Landlord Electrical Certificate Cost UK 2026

Landlord EICRs are legally required every 5 years (England + Wales) and at change of tenant. In 2026, expect £180–£350 for a 3-bed rental.

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Typical UK price range: £150–£400. Typical time: 2–4 hours.

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Job type EICR (1-bed flat) EICR (3-bed house) EICR (4-bed house) Full rewire 2-bed Full rewire 3-bed Full rewire 4-bed Consumer unit (CU) replace

Region London South East South West Midlands North of England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland

Specification level Basic / standard Mid-range Premium / high-end

Extras

Landlord certificate £50–£100 PAT testing £80–£200 Extra sockets (per 4) £180–£350 LED spotlights (room) £200–£500

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Key points

• £180–£350 for a 3-bed rental
• Required every 5 years by law
• Required at change of tenancy
• Heavy fines for non-compliance

Cost breakdown

Item	Low	High
1-bed flat landlord cert	£120	£200
3-bed landlord cert	£180	£350
4-bed+ landlord cert	£250	£400

Cost by UK region

Region	Typical cost
London	£371
South East	£343
South West	£302
Midlands	£275
North England	£247
Scotland	£261
Wales	£247

How to save money

• Schedule a few weeks before tenancy change
• Always include the certificate in tenancy paperwork
• Use a landlord-specialist electrician for repeat business

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Are landlord EICRs really required?

Yes — by law in England + Wales since 2020. Fines up to £30,000 per property for non-compliance.

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