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Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) annual.

Every let with gas needs an annual Gas Safety Cert. £80–£140. Without it, you face £6k fines and possible prosecution.

EICR every 5 years (England).

Electrical Installation Condition Report — legally required since 2020 for English rentals. £150–£300 per property.

EPC E+ for lettings.

MEES rules require EPC E or above to legally let. Below E, you can't let. Plan upgrades before listing.

Right to Rent checks.

England-only: check tenant immigration status before move-in. Penalties up to £20k per illegal tenant if you skip this.

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Cost range

By job type

Inc. VAT · 2026
Source: NMT quotes
Gas Safety Cert (CP12)
£80–£150
EICR (5-yearly)
£150–£300
EPC (10-yearly)
£60–£120
Inventory (3-bed)
£100–£250
End-of-tenancy clean
£250–£600
Full management (% rent)% of monthly rent
£10–£15
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Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) — mandatory 5-year electrical inspection for English rental properties. NICEIC-registered electrician. Expect to pay £150–£400 for UK EICR.

What Does the Work Involve?

NICEIC or NAPIT registered electrician. Visual inspection. Tests circuits, RCDs, earth bonding. Identifies C1 (danger), C2 (potential danger), C3 (improvement recommended), FI (further investigation) codes. Issues report. Remedial work required for C1/C2/FI.

Typical Costs

Property TypeEICR Cost (£)Notes
1-bed flat120-200Smallest
2-bed flat150-250Standard
3-bed house180-300Most common
4-bed+ house250-400Larger
HMO EICR300-600Multiple circuits
Remedial work C1/C2 (if found)100-2,500Plus EICR
Combined EICR + PAT testing200-450Best value

UK Regulations

Electrical Safety Standards Regs 2020 (England). 5-year minimum. New tenant copy within 28 days. C1/C2 must be fixed within 28 days. Fines up to £30,000.

Frequently Asked Questions

EICR mandatory UK-wide?

England: yes since 2020. Scotland: yes since 2015. Wales: yes since 2022. NI: no requirement.

How often EICR?

5-year minimum. Change of tenant doesn't trigger if current.

C1, C2, C3 codes?

C1: danger present (immediate). C2: potential danger (28 days). C3: improvement (not required). FI: further investigation.

Tenant access required?

Yes — reasonable notice. Tenant must allow inspection.

Failed report cost?

Plus £100-£2,500 remedial work depending on issues. CU upgrade £600-£1,200.

HMO different?

Same 5-year requirement. More circuits = higher cost.

This guide was written with AI assistance and is intended for general information only. Prices are estimates based on UK averages and may vary by region. Always get at least three quotes and consult a qualified professional before starting any work.

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