An EICR in Manchester costs from £120 for a studio or 1 bedroom home, rising to £195 for a 5 bedroom house. HMOs start at £210. These are total prices: the inspection, the testing and the written report, with nothing added at the end.
EICR prices by property size
| Property | Total price |
|---|---|
| Studio or 1 bedroom | £120 |
| 2 bedroom | £130 |
| 3 bedroom | £150 |
| 4 bedroom | £170 |
| 5 bedroom | £195 |
HMO prices
| HMO | Total price |
|---|---|
| 3 to 4 letting rooms | £210 |
| 5 to 6 letting rooms | £260 |
| 7 to 8 letting rooms | £320 |
| 9 or more letting rooms | Quoted per property |
Every price is for a property with one consumer unit (fuse box). If there’s more than one, we confirm the price before we book. You can work out your total, including several properties at once, with the price check on our EICR page.
What’s included in the price?
- A visual inspection of the consumer unit, wiring, sockets, switches, lights and fixed appliances
- Testing of every circuit, the earthing, the bonding and the RCD protection
- A written report, with every observation coded and explained in plain English
- Your report emailed within one working day of your payment clearing, and to your agent or solicitor if you ask
If anything needs putting right, you get a separate quote. It only goes ahead if you agree, and you’re free to use any qualified electrician.
What makes an EICR cost more?
The price is mainly set by the size of the property, because more rooms usually means more circuits to test. A few things can change it:
- More than one consumer unit, for example a separate board for a flat conversion or an annexe
- Outbuildings with power, such as a garage, workshop or garden room
- A property much larger than its bedroom count suggests, such as a big house with two kitchens
- HMOs, which have more circuits, fire alarms and communal areas to check
We tell you about any of these before we book, so the price you agree is the price you pay.
Can I add PAT testing?
Yes. If you’re a landlord and supply appliances, we can test them while we’re there: £45 for up to 10 items or £65 for up to 20. See PAT testing for what’s covered.
Is the cheapest EICR the best choice?
Not always. A proper EICR on a typical 3 bedroom house takes two to four hours, because every circuit has to be tested. Very cheap reports can be a sign that only a sample of circuits was tested, or that the visit was rushed. Ask what’s included before you book, and check that the price covers the report as well as the visit.
If you’re comparing quotes, our guide to questions to ask before you book an EICR will help.
How often will I need to pay for one?
- Rented homes: at least every five years, or sooner if the report says so. See our landlord EICR guide.
- Homes you live in: every ten years is recommended, and when you buy or sell.
- Businesses: usually every five years for offices and shops. See commercial EICRs.
How do I pay?
By bank transfer, cash or PayPal. The report is sent within one working day of your payment clearing.
Get your EICR price
Check your total price on our EICR page, call 0161 400 1855 or 07493 508 439, or send us an enquiry. We work Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm, across Manchester and the surrounding areas (see the areas we cover). Your report is emailed within one working day of your payment clearing.
