EICR Guide

How Much Does an EICR Cost in Kent? What to Expect in 2026

An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is one of those jobs where the price can vary significantly depending on your property — and where cheap doesn't always mean good value. Here's a plain-English breakdown of what affects the cost and what you actually get.

What determines the cost?

For a property in Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge or the surrounding area, there's no single flat rate for an EICR — a 1-bedroom flat and a 5-bedroom detached house with an HMO-style multi-circuit setup are genuinely different jobs. The real cost depends on the specific property, not a size bracket alone, which is why we always give a proper quote rather than a guess price over the phone.

What affects the price?

• Number of circuits — each circuit (lighting, sockets, cooker, shower etc.) needs testing individually
• Age of wiring — older properties with aluminium wiring or rubber-insulated cables take longer and require more care
• Accessibility — loft runs, boarded floors and restricted consumer unit access add time
• Number of consumer units — some properties have separate boards for garages, outbuildings or extensions

What's included in an EICR?

A proper EICR covers the entire fixed electrical installation: consumer unit (fuse board), wiring, sockets, switches, light fittings, earthing and bonding. Every circuit is tested and every observation is coded:

• C1 — Danger present. Requires immediate remedial work.
• C2 — Potentially dangerous. Must be remedied within 28 days.
• C3 — Improvement recommended (does not fail the report).
• FI — Further investigation required.

You'll receive a written report — usually as a PDF — which you may need for landlord compliance, mortgage or remortgage, or home sale purposes.

What if remedial work is needed?

If the report records C1 or C2 observations, these must be remedied — landlords have 28 days. Common remedial jobs include: updating earthing or bonding, replacing a consumer unit, fitting additional RCD protection, or rewiring specific circuits. A good electrician will explain exactly what's needed and provide a separate quote for any remedial work before proceeding.

Does an EICR expire?

EICRs are typically valid for up to 5 years for rental properties (mandatory maximum) and up to 10 years for owner-occupied homes, though older properties or those with C3 observations may be recommended for more frequent checks.