your property's electrics. A qualified electrician goes through the wiring, sockets, switches, consumer unit, and earthing to make sure everything is safe and up to standard.
Who Needs an EICR?
What Happens During an EICR?
It usually takes 2-4 hours for a standard house. The electrician will:
- Visually inspect all accessible electrical installations
- Test circuits, earthing, and bonding
- Check the consumer unit and protective devices
- Test sockets and light fittings
- Check the condition of the wiring
Understanding the Results
Any issues found are graded:
- C1 (Danger Present): Immediate risk. Needs fixing straight away.
- C2 (Potentially Dangerous): Could cause injury. Needs sorting promptly.
- C3 (Improvement Recommended): Not dangerous, but could be better.
- FI (Further Investigation): Needs more investigation to work out what's going on.
Your property passes with a Satisfactory result if there are no C1 or C2 findings.
How Much Does an EICR Cost?
Our prices are fixed based on property size:
- Studio flat: £120
- 1-bedroom: £150
- 2-bedroom: £175
- 3-bedroom: £200
- 4-bedroom: £250
- 5+ bedrooms: £300
That covers the inspection, testing, and certificate. No hidden fees.
Book Your EICR Online
You can book and pay for your EICR online. Pick your property size, pay securely, and choose a date. Got questions? Check our EICR FAQ.
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