If you’ve been asked for an EICR by a letting agent, a buyer’s solicitor or your insurer, the first question is usually the same: how much will it cost? Here’s what an Electrical Installation Condition Report costs in Lincolnshire in 2026, what affects the price, and what happens if the report finds problems.
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How much does an EICR cost?
At Matson Electrical, an EICR starts from £180 + VAT (£216 including VAT). That covers a full inspection and test of your fixed wiring, consumer unit, sockets, switches and fixed appliances, plus a written report you can hand straight to your letting agent, solicitor or insurer.
Larger homes, HMOs and commercial premises take longer to test, so we’ll confirm a price before we book you in. Ask us for a quote and tell us the property type and roughly how many bedrooms or circuits it has.
What affects the price of an EICR?
- Size of the property and number of circuits — every circuit has to be tested, so a four-bed house with a garage and garden supply takes longer than a one-bed flat.
- Age and condition of the installation — older wiring, extensions added over the years and missing records all add time.
- Access — a cluttered loft, a consumer unit behind fitted furniture or tenants who aren’t home can slow things down.
- Type of property — HMOs, shops, offices and industrial units have more circuits and different requirements to a family home.
Who needs an EICR, and how often?
- Landlords — private landlords in England must have the electrics in a rented home inspected and tested at least every five years, and give a copy of the report to tenants. See our landlord EICR service.
- Homeowners — an EICR is generally recommended every 10 years, or when you buy a property, plan major work or notice warning signs such as tripping circuits or scorched sockets.
- Buyers and sellers — a pre-sale or pre-purchase EICR gives you a clear picture before the sale goes through and avoids surprises late in the process.
- Businesses — commercial premises are usually tested every five years, and some insurers ask for it more often. See our commercial electrical services.
What happens during an EICR?
One of our NAPIT-registered electricians visits the property, inspects the installation and tests each circuit. Power will be off for parts of the visit, so it helps to let tenants know. A typical three-bedroom house usually takes a few hours.
You’ll then get a written report listing any issues found, each given a code. If you want to understand the codes in more detail, read our guide explaining the EICR coding system.
- C1 – Danger present. Immediate risk; made safe straight away.
- C2 – Potentially dangerous. Needs fixing urgently.
- C3 – Improvement recommended. Not unsafe, but doesn’t meet current standards.
- FI – Further investigation required. Something needs a closer look.
Any C1, C2 or FI means the report is ‘unsatisfactory’. For landlords, the required remedial work must be completed within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
What if my EICR fails?
Don’t panic — most failed reports come down to a handful of common issues: an old consumer unit with no RCD protection, missing earthing or bonding, or damaged sockets and fittings. We’ll explain each point in plain English and give you a clear quote for any remedial work. If your fuse board needs replacing, see our consumer unit replacement service.
Book an EICR anywhere in Lincolnshire
We’re based in Woodhall Spa and carry out EICRs across Lincolnshire, including Lincoln, Boston, Louth, Skegness, Horncastle and Grantham. Call 07342 039 023 or request a quote online — EICRs from £180 + VAT.
