How Much Does an EICR Cost in 2026? Landlord, HMO and Commercial Prices
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is one of the most common compliance costs for landlords and businesses, yet quoted prices for the same property can vary several-fold. This guide sets out our published prices, what the market typically charges across London, the South East and East of England, and the questions to ask so you are comparing like with like.
Polarity Electrics EICR prices
| Property | Typical scope | From |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic / landlord EICR | Studio to 3-bed home, one consumer unit | £80 + VAT |
| HMO EICR | Every let room and communal area | £149 + VAT |
| Commercial EICR | Small office, shop or unit; larger sites priced per board and circuit | £199 + VAT |
Every price is confirmed in writing before booking. Remedial work is never bundled into the inspection price: it is quoted separately, itemised against each coded observation, and you are free to use any competent electrician to carry it out.
What other providers charge
Published 2026 prices for a landlord EICR in London generally sit between roughly £70 and £350 depending on property size, with central London and larger homes at the top of that range. Commercial EICRs are usually priced either per circuit or per distribution board with a minimum charge, and small commercial premises typically cost £200–£500 in total. Very low headline prices sometimes depend on sampling only part of the installation or on recovering margin through remedial work, so always check the scope.
What changes the price of an EICR?
- Number of consumer units and circuits. This is the biggest driver. A second consumer unit or a sub-main to an outbuilding adds testing time.
- Property type. HMOs require every let room to be inspected. Commercial premises often have three-phase supplies and multiple distribution boards.
- Access. Occupied tenancies, locked rooms, stored goods and ceiling voids all affect how much of the installation can be inspected.
- Working hours. Commercial sites that need testing out of hours or in phases are planned and priced accordingly.
- Records. Previous reports and up-to-date circuit charts reduce tracing time.
Five questions to ask before accepting any EICR quote
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT and the digital certificate?
- Will every circuit be tested, or only a sample?
- How many consumer units or boards does the quote cover?
- Is the engineer registered with a scheme such as NICEIC or NAPIT?
- Will any remedial quotation be itemised against the report codes?
How to keep the cost down
Book renewals before the recommended date rather than after, give the engineer clear access to the consumer unit and every room, and pass on the previous report. Landlords with several properties can group inspections into a single visit or a Compliance Care plan.
Related guides
How often do you need an EICR? · Failed EICR: what happens next · Commercial EICR cost and scope · Common EICR faults
Frequently asked questions
How much is an EICR for a landlord?
Our landlord EICRs start from £80 + VAT for a studio to three-bedroom property with one consumer unit. Larger homes are priced on consumer units and circuits.
How much is an HMO EICR?
HMO EICRs start from £149 + VAT. The final price depends on the number of let rooms, consumer units and circuits.
How much does a commercial EICR cost?
Commercial EICRs start from £199 + VAT for small premises. Larger sites are priced per distribution board and circuit with a fixed written quotation.
Does the EICR price include repairs?
No. Remedial work is quoted separately and itemised against each C1, C2 or FI observation, and you can use any competent electrician to complete it.