Know the condition of your property’s wiring.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report records the findings from an inspection of fixed electrical wiring. Arrange a check for a rental home or another property and understand any follow-up work identified in the report.
From £99
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What changes the price?
£99 for one board or £149 for two, including up to ten circuits. Extra circuits are £10 each. Three or more boards and non-standard work need a quotation.
How often is a rental EICR needed in England?
For tenancies covered by the electrical safety regulations, the interval is no more than five years, or sooner if the report requires it. Read the findings and due date rather than relying only on the issue date.
Working to a deadline?
If the report is needed for a sale or tenancy deadline, explain that date at the start. The visit, evidence review and certificate or report timing need confirmation.
Official guidance: check the relevant requirements. Reviewed 8 November 2026.
What is an EICR?
An EICR reports on the condition of the fixed electrical installation within the agreed inspection. That includes relevant wiring, consumer units and circuits. It is different from testing portable appliances and does not automatically include repairs or replacement equipment.
What happens during the visit?
The electrician inspects and tests the agreed installation. Some tests involve switching off the supply, so discuss occupiers and essential equipment before the visit. Access to consumer units and relevant rooms is important; any agreed limitations should be recorded in the report.
Tell us about the installation.
Count the consumer units or distribution boards and provide the circuit count if you know it. Tell the team about outbuildings, extensions and communal supplies. These details help identify what needs checking and whether the standard domestic price applies.
Making sense of the report.
Read the findings and any recommended action carefully. The report may identify defects or further investigation. A completed inspection does not promise a satisfactory outcome, and work needed to resolve findings should be discussed and priced separately.
How much does it cost?
Standard domestic EICR pricing starts at £99 for one board or £149 for two, with up to ten circuits included and £10 per extra circuit. Three or more boards and non-standard work require a quotation. Review the quantities before continuing with a request.
Keep the report with the property records.
Provide the previous report if available and tell the team about changes since the last inspection. After receiving the new report, retain it alongside any separate evidence of remedial work. Ask for clarification if a finding or recommended next step is unclear.
Before your visit.
- Consumer-unit count and known circuit quantities.
- Previous EICRs and electrical-work certificates.
- Normal access to the agreed installation and spaces.
- Occupier needs and arrangements for power interruptions.
What you receive.
An EICR for the agreed fixed installation, including its findings, limitations and recommended next inspection date.
What is separate?
Repairs, new installations, portable-appliance testing and separate specialist investigations need their own scope unless agreed otherwise.
What is included in the starting price?
The listed one-board price is £99 and the two-board price is £149. The allowance is ten circuits, with £10 per additional circuit. Three or more boards or non-standard installations need quotation.
Will an inspection always produce a satisfactory report?
No. The condition and test results determine the outcome. Payment is for the agreed inspection, not a promised satisfactory result.
Is five years always the next inspection interval?
No. The report can specify a shorter interval. Read the recorded date and findings rather than relying only on a general five-year description.
Do shared areas need their own discussion?
Yes. Identify who instructs work and which supply serves communal areas. A private flat instruction does not automatically include the building’s shared electrical installation.