How Much Does an EICR in Barnet Cost?
Here is our transparent pricing structure based on property size and timing.
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We are the EICR specialists offering our service across London and surrounding areas. Our EICRs are available to all types of clients ranging from landlords to homeowners and business owners.
Domestic London EICR Pricelist
| Property Size | Price |
|---|---|
| Studio | £80 |
| 1 Bedroom | £90 |
| 2 Bedroom | £100 |
| 3 Bedroom | £110 |
| 4 Bedroom | £120 |
| 5 Bedroom | £130 |
| 6 Bedroom | £140 |
Price exclude VAT.
Discounts available for multiple bookings
What's Included
Up to 8 circuits. Additional circuits are charged at £15 each plus VAT
Automatic quotation for any remedial work
£5 million public liability insurance
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours ahead of your appointment
Free Satisfactory EICR following remedial work
Congestion charge/Parking fees
Appliance testing/PAT testing (From £49.95+VAT)
Any repairs/remedial work
Fire alarm testing or emergency light testing (From £149+VAT)
Areas We Serve in and Around Barnet
We provide regular electrical testing across the entire London Borough of Barnet. Whether you need us in East Barnet, Chipping Barnet, High Barnet, New Barnet, or Friern Barnet, we have you covered.
Our fully qualified electricians also routinely cover the surrounding areas, so if you are based in places like Finchley, Hendon, Mill Hill, Edgware, or Golders Green, our local team can easily reach you.
If your specific area falls outside this list, simply contact us, and we will confirm availability to fit your schedule.
Core Areas We Serve – Others on Request
What Is an EICR Certificate?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), or as some people call it, a landlord electrical safety certificate, is essentially a formal assessment of the electrical systems inside a property. A qualified electrician goes through the full installation, checks every circuit, every connection, every component, and produces a written report detailing the current state of the electrics and whether anything needs attention.
How the EICR Process Works in Barnet
The first thing you need to do is book an appointment online or over the phone. From there, we send over a digital confirmation, and you can easily adjust the schedule if needed.
On the day, one of our certified electricians arrives and works through your entire electrical system. They check distribution boards, light fittings, wiring systems, cables, sockets, switches, and electrical components. The electrical circuits undergo a range of visual inspections and EICR testing, all in accordance with current regulations.
Once the periodic inspection is complete, we compile the EICR report, quality-check the findings, and email digital copies directly to you. If any defective work comes up, we include a no-obligation quotation for remedial repairs at the same time. The electrical safety certificate details whether your premises’ electrics checked out fine, lists any remedial work required, and shows the overall condition of your electrical wiring.
How Long Does an EICR Take?
An EICR in Barnet typically takes between 1 and 4 hours. The time depends on the size of the domestic properties or commercial buildings, the complexity of the setup, how accessible the installations are, and the number of circuits being inspected.
What Happens After Your EICR Inspection?
If your installation condition report comes back with safety risks, we carry out remedial electrical work to repair those issues as quickly and efficiently as possible. Once we have completed the repairs, we issue NICEIC electrical certificates for each one and a new Satisfactory EICR dated to the inspection day. All our remedial work comes with a 12-month guarantee on parts and labour.
If your EICR is Satisfactory with no defects, you are all set. You do not need to do anything further. If there are C3 recommendations, you have the option to get us to complete those improvements so your installation fully meets the latest electrical safety standards.
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Why Does My Property in Harrow Need an EICR?
The short answer is the law requires it for most property types, and for everyone else, it’s the smartest preventative measure you can take. So let’s go through what a valid EICR actually does for you.
Safety of Tenants and Staff
This is the primary function. An Electrical Installation Condition Report confirms that your tenants, your staff, and anyone visiting the building are safe from electrical hazards. Electrical fires cause major property damage and put people at serious risk of electric shock and injury. Once your building passes an EICR inspection from a qualified person, you have that confirmation that the electrics are safe to use.
Regulatory Compliance and Legal Protection
A lot of Harrow’s properties are older structures that have been re-wired over the years to meet modern needs. Passing an EICR proves you’re compliant with the three big pieces of legislation: the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, and the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Regulations 2020.
If there were an electrical fire or incident in your Harrow property, an up-to-date EICR carried out by an experienced electrical engineer is your evidence that you took the appropriate measures. In the worst-case scenario, a current EICR is the strongest proof you have that you did not neglect your responsibilities as a landlord or business owner. Without one, you have no defence.
Insurance Coverage
Many insurance providers explicitly write into their policies that regular testing by a qualified professional is a condition of coverage. An electrical installation condition report shows you’ve done your due diligence, checked against current regulations, and confirmed residual current devices are in place.
