EICR prices vary, and so does what you get for the money. These ten questions will help you compare quotes and choose an electrician you can trust.
1. Is that the total price?
Check there’s nothing added at the end, and whether the price covers the report as well as the visit. Ours are total prices: see EICR prices in Manchester.
2. What could change the price?
More than one consumer unit, outbuildings with power or a very large property can all affect it. A good electrician will ask about these before booking, not on the day.
3. Will every circuit be tested?
A full EICR tests every circuit. Very cheap quotes can mean only a sample is tested. Ask what percentage of circuits and accessories will be inspected.
4. How long will it take?
Two to four hours is normal for a typical home. A 30-minute visit for a whole house is a warning sign.
5. When will I get the report?
Ask for a firm answer. We email ours within one working day of your payment clearing.
6. Will you explain the results?
Every observation should be clear enough for you to understand why it was coded. See EICR codes explained.
7. Do I have to use you for any repairs?
You shouldn’t have to. Remedial work should be quoted separately, so you can compare prices or use your own electrician. Be wary of anyone who pushes work on the day.
8. What qualifications and insurance do you have?
The regulations require a “qualified and competent” person. Ask about the electrician’s qualifications and experience in inspection and testing, and their insurance.
9. Can you send the report to my agent or solicitor?
Useful if you’re a landlord with an agent, or buying or selling. We’re happy to copy them in.
10. Can you work around my tenant or my working day?
Ask how access is arranged and how power cuts will be handled. See how to prepare for an EICR.
Our answers
- Total prices from £120, confirmed before we book
- Every circuit tested, with a written report in plain English
- Report emailed within one working day of your payment clearing
- Any remedial work quoted separately, only if you agree
- City & Guilds qualified electricians, reporting to BS 7671
- Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm
Book your EICR
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.
