EICR Cost in Edinburgh
£90–£320
typical range in Edinburgh
In Edinburgh, an EICR typically costs £90–£320 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 Edinburgh?
Ranges below are the national breakdown adjusted for Scotland labour rates. Every job is priced on survey — use these to sanity-check quotes, not replace them.
| Item | Edinburgh range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed flat or studio | £90–£160 | Typically 4–6 circuits; the smallest and quickest inspection at 1–1.5 hours on site |
| 2-bed flat or house | £110–£190 | Usually 6–8 circuits; the most common property type, taking around 2 hours |
| 3-bed house | £135–£265 | The UK's most requested domestic EICR; typically 8–10 circuits and 2–3 hours on site |
| 4-bed house | £180–£320 | 10–14 circuits including garage and outbuildings; expect 3–4 hours |
| 5+ bed or large detached house | £250–£420 | 14+ circuits, possibly multiple consumer units; can take half a day or more |
| HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) | £270–£580 | More circuits, fire alarm integration, communal areas, and often separate consumer units per floor |
| Small commercial premises | £270–£630 | Three-phase supplies and commercial equipment; see our dedicated commercial EICR cost guide for larger premises |
| Remedial work (if EICR fails) | £70–£530 | Charged separately; cost depends on the defects found — minor fixes from £80, consumer unit replacement £350–£500 |
Why do prices differ in Edinburgh?
Scottish labour rates sit a little below the national average overall, but Edinburgh and central Glasgow price close to the UK middle — and Scottish compliance rules differ in places, which changes what the job includes.
Edinburgh's tenements — the dominant stock inside the bypass — mean shared stairs, common supplies and long vertical runs, and much of the New Town is Category A/B listed where consent constrains visible work. Tenement access and stair logistics add real time to jobs other cities do faster.
Nationally, an EICR runs £100–£300; in Edinburgh expect £90–£320. 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 Edinburgh?
In Edinburgh in 2026, an EICR typically costs £90–£320, against a UK-wide range of £100–£300. Edinburgh's tenements — the dominant stock inside the bypass — mean shared stairs, common supplies and long vertical runs, and much of the New Town is Category A/B listed where consent constrains visible work. Tenement access and stair logistics add real time to jobs other cities do faster.
Are the EICR rules different in Scotland?
Yes. Scotland required electrical safety inspections in private rented homes years before England did, under the repairing standard, and Scottish tenancies must hold a current EICR at all times. If you let property in Scotland, treat the five-year renewal as a hard deadline — local authorities can enforce it directly.
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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Full national breakdown: EICR Cost