If a fire guts a building and you cannot produce that five-year certificate, your policy is effectively invalidated. You’re looking at legal action, a £30,000 fine, and zero payout for the actual property damage. That is three separate financial hits at the same time.
Energy Savings and Long-Term Cost Benefits
Something people don’t expect from an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is that it also flags where your electrical system isn’t running efficiently. Overloaded circuits, outdated wiring, and components drawing more power than they should. Addressing those issues reduces your energy bills over time. And the bigger saving is catching problems early. Getting remedial work done on a deteriorating circuit now is a fraction of the cost of dealing with a full electrical failure later on.
Book EICR NowWhy Does My Barnet Property Need an EICR Certificate?
Here is why:
Safety of Tenants and Staff
An EICR reduces the chances of electrical accidents, electric shock, and property damage from faulty wiring. Once your building passes an EICR electrical installation condition inspection from a fully qualified professional, you know the electrics are safe.
Proves Compliance with Regulations
Barnet has a mix of newer builds and older properties. Many older buildings have been rewired over the years to try and meet modern UK safety standards. A Satisfactory EICR proves your property complies with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, and the Private Rented Sector Regulations 2020.
Legal and Insurance Protection
If an incident occurs, an up-to-date landlord electrical safety certificate from experienced electricians is your documented proof that you took the right steps. It shows you checked the system against the latest electrical regulations and confirmed that critical safety measures like circuit breakers are working properly. Since most insurance providers require regular testing as a condition of coverage, having this valid landlord electrical certificate completely strengthens your position for insurance claims.
Lower Energy Costs
An electrical inspection also flags inefficiencies. If your wiring or circuits are wasting energy, the inspector will highlight those areas. Making improvements based on the report lowers your energy costs and makes things very cost-effective in the long run.
Prevents Expensive Repairs
When an EICR identifies underlying issues early, you fix small problems before they become massive ones. Faulty wiring caught during regular inspections costs far less to repair than damage from a fire or a major electrical failure.
What Happens if You Do Not Have an Up-to-Date EICR in Barnet?
If you are a landlord or property owner in Barnet and you do not have a current EICR, you are at serious risk. Saying you simply did not know about the state of your electrical systems is not a valid legal defense. So if you are found guilty of non-compliance with current safety standards, you face severe penalties, including fines of up to £30,000.
But the financial exposure goes way beyond just dodging a government fine. If there is an electrical fault and you have no valid electrical certificates to show, your insurer will argue that you neglected your maintenance responsibilities. This effectively invalidates your coverage, and you could easily find yourself paying for the catastrophic property damage and the legal fees entirely out of your own pocket.
Why Choose Hexo for Your EICR in Barnet?
An EICR must be completed by a qualified electrician who understands the UK wiring regulations, current electrical safety standards, and the types of danger present in modern electrical equipment. All our Hexo inspectors meet that standard. The engineers carry the necessary skills and bring over 10 years of experience. We are registered with NAPIT and NICEIC as an approved company for conducting electrical safety inspections, and we carry £5 million in public liability insurance.
We work with landlords, homeowners, and businesses to ensure compliance. With speedy remedial electrical work and fast certificate turnaround times, you book, we inspect, and you get your official document.
✓ Quick and easy online booking system
✓ Competitive clear fixed prices from £79 excluding VAT
✓ Automatic quotation for any required remedial work
✓ Fast certificate turnaround with express available
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead of your appointment
✓ Free Satisfactory EICR after remedials
✓ PAT testing available at the booking stage
✓ Discounts available for multiple residential and commercial premises
Book EICR NowFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What happens if my electrical system fails the EICR?
We provide a no-obligation quote for remedial work. Once the repairs are complete, we issue a new Satisfactory EICR.
How quickly do I need to correct any electrical issue?
For landlords, the legal requirements state that remedial work must be completed within 28 days of the EICR report or sooner if C1 defects pose an immediate danger.
How often does my property need to be inspected?
Every 5 years for rental properties. Every 10 years for owner-occupied homes. Industrial properties and commercial properties should be inspected every 5 years.
Is an EICR compulsory for landlords in Barnet?
Yes. Since June 2020, landlords in England must provide tenants with a valid landlord electrical safety certificate.
Book an EICR in Barnet
We offer an easy-to-use online booking system for Domestic EICRs and Homebuyers Electrical Reports in Barnet. For Commercial EICRs, simply request a quote through our website.
For questions about our EICR certificates in Barnet, email info@hexoelectricaltesting.co.uk or call 0207 315 4151.