EICR Cost in Cardiff
£85–£300
typical range in Cardiff
In Cardiff, an EICR typically costs £85–£300 in 2026 — the UK-wide range is £100–£300, and the gap is local labour rates, not materials. Here is the full breakdown, what is included, and how to keep the price at the low end.
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What does an EICR cost in Cardiff?
Ranges below are the national breakdown adjusted for Wales labour rates. Every job is priced on survey — use these to sanity-check quotes, not replace them.
| Item | Cardiff range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed flat or studio | £85–£150 | Typically 4–6 circuits; the smallest and quickest inspection at 1–1.5 hours on site |
| 2-bed flat or house | £100–£180 | Usually 6–8 circuits; the most common property type, taking around 2 hours |
| 3-bed house | £130–£250 | The UK's most requested domestic EICR; typically 8–10 circuits and 2–3 hours on site |
| 4-bed house | £170–£300 | 10–14 circuits including garage and outbuildings; expect 3–4 hours |
| 5+ bed or large detached house | £240–£400 | 14+ circuits, possibly multiple consumer units; can take half a day or more |
| HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) | £255–£550 | More circuits, fire alarm integration, communal areas, and often separate consumer units per floor |
| Small commercial premises | £255–£600 | Three-phase supplies and commercial equipment; see our dedicated commercial EICR cost guide for larger premises |
| Remedial work (if EICR fails) | £70–£500 | Charged separately; cost depends on the defects found — minor fixes from £80, consumer unit replacement £350–£500 |
Why do prices differ in Cardiff?
Welsh labour rates typically run 10-15% below the national average, with Cardiff closest to the UK middle.
Cardiff's Victorian terraces in Cathays and Roath host one of Wales' biggest student-let markets, so landlord compliance work is constant. The terraces are conventional brick with easy street access — labour rates, not the buildings, are why Cardiff prices sit below the England average.
Nationally, an EICR runs £100–£300; in Cardiff expect £85–£300. Get quotes from firms that actually cover your postcode — travel time is priced in whether you see it on the quote or not.
Common questions
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How much does an EICR cost in Cardiff?
In Cardiff in 2026, an EICR typically costs £85–£300, against a UK-wide range of £100–£300. Cardiff's Victorian terraces in Cathays and Roath host one of Wales' biggest student-let markets, so landlord compliance work is constant. The terraces are conventional brick with easy street access — labour rates, not the buildings, are why Cardiff prices sit below the England average.
Are the EICR rules different in Wales?
Wales has its own framework: under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act, landlords must hold a valid electrical condition report for rented homes and give tenants a copy. The five-year cycle matches England, but the paperwork duties differ — a Welsh letting agent will expect the report at tenancy start.
What do they check in an EICR?
The electrician inspects and tests the fixed electrical installation: the consumer unit (fuse box), earthing and bonding, wiring condition, sockets, switches and light fittings, plus RCD operation and circuit testing (continuity, insulation resistance, polarity). Observations are coded C1 (danger present), C2 (potentially dangerous), C3 (improvement recommended) or FI (further investigation) — C1, C2 and FI mean remedial work before the report is satisfactory. Portable appliances are not included; that is PAT testing, a separate job.
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