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Cost is the first question most homeowners and landlords ask about an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). The honest answer is that prices vary by property size and circuit count, but an EICR starts from £150 + VAT, covering the main board and the first 5 circuits. Each additional circuit is £15 + VAT. Prices shown are typical guides. Larger or more complex properties may vary. This guide sets out the full pricing picture for 2026, explains what drives the variation between quotes, what is and is not included, and what to budget for any remedial work that the inspection may identify.
Headline EICR pricing in Aberdeenshire
The following price ranges cover NICEIC certified EICR inspections across Aberdeenshire in 2026. They include the full inspection, the testing, the certificate, and travel within the Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire service area.
Our EICR pricing is based on the number of circuits we test, not the number of bedrooms. The minimum charge is £150 + VAT, which covers the main board and the first 5 circuits. Each additional circuit above 5 is £15 + VAT. If your property has a separate garage board, outbuilding board, or sub board, we charge £70 + VAT for that board plus £15 + VAT per circuit on it.
| Property | Typical circuits | Calculation | Typical price + VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small 1 bedroom flat | 5 to 8 | £150 minimum plus circuits above 5 at £15 | From £150 + VAT |
| 2 bedroom house | 8 to 12 | £150 minimum plus circuits above 5 at £15 | From £150 + VAT (guide up to about £255) |
| 3 bedroom house | 10 to 16 | £150 minimum plus circuits above 5 at £15 | From £150 + VAT (guide up to about £315) |
| 4 bedroom house | 12 to 20 | £150 minimum plus circuits above 5 at £15 | From £150 + VAT (guide up to about £375) |
| Main board plus garage board | e.g. 14 plus 4 circuits | £150 + (9 × £15) + £70 + (4 × £15) = £340 | £340 + VAT (example only) |
- HMO licensed property: priced on circuit count plus the additional inspection and documentation an HMO licence requires.
- Small commercial premises: from £300 + VAT depending on size and circuit count.
- Larger commercial premises: price by inspection at survey.
Prices shown are typical guides. We count the circuits when we arrive and confirm your exact price before we start.
The figures cover the inspection and the certificate only. Any remedial work identified during the inspection is quoted separately on a fixed price basis after the report is issued.
What drives the variation in EICR price?
Two EICR quotes for the same property can differ by £30 to £80 + VAT or more. The cost variation comes from real differences in the work involved, not from arbitrary pricing. Understanding what drives the cost helps you compare quotes meaningfully.
Number of circuits
Each circuit in the consumer unit must be tested individually. A modest 1 bedroom flat may have 4 to 6 circuits (lighting, sockets, immersion, cooker, shower). A larger 4 bedroom property with electric heating, an electric vehicle charger, and outbuildings may have 12 to 18 circuits. The testing time scales roughly linearly with the circuit count, which is why larger properties take longer and cost more.
Number of distribution boards
Most properties have a single consumer unit. Some larger or older properties have a main board plus one or more sub boards, often serving outbuildings, garages, or extensions. Each sub board adds inspection and testing time. Properties with multiple boards typically attract a higher quote.
Accessibility
Hidden or hard to access circuits add inspection time. Examples include consumer units behind built in furniture, sockets behind stored items, junction boxes in inaccessible loft spaces, and outdoor circuits in remote outbuildings. Faithful Spark asks about access at the booking stage so the quote reflects the actual scope of work without surprises on the day.
Property age and historic alterations
Older properties with multiple generations of electrical alterations require more careful tracing of circuits and testing of accessories. A property where the wiring has been substantially upgraded over time may include a mix of cable types and accessory ages that take longer to inspect than a uniformly modern installation.
HMO classification
HMO licensed properties are subject to additional electrical inspection requirements under the HMO licensing regime. The inspection covers the same fixed installation but the documentation and inspection rigour are higher. HMO EICRs typically command a £30 to £100 + VAT premium over equivalent non HMO properties.
What is included in the EICR price?
A Faithful Spark EICR quote includes the full scope of work needed to issue a compliant inspection report:
- Pre inspection preparation, including review of any prior EICR or installation history provided by the homeowner.
- Visual inspection of the consumer unit, accessible wiring, sockets, switches, and accessories.
- Electrical testing of every circuit, including earth continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, earth fault loop impedance, and RCD trip times.
- Recording of all observations and any defects identified during the inspection.
- Issue of the formal EICR certificate.
- A verbal walkthrough of the findings at the end of the inspection if you are present.
- Travel within the Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire service area.
- NICEIC certification of the inspection.
What is not included
Some items fall outside the EICR inspection scope and are quoted separately if needed:
- Remedial work: Any work needed to address C1 or C2 issues identified by the inspection. Faithful Spark provides a fixed price quote for any remedial work after the EICR is issued.
- Portable Appliance Testing (PAT): The EICR covers the fixed installation. Movable appliances that plug into the installation are tested under a separate PAT regime if the property requires it.
