EICR in York

Electrical Installation Condition Reports in York

From £180+VAT. Priced by circuit count — because that's what actually determines how long the job takes. Every circuit tested. Clear report the same day. NICEIC approved.

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EICR testing in York

EICR Pricing in York

I price by circuit count — not bedrooms, not property size. More circuits means more testing time, so that's what drives the price. It's the honest way to do it.

£180 + VAT

Up to 6 circuits

+ £15 + VAT per circuit above 6

8 circuits

£210+VAT

10 circuits

£240+VAT

12 circuits

£270+VAT

Not sure how many circuits you have? Count the switches on your fuse board — each one is a circuit. Or call me and I can usually estimate from the property description.

The price includes the full inspection, all testing, and the written report. Remedial work — if any is needed — is estimated and agreed separately. You’re never committed to anything extra.

Want to understand the pricing logic? Read my post on why I price EICRs by circuit, not bedrooms →

Who needs an EICR in York?

Landlords — it’s the law

Since July 2020, every private rental property in England must have a valid EICR, renewed every 5 years or on change of tenancy. The maximum fine for non-compliance is £40,000 per property — applicable to incidents from May 2026. A copy must go to tenants within 28 days and to the local authority within 7 days if requested. I work directly with letting agents and tenants to make the process as smooth as possible.

Homeowners

No legal requirement, but recommended every 10 years — or sooner if the property is older, you’ve had unusual electrical behaviour, or you’ve never had one done. Think of it as the MOT your electrics never legally had to have but absolutely should.

Buying or selling a property

Buyers: a homebuyer’s survey tells you what a surveyor could see. An EICR tells you what’s actually happening in the wiring. More solicitors and lenders are asking for one. Sellers: a satisfactory EICR removes an objection — think of it like having a full service history on a car you’re selling.

Commercial premises

Every 5 years as standard — or more frequently if your previous report identified concerns, or if your lease or insurer requires it.

What happens during an EICR?

I’ll need access to every room and the consumer unit. The power will go off circuit by circuit during testing — usually 20 to 40 minutes off any given circuit. For a typical 8-circuit property, the whole inspection takes 2 to 3 hours.

Every circuit gets tested for insulation resistance, earth continuity, polarity, and RCD operation. At the end, I walk you through everything I found — before you receive the written report.

C1 — Danger present. Immediate action needed. I won’t leave without making sure you know exactly what needs doing.

C2 — Potentially dangerous. Needs resolving. Landlords have 28 days from the report date.

C3 — Improvement recommended. Not dangerous, not legally required to fix, but worth knowing about.

FI — Further investigation. Something I couldn’t fully assess — needs a closer look before the report can be signed off.

For a full explanation of the process, see my EICR plain English guide →

What to expect — from booking to report

When you get in touch, I’ll ask a few quick questions — mainly the property type, rough age, and whether you have any idea of the circuit count. If you can send me a photo of the consumer unit via WhatsApp, I can usually give you a confirmed price before I arrive. If not, I’ll count circuits on arrival and confirm the price before starting.

On the day, I arrive at the agreed time and start with the consumer unit — assessing its condition, checking the labelling, and confirming the circuit count. I then work through each circuit methodically. For each one, I isolate it at the board, carry out the physical tests (insulation resistance, earth continuity, polarity), check the operation of any protective devices, and make notes of anything that needs recording. The circuit will be off for roughly 20–40 minutes while it’s being tested — I work through them in an order that tries to keep disruption to a minimum, so your fridge and freezer are typically last.

Once all circuits have been tested, I do a final visual inspection of accessible wiring, check earthing and bonding at the consumer unit and any supplementary bonding points, and assess the overall condition of the installation. I then come and find you and walk through everything I found in plain English — what the codes mean, what needs doing, and in what order of urgency. Nothing goes on the report without me explaining it to you first.

The written EICR is a formal document listing every circuit, every test result, and every observation with its code. It ends with an overall verdict of Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory, signed and dated. I issue it digitally on the day — you’ll have it in your inbox before I’ve packed my van. For landlords, that means you can forward it to your tenant or letting agent immediately. If remedial work is needed, I’ll give you a separate written estimate — no commitment required, and no pressure.

EICR York — Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an EICR cost in York?
£180+VAT for up to 6 circuits, then £15+VAT per additional circuit. An 8-circuit property is £210+VAT. A 10-circuit property is £240+VAT. A 12-circuit property is £270+VAT. The price covers the full inspection, all testing, and the written report. Remedial work — if needed — is estimated and agreed separately. You’re never committed to anything extra.
Why circuit-based pricing rather than bedrooms?
Because circuits determine how long the EICR takes — bedrooms don’t. Every circuit needs individual testing. A 2-bed flat can have 14 circuits; a 3-bed house might have 8. Pricing by bedrooms either overcharges some customers or creates an incentive to rush. I price by what actually drives the work. More on this here →
Do landlords legally need an EICR in York?
Yes. Every private rental property in England must have a valid EICR, renewed every 5 years. The maximum fine is £40,000 per property. I can coordinate directly with tenants and letting agents — the process doesn’t have to involve you chasing access.
How many circuits does a typical York property have?
Most 2–3 bed terrace or semi-detached properties in York have 8 to 10 circuits. Older properties with separate lighting circuits per floor, or those with EV chargers, showers, or outbuildings, often have 12 or more. Count the switches on your fuse board to find out — each switch is a circuit.
What happens if my EICR is unsatisfactory?
I explain every finding in plain English before I leave, then give you a clear written estimate for any remedial work. For landlords, C1 and C2 items must be resolved within 28 days from the report date — you then need to send written confirmation of completion to your tenant and local authority. You’re never committed to remedial work just because I carried out the EICR.
Should I get an EICR before buying a house in York?
Yes. A surveyor can flag concerns but can’t test circuits. An EICR gives you the full electrical picture before you exchange — including what it would cost to fix anything that needs attention. Think of it like a full mechanical check before buying a used car. More conveyancers and lenders are expecting one as standard.
What’s the difference between a satisfactory and unsatisfactory EICR?
Satisfactory means the installation is safe in its current condition. Unsatisfactory means C1 or C2 items were found that need remedial work. C3 items — recommendations — don’t affect the overall outcome and there’s no legal obligation to act on them, though they’re worth addressing if you’re planning other electrical work anyway.

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One property or twenty — I’ll make it straightforward. Tell me the circuit count or I’ll count on arrival.

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