EICR Cost in London
£120–£330
typical range in London
In London, an EICR typically costs £120–£330 in 2026 — the UK-wide range is £100–£250, 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 London?
Ranges below are the national breakdown adjusted for London labour rates. Every job is priced on survey — use these to sanity-check quotes, not replace them.
| Item | London range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential EICR | £120–£330 | Typical inspection range |
| Electrician | £50–£90 | Hourly range where time is charged separately |
| Electrician | £300–£650 | Day range where time is charged separately |
Why do prices differ in London?
London labour rates run 20-30% above the national average, driven by cost of living, parking and congestion charges, and commercial rents — materials cost roughly the same nationwide.
London's stock is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian terraces and flat conversions, where access, shared freeholds and older wiring layouts add time to almost any job. Parking, congestion charging and ULEZ compliance are real line items for a tradesperson's day here, and they show up in quotes whether itemised or not.
Nationally, an EICR runs £100–£250; in London expect £120–£330. Get quotes from firms that actually cover your postcode — travel time is priced in whether you see it on the quote or not.
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Full national breakdown: EICR Cost