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Cost is the first question most homeowners and landlords ask about an electrical installation condition report (EICR). In Aberdeen and across Aberdeenshire — covering towns like Peterhead, Fraserburgh, Ellon, Turriff and Banff — prices vary by property size and circuit count. An EICR starts from £150 + VAT, covering the main board and the first 5 circuits, with each additional circuit at £15 + VAT. 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 the inspection may identify.
Headline EICR pricing in Aberdeen
The following prices cover NICEIC certified EICR inspections across Aberdeen city and Aberdeenshire in 2026. They include the full inspection, testing, certificate, and travel within our service area.
Our 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. See our guide to EICR for HMO properties in Aberdeen.
- Small commercial premises: from £300 + VAT depending on size and circuit count.
- Larger commercial premises: price by inspection at survey.
Prices are typical guides. We count the circuits when we arrive and confirm your exact price before we start. The figures cover the inspection and certificate only. Any remedial work identified is quoted separately on a fixed price basis after the report is issued.
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire prices reflect the local market. As a region, rates here tend to sit higher than the Scottish average — this is consistent across all trades and reflects the cost of operating in the North East.
What drives the variation in EICR price?
Two EICR quotes for the same Aberdeen property can differ by £30 to £80 + VAT or more. The variation comes from real differences in the work involved, not arbitrary pricing. Understanding what drives the cost helps you compare quotes properly.
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 EV charger, and outbuildings may have 12 to 18 circuits. Testing time scales roughly with circuit count, which is why larger properties take longer and cost more.
Number of distribution boards
Most properties have a single consumer unit. Some older Aberdeen properties and larger Aberdeenshire homes have a main board plus one or more sub boards serving outbuildings, garages, or extensions. Each sub board adds inspection and testing time.
Accessibility
Hidden or hard to access circuits add time. Consumer units behind built-in furniture, junction boxes in inaccessible loft spaces, and outdoor circuits in remote outbuildings all take longer to inspect. We ask about access at the booking stage so the quote reflects the actual scope without surprises on the day.
Property age and historic alterations
Older Aberdeen tenement flats and Aberdeenshire granite houses often have multiple generations of electrical work carried out over decades. Tracing circuits and testing accessories in these properties takes longer than a uniformly modern installation. This is particularly true in older areas of the city and in rural Aberdeenshire properties that have never been fully rewired.
HMO classification
HMO licensed properties require additional electrical inspection documentation under the HMO licensing regime. HMO EICRs typically carry 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:
- 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.
- 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
- Remedial work: Any work needed to address C1 or C2 issues identified by the inspection. We provide a fixed price quote for remedial work after the EICR is issued. Read more about what to do if your EICR comes back unsatisfactory.
- PAT Testing: The EICR covers the fixed installation only. Portable appliances are tested separately under PAT if required.
- Major rewiring or consumer unit replacement: Where a property has multiple significant issues, a full rewire 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, a follow-up satisfactory certificate is included if Faithful Spark carries out both the original inspection and the remedial work. A re-inspection of work done by another contractor is quoted separately.
Remedial work pricing in Aberdeen
Most EICR inspections in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire are satisfactory. Where remedial work is required, the most common items and their typical 2026 pricing:
- 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.
- Repairing minor cable damage at an accessible location: £80 to £150 + VAT.
- Replacing the consumer unit where no longer compliant: from £550 + VAT for a full RCBO board.
- Adding earthing or bonding where missing: £80 to £200 + VAT depending on access required.
- Partial rewire of a single circuit: £200 to £500 + VAT depending on route length and finish.
- Full rewire of a 3 bedroom property: from £5,000 + VAT. See our full house rewire Aberdeen guide for a detailed breakdown.
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 genuinely needed.
Should I be wary of very cheap EICRs in Aberdeen?
Yes. EICR quotes significantly below the typical Aberdeen range often indicate one of three issues:
- No 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. Always verify registration on the NICEIC website before booking.
- Truncated inspections: A thorough EICR on a 3 bedroom property takes 2 to 4 hours. A firm offering to complete the same inspection in under an hour is skipping circuits or skipping tests. The resulting report will not give you a true picture of the installation.
- Bait pricing for remedial work: Some firms offer cheap EICRs as a route to inflated remedial work quotes. The headline price looks attractive but the inspection identifies items that are not genuine issues, which are then sold at premium prices.
A quote 30% below the typical Aberdeen range warrants questions about registration, inspection scope, and what happens after the certificate is issued. Electrical Safety First has clear guidance on what a proper EICR should involve and is worth reading before you book.
EICR costs across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire towns
Faithful Spark applies the same pricing structure across the full service area. Whether you are in Aberdeen city, Peterhead, Fraserburgh, Ellon, Turriff, Banff, Macduff, Westhill or any of the surrounding Aberdeenshire towns, the circuit-based pricing is consistent. There is no postcode premium for more rural parts of the service area. For very remote locations beyond the standard area, a small travel surcharge may apply and is confirmed at the booking stage.
We cover Aberdeen postcodes AB10 through AB25 in full, and across Aberdeenshire including AB41, AB42, AB43, AB44, AB45, AB51, AB52, and AB53. If you are unsure whether your property falls within the service area, get in touch and we will confirm.
EICR cost as a portfolio landlord
Landlords with multiple Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire properties on a coordinated EICR refresh schedule may achieve a modest discount per property compared to one-off bookings. The economies come from reduced travel time and consolidated administration. Faithful Spark works with portfolio landlords on coordinated EICR programmes covering 5, 10, or more properties. See our full guide to EICR for Scottish landlords for the legal requirements around inspection frequency.
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.
Are EICR prices the same in Peterhead, Fraserburgh, and Ellon as in Aberdeen?
Yes. The same circuit-based pricing applies across the full service area — Aberdeen city, Peterhead, Fraserburgh, Ellon, and the surrounding Aberdeenshire towns. There is no postcode-based premium within the standard service area.
How long does an EICR take?
This varies by property size. A 1 or 2 bedroom property typically takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours. A larger 4 or 5 bedroom property can take 3 to 5 hours. Read our full guide on how long an EICR takes in Scotland for a full breakdown.
Can I get a fixed price before booking?
Yes. The EICR inspection itself is quoted at a fixed price. Remedial work cannot be quoted before the inspection as 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 Aberdeen
Faithful Spark provides EICR inspections across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire with fixed price quotes, fast turnaround, and full NICEIC certification. As a NICEIC Approved Contractor (enrolment 620239), all inspections are independently certified. See our main EICR Aberdeen page for more on the inspection process, what the report covers, and how to book.
Faithful Spark Electricians — NICEIC Approved, locally based. EICR inspections across Aberdeen, Peterhead, Ellon, Fraserburgh and all of Aberdeenshire.
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