- As a broad UK guide in 2026, a small unit with one board starts from around £150 to £300; mid-size premises run £300 to £700; large or multi-board buildings £700 to £1,500 or more.
- The number of circuits and distribution boards is the main driver, followed by access, the need for out-of-hours working and the age and condition of the installation.
- The fee should include inspection, testing of an agreed sample of circuits, the coded report and the next-inspection date. Remedials are separate.
- Get the inspection quoted separately from any remedial works to avoid a conflict of interest.
The first thing to understand about EICR pricing is that it is not about square footage. Inspectors price by the number of circuits and distribution boards they have to test, which is why a compact but heavily-wired workshop can cost more than a large, simple warehouse. Here is how the pricing works and what you should get for it.
Typical costs
| Premises | Indicative fee (guide only) |
|---|---|
| Small unit, one distribution board, up to ~10 circuits | from around £150 to £300 |
| Mid-size premises, a few boards, 20 to 40 circuits | around £300 to £700 |
| Large or complex, multiple boards, industrial plant | £700 to £1,500+, quoted on inspection |
Indicative ranges, not a quote.
What drives the price
- Circuits and boards. Each takes time to inspect and test.
- Sample size. A larger sample of tested circuits costs more and gives more assurance.
- Access and hours. Testing needs circuits isolated, so busy premises often need out-of-hours work.
- Age and condition. Old or altered installations take longer and generate more observations.
- Records. Existing drawings and previous reports speed the job.
What the fee should include
Inspection, testing of an agreed sample of circuits, the full coded report with an overall verdict, and the recommended next-inspection date. Confirm the sample percentage in the quote; a very low price often means a very small sample. Our guide to what an EICR covers sets out the scope.
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Remedial costs
If the report is unsatisfactory, the C1 and C2 items must be fixed before it can be reissued as satisfactory. Those works are priced separately. The fairest arrangement is to have the inspection quoted on its own, then obtain a separate quote for remedials, ideally from more than one contractor, so the inspector has no incentive to find work. Our guide to unsatisfactory reports covers the process.
Keeping the cost sensible
- Provide drawings and the previous report.
- Arrange access so circuits can be isolated without repeat visits.
- Bundle with emergency lighting or fire alarm testing if the same contractor does both.
- Compare quotes on a like-for-like sample size.
Getting quotes
Inspectors need the premises type, the approximate number of boards and circuits, when the last inspection was, any access constraints and the postcode. ComSurv gathers that in about a minute and returns no-obligation quotes from registered inspectors who cover your area.
Sources & further reading
- HSE: Electrical safety at work — the duty the inspection evidences
- NICEIC — registered contractors
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