Costs & Pricing
How Much Does an EICR Cost in Manchester?
An EICR in Manchester typically costs £130–£300 depending on property size. Here is what the price depends on and what you get.
By Steels Electrical · 4 June 2026 · 4 min read
The short answer
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) in Manchester typically costs £130–£180 for a flat or small property and £180–£300 for a house, depending on the number of circuits and the size of the consumer unit. The price covers a full inspection and test of the fixed wiring and a written report — it does not include any remedial work flagged.
An EICR is the official health-check of a property’s fixed wiring. Landlords need one by law, and homeowners often get one when buying, selling, or if the installation is getting old. The cost is driven mostly by the size of the installation.
Typical EICR prices
As a guide for the Greater Manchester area:
- One/two-bed flat or apartment: £130–£180
- Two/three-bed house: £180–£250
- Four-bed or larger / multiple consumer units: £250–£300+
- HMO: priced per the number of circuits and units
What affects the cost
The main driver is the number of circuits — the inspector tests each one, so more circuits means more time. Access matters too: boarded lofts, blocked consumer units and hard-to-reach accessories slow the job down. A very old installation can also take longer because more things need closer investigation.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the EICR price include fixing problems?
- No. The EICR is the inspection and report only. If it flags C1, C2 or FI items, the remedial work is quoted and charged separately. We give you a clear price for any work before starting.
- How long does an EICR take?
- A typical house takes two to four hours. Larger properties or those with several consumer units take longer. You will need the power off for parts of the test.
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