Landlord legal compliance
Private landlords in England must carry out electrical safety checks at least every five years. Properties above shops along Woodcote Road or High Street parades require up-to-date certificates for every tenancy change.
EICR cost in Banstead
Most electricians near Banstead charge around £183 for EICR. TMB Electrics charges £150.
Most local firms£183usually £155–£203
TMB Electrics£150price published up front
Save up to 26%
£33–£53 less than most firms
18% below the typical £183 price for EICR round here.
Book EICR — £150What changes the price of EICR
Testing is priced according to the total number of electrical circuits on your main consumer unit or sub-boards.
- £20 per circuit beyond the 7 included
- Covers visual inspection and dead and live circuit testing of fixed electrical installation components.
- Repairs, remedial works, and replacement consumer units are quoted separately after the initial inspection.
EICR prices in each town we cover
What other firms charge changes from town to town. Our price is the same wherever you are.
| Town | Other local firms | TMB Electrics | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banstead | £160–£205 (7 firms) | £150 | £30–£55 cheaper |
| Sutton | £115–£185 (7 firms) | £150 | £20–£35 cheaper |
| Wallington | £100–£190 (8 firms) | £150 | £25–£40 cheaper |
| Reigate | £170–£210 (7 firms) | £150 | £40–£60 cheaper |
| Purley | £190–£210 (9 firms) | £150 | £50–£60 cheaper |
| Epsom | £175–£205 (8 firms) | £150 | £35–£55 cheaper |
| Kingswood, Surrey | £155–£203 (nearby towns) | £150 | — |
| Coulsdon | £170–£200 (9 firms) | £150 | £40–£50 cheaper |
| Tadworth | £145–£195 (7 firms) | £150 | £30–£45 cheaper |
| Ewell | £135–£210 (10 firms) | £150 | £35–£60 cheaper |
| Horley | £185–£215 (8 firms) | £150 | £50–£65 cheaper |
| Burgh Heath | £150–£200 (11 firms) | £150 | £30–£50 cheaper |
| Chipstead, Surrey | £135–£195 (11 firms) | £150 | £30–£45 cheaper |
| Worcester Park | £155–£203 (nearby towns) | £150 | — |
| Ashtead | £155–£203 (nearby towns) | £150 | — |
Other firms' figures are what they advertise publicly, not quotes for your job — use them to sanity-check what you are offered. Ours is fixed once we have seen the property.
What our price covers
The inspection focuses on the permanent electrical installation from the meter connection to the final points.
Included
- Inspection of the consumer unit, protective devices, and earthing arrangements
- Testing of fixed wiring, socket outlets, switches, and light fittings
- Verification of circuit polarity and earth fault loop impedance
- Identification of dangerous conditions, damage, or non-compliance with wiring standards
- Issuing a detailed written report with circuit schedules and observation codes
Priced separately
- Portable appliances, fridges, washing machines, and plug-in electric heaters
- Immediate repair of identified faults or installation of replacement boards
- Tracing or lifting carpets and floorboards where access is restricted
Know when an EICR is useful
An EICR identifies hidden electrical defects before they cause power failures or fire hazards in domestic and light commercial properties.
Home purchases and sales
1930s semis around Nork Way and Winkworth Road often retain older consumer units or modified circuits. An inspection before exchange reveals the true state of the fixed wiring behind plastered walls.
Ageing wiring and additions
Large properties in Kingswood or Ashtead with sub-boards feeding garages and outbuildings build up layers of wiring over time. Periodic inspection checks that additions remain safe.
What happens on the day
I visit your property in person to carry out all physical checks and instrument testing.
Access and preparations
I need clear access to the consumer unit, main earth connections, and all sockets, light switches, and fused spurs throughout the property.
Power isolation and testing
The power supply will be turned off in stages during dead testing. I test live circuits afterwards to measure earth loop impedance and RCD trip times.
Report generation
I record test readings directly into the software to build your detailed inspection schedule and defect summaries.
Understand the report
Every observation in the report receives an official classification code determining whether the installation is satisfactory.
C1
Danger present. Risk of injury exists. Immediate remedial action is required to make the installation safe.
C2
Potentially dangerous. Urgent remedial action is required to remove the hazard.
C3
Improvement recommended. The item does not comply with current regulations but is not immediately unsafe.
FI
Further investigation required without delay. Used when a part of the installation cannot be verified without further intrusive checks.
EICR price questions
How much does EICR cost in Banstead?+
In Banstead, EICR typically costs around £183, with most local firms publishing between £155 and £203 across 12 towns. TMB Electrics charges £150 — the rate we quote from, confirmed on survey, not a lead-generation estimate.
How long does an EICR test take?+
I spend two to three hours on site for a typical home inspection. The exact duration depends on access to accessories and the total number of circuits on the board.
Will the electricity be turned off during the test?+
Yes, I need to isolate the main supply for part of the visit to complete dead testing safely on each circuit. I turn the power back on once live testing begins.
How often should an EICR be carried out?+
Rented domestic properties require a valid report at least every five years. Owner-occupied homes are recommended to have an inspection every ten years or when moving house.
What happens if my report comes back unsatisfactory?+
If C1, C2, or FI codes are present, the report is unsatisfactory. You will need remedial work to fix those specific defects and achieve compliance.
Why do prices differ between towns round here?+
Local housing stock is the main reason. 1930s bay-fronted semis around Winkworth Road and Ferndale Road, most now on their second or third fuse board Older or harder-to-access properties take longer, and that time is what a quote is mostly made of.
Trusted EICR guidance
Official guidance explaining landlord legal requirements and EICR classification standards.
- Electrical safety in rented homesGovernment guidance outlining private rented sector standards, inspection intervals, and landlord legal duties for electrical safety.
- EICR classification guidanceElectrical Safety First industry guide detailing how inspectors assign C1, C2, C3, and FI codes to electrical defects.
Book EICR with TMB Electrics
£150, fixed once we have seen the property. No call-out charge to get a price.