- Major rewiring or consumer unit replacement: Where a property is found to have multiple significant issues, a rewiring or consumer unit upgrade may be more cost effective than piecemeal remedial work. This is quoted separately.
- Re inspection certificate: Where remedial work has been carried out following an unsatisfactory EICR, the follow up certificate confirming the satisfactory state is included if Faithful Spark carries out both the original inspection and the remedial work. A re inspection of work done by a different contractor is quoted separately.
Remedial work pricing in Aberdeenshire
Most EICR inspections in Aberdeenshire are satisfactory. Where remedial work is required, the most common items and their typical Aberdeenshire pricing in 2026:
- Adding RCD protection to a circuit that lacks it: £80 to £180 per circuit + VAT depending on consumer unit type.
- Replacing a damaged or worn socket or switch: £50 to £100 per accessory + VAT plus call out where required.
- Repairing minor cable damage at an accessible location: £80 to £150 + VAT.
- Replacing the consumer unit (where the existing unit is no longer compliant): from £550 + VAT, guide prices up to £950 + VAT depending on circuit count.
- Adding earthing or bonding where missing: £80 to £200 + VAT depending on the access required.
- Partial rewire of a single circuit: £200 to £500 + VAT depending on the route length and finish reinstatement requirements.
- Full rewire of a 3 bedroom property: £5,000 to £10,000 + VAT depending on size and finish requirements.
Most landlord remedial works fall in the £100 to £500 + VAT range for typical issues. A full consumer unit upgrade or partial rewire is the larger end of the spectrum and is recommended only where it is genuinely needed.
Should I be wary of very cheap EICRs?
Yes. EICR quotes that are significantly below the typical Aberdeenshire range often indicate one of three issues:
- Non NICEIC certification: Some firms offer EICR inspections without NICEIC or SELECT registration. The resulting certificate does not meet the Scottish landlord legal requirement and is not accepted by the First Tier Tribunal, councils, or letting agents.
- Truncated inspections: A genuinely thorough EICR on a 3 bedroom property takes 2 to 4 hours. A firm offering to do the same inspection in 45 minutes is either skipping circuits or skipping tests. Either way, the resulting report does not give you a true picture of the installation’s condition.
- Bait pricing for remedial work: Some firms offer cheap EICRs as a route to inflated remedial work quotes. The headline EICR price looks attractive but the inspection identifies multiple items that are not genuine issues as remedial work, which is then sold at premium prices.
The Aberdeenshire EICR market has clear price norms. A quote that is 30% below the typical range warrants questions about NICEIC registration, inspection scope, and what happens after the certificate is issued. For more on what NICEIC certification actually covers and why it matters, see our companion guide on EICR for Scottish landlords.
EICR cost as a portfolio landlord
Landlords with multiple Aberdeenshire properties on a coordinated EICR refresh schedule may achieve a modest discount per property compared with one off bookings. The economies come from reduced travel time and consolidated administration rather than from cutting corners on inspection time. Faithful Spark works with portfolio landlords on coordinated annual EICR programmes covering 5, 10, or more properties.
Frequently asked questions
Is VAT included in the EICR price?
Faithful Spark quotes are inclusive of VAT for residential customers. The amount you pay is the amount on the quote. Commercial EICR quotes show VAT separately on the invoice for the customer’s VAT records.
Do I pay before or after the inspection?
For standard residential EICRs, payment is taken on completion of the inspection. For larger projects or commercial inspections, a deposit may be agreed at booking with the balance due on certificate issue.
What if my EICR is unsatisfactory: how much will the remedial work cost?
The cost depends entirely on what is identified. A property with a single missing RCD typically costs £80 to £180 + VAT to remedy. A property with multiple unrelated issues may cost £300 to £800 + VAT to bring to a satisfactory state. Faithful Spark provides a fixed price quote for any remedial work alongside the EICR report. You can decide whether to proceed with the remedial work and the follow up satisfactory certificate, all at the agreed price.
Are EICR prices the same in Peterhead, Fraserburgh, and Ellon as in Aberdeen?
Yes. Faithful Spark applies the same pricing across the standard service area covering Aberdeen, Peterhead, Fraserburgh, Ellon, and surrounding Aberdeenshire. There is no postcode based premium for the more rural parts of the service area. For very remote rural properties beyond the standard area, a small travel surcharge may apply, which is confirmed at the booking stage.
Can I get a fixed price for everything before booking?
Yes. The EICR inspection itself is quoted at a fixed price. Remedial work cannot be quoted before the inspection because the requirements are unknown until the property is inspected. After the inspection, all remedial work is quoted at fixed prices, so you have a clear total cost before agreeing to proceed.
Book your EICR in Aberdeenshire
Faithful Spark provides EICR inspections across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire with fixed price quotes, fast turnaround, and full NICEIC certification. See our pillar guide on EICR services in Aberdeen for more on the inspection process, what the report covers, and how to interpret the codes.
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