The short answer
From £80 for a studio or one-bedroom flat. Anything larger is priced on circuit count, because that decides how long the testing takes. We work the price out before we book, so the figure quoted is the figure you pay for the inspection.
What we cannot price in advance is remedial work, because nobody knows what the test will find. That is quoted in writing once the report exists, and you can take it elsewhere. Being clear about which half of the bill is fixed is what separates an honest price from a tempting one.
For the detail behind the inspection itself, the full EICR page covers the legal duties, the deadlines and what the codes on the report mean.
What you pay for what
| Property or work | Price | What that reflects |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or one-bedroom flat | From £80 | Usually one consumer unit and a small number of circuits. |
| Larger flats and houses | Priced on circuit count | More circuits means more testing time, so we quote once we know the board. |
| Remedial work after an unsatisfactory report | From £75 to £80 an hour for members | Against our £120 an hour standard rate we use for comparison. Parts on top. |
Prices are for properties inside the M25 and just outside it. Tell us the address and roughly how many circuits are on the board, and we will confirm the figure before booking.
What actually drives the price
An EICR is priced on time, and these six things decide how much time the job takes.
The number of circuits
The real unit of work. Every circuit is tested individually, so a six-way board takes less time than a sixteen-way one.
The size and layout of the property
A studio with one consumer unit is quick. A four-bedroom house with an outbuilding, a garden supply and a second board takes far longer.
The age of the installation
Older wiring throws up more to record and investigate. Rewirable fuses, missing RCD protection and unlabelled circuits slow the test down.
Access on the day
Boarded lofts, boxed-in consumer units, furniture over sockets and tenants who are not in all add time. A word with the tenant beforehand is the cheapest saving there is.
Whether remedial work follows
Inspection and repairs are separate costs. A satisfactory report ends at the certificate. An unsatisfactory one adds labour and parts nobody can quote beforehand.
Why the cheapest quote is often not the cheapest outcome
The inspection is the small part of the bill. The repairs are the big part. A headline price that undercuts everyone tells you about the cheap half only.
Any C1, C2 or FI observation makes the report unsatisfactory and starts a 28-day clock. At that point you are committed, and if the hourly rate was never mentioned you find it out with a deadline running.
There is a coding question underneath it. Plenty of observations could reasonably be a C3 improvement rather than a C2 defect, and only C1, C2 and FI oblige you to spend money. We will always tell you which is which.
So ask three questions of any quote. How many circuits does it assume? What is the hourly rate if remedial work is needed? Is that quoted in writing before the work starts?
What the price includes
- Consumer unit and main earthing inspected
- Every circuit tested, including RCD trip times
- Insulation resistance and earth continuity readings
- Sockets, switches and light fittings sampled
- Every observation coded C1, C2, C3 or FI
- The full report, plus a plain summary of what must be done
- A written quote for any remedial work, no obligation to use us
What it does not include
Remedial work is separate, and it has to be. Until the installation has been tested nobody knows whether anything needs doing, so quoting repairs in advance is either a guess or a padded worst case.
If the report is unsatisfactory you get a written quote with no obligation to use us. If you do, we can usually book it inside the 28 days, and members pay the member rate.
Parts are listed on the quote. Nothing is added that was not agreed.
How membership brings the cost down
With one flat, membership mostly saves the certificate discount and the call-out fee. With several, the hourly rate is where the difference shows: from £75 or £80 against our standard rate of £120 we use for comparison.
- 5% to 20% off certificates by tier
- At least one free certificate a year on every plan, four on Platinum
- Member rates from £75 an hour on Gold and Platinum, £80 on Bronze and Silver
- No call-out fees on any plan
- Next-day priority booking on Bronze and Silver, same-day on Gold and Platinum, with morning and late slots held back for members and a two-hour arrival window
Working out whether it is worth it
Count the certificates you need in a year and the hours of work you normally buy. A free certificate plus a discount on the rest covers much of the subscription.
The first month is risk-free, and plans run on a 12-month minimum after that.
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Inside the M25 and just outside
One team for the whole portfolio.
Fixed before we book
The inspection price up front, the remedial price in writing.
EICR cost questions
How much does an EICR cost in London?
From £80 for a studio or one-bedroom flat. Larger properties are priced on circuit count, because that drives the time on site. We give you a fixed price before we book.
Why do quotes for the same flat vary so much?
Usually because they are not quoting the same job. Some assume few circuits and rise sharply once the electrician sees the board. Some price the remedial work later at a rate you were never shown. Ask what the price covers, how many circuits it assumes and the hourly rate for repairs.
Is the cheapest EICR the cheapest outcome?
Often not. The inspection is the small part of the bill; the repairs are the big part. A cheap inspection with an expensive hourly rate behind it, or a report coding borderline items C2 when they could reasonably be C3, costs more overall.
What makes a report unsatisfactory, and what does that add?
Any C1, C2 or FI observation. C1 means danger now, C2 that it could become dangerous, FI that something could not be assessed. Each starts a 28-day clock. C3 is advisory only, so a report with just C3 items is satisfactory.
How long does the inspection take?
Two to three hours for a typical one or two bedroom London flat. Larger properties and boards with many circuits take longer. The power goes off for parts of the test, so warn your tenant.
Does membership actually reduce the cost?
In two ways. Certificates carry a 5% to 20% discount by tier, and every plan includes at least one free certificate a year, four on Platinum. Remedial work is charged at £75 or £80 an hour instead of the £120 standard rate, with no call-out fees.
Do I pay again if the report is unsatisfactory?
You pay for the inspection and, separately, for any work you have done. We quote the remedial work in writing and you are under no obligation to use us. If you do, we can usually book it inside the 28 days.
Do you cover my area?
Everywhere inside the M25 and just outside it. Call 020 4634 2681 with the postcode and we will tell you straight away, with a price.
Before you book
Read the full EICR page for the legal duties, the 28-day rule and the codes. See also the landlord compliance checklist, the gas safety certificate and everything else under landlord certificates.
Prices on this page are Hem London's own and apply inside the M25 and just outside it. The legal duties mentioned are taken from the GOV.UK guidance Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors and were last checked on 12 September 2026. This is a summary written to be useful, not legal advice, and the rules can change. Landlords remain responsible for confirming their own obligations.