EICR
An EICR, or electrical installation condition report, is an inspection of a property's fixed wiring that ends in a written report and a satisfactory or unsatisfactory outcome. Electricians carry out EICR work nationally, with 561 businesses offering it. The businesses are concentrated in London, Bristol and Birmingham, while published prices have a national median of £155 across 12 UK towns, researched August 2026. The national picture also includes established inspection and installation credentials, ratings from 1.5 to 5.0, and 18085 reviews in total. EICR is also known as an electrical installation condition report, electrical certificate, electrical safety certificate and periodic inspection. EICR cost guide
Why people have it done
- The condition of the fixed wiring is set down in writing, coded by what needs doing.
What needs fixing?
Tell us what's wrong. We'll tell you the price, then find a local electrician to do the job.
Electricians who do EICRs
Worth knowing
- London has 322 businesses, followed by Bristol with 21, Birmingham with 19, Eastleigh with 17 and Liverpool with 15. Within London, Croydon has 26, Enfield 24, Bromley 18, Haringey 16 and Havering 15.
- A total of 489 businesses are on a trade register. The registers record 352 installers and 190 inspectors, while scheme counts include 286 with NICEIC, 143 with NAPIT, 58 with Part P and 2 with REFCOM.
- The published local price ranges are £130 to £170 in Croydon, £115 to £240 in Bristol, £115 to £210 in Birmingham, £140 to £180 in Leeds and £135 to £195 in Manchester.
- The businesses also offer consumer units, rewires, fault finding, EV chargers, lighting, PAT testing, emergency lighting, emergency callouts and 30 other services, with the supplied counts ranging from 319 to 30.
- The most-reviewed business has 1142 reviews, while the median rating is 5.0 across 454 rated businesses.
- The businesses have traded across a period from 1965 to 2025, with 159 active companies at Companies House and a median incorporation year of 2019. Their online presence includes 557 businesses with their own website.
Common problems
Signs Your House Needs Rewiring
You are noticing warning signs that your home's electrical wiring may be outdated or unsafe.
Old Fuse Box: Do I Need To Upgrade?
Your fuse box is old and you are wondering whether it needs replacing with a modern consumer unit. Rewirable fuses, no RCD test button, or a wooden back board are clear upgrade signals.
Electrical Fire: What To Do
You have an electrical fire or can see flames coming from a socket, appliance, or consumer unit.
House Not Up To Electrical Regulations
Your home's electrics do not meet current electrical regulations and standards.
Aluminium Wiring In The House
Your home has aluminium wiring: a material that requires special attention due to fire risks at connections.
Is My Metal Fuse Box Safe?
You have a metal fuse box and want to know if it meets current regulations and is safe to use.
Where we cover
Popular
London
- EICR in Croydon 26
- EICR in Enfield 24
- EICR in Bromley 18
- EICR in Haringey 16
- EICR in Havering 15
- EICR in Waltham Forest 15
- EICR in Redbridge 14
- EICR in Sutton 13
- EICR in Brent 12
- EICR in Barnet 11
- EICR in Islington 11
- EICR in Lewisham 11
- EICR in Merton 11
- EICR in Ealing 10
- EICR in Wandsworth 10
- EICR in Barking and Dagenham 9
- EICR in Bexley 9
- EICR in Hounslow 9
- EICR in Tower Hamlets 8
- EICR in Hillingdon 7
- EICR in Kingston upon Thames 7
- EICR in Lambeth 7
- EICR in Camden 6
- EICR in Greenwich 6
- EICR in Harrow 6
- EICR in Richmond upon Thames 6
- EICR in Hackney 5
- EICR in Westminster 5
- EICR in Newham 4
- EICR in Hammersmith and Fulham 3
- EICR in Kensington and Chelsea 3
- EICR in Southwark 3
- All of London 322