Rented homes in Popley and Brighton Hill
Landlords must carry out an electrical safety check every five years or at the start of a new tenancy. Regular inspection confirms that consumer units and circuits remain safe for tenants.
EICR cost in Basingstoke
Most electricians near Basingstoke charge around £183 for EICR. JD Electricals charges £150.
Most local firms£183usually £165–£200
JD Electricals£150price published up front
Save up to 25%
£33–£50 less than most firms
18% below the typical £183 price for EICR round here.
Book EICR — £150What changes the price of EICR
Testing costs depend on the number of circuits and the layout of the property.
- Covers the visual inspection and instrument testing of existing fixed wiring.
- Remedial work required to correct identified defects is quoted separately.
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 | JD Electricals | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kempshott | £160–£180 (5 firms) | £150 | £20–£30 cheaper |
| Hatch Warren | £165–£200 (nearby towns) | £150 | — |
| Brighton Hill | £160–£200 (9 firms) | £150 | £40–£50 cheaper |
| Chineham | £165–£185 (10 firms) | £150 | £25–£35 cheaper |
| Popley | £165–£200 (nearby towns) | £150 | — |
| Old Basing and Lychpit | £170–£205 (12 firms) | £150 | £35–£55 cheaper |
| Hook | £165–£200 (nearby towns) | £150 | — |
| Tadley | £175–£210 (11 firms) | £150 | £50–£60 cheaper |
| Overton | £180–£200 (8 firms) | £150 | £40–£50 cheaper |
| Whitchurch | £180–£210 (10 firms) | £150 | £45–£60 cheaper |
| Winklebury | £165–£190 (10 firms) | £150 | £25–£40 cheaper |
| Rooksdown | £160–£200 (12 firms) | £150 | £25–£50 cheaper |
| Oakley | £140–£190 (11 firms) | £150 | £30–£40 cheaper |
| Bramley | £165–£200 (nearby towns) | £150 | — |
| Fleet | £165–£200 (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
An EICR covers the fixed electrical installation built into the property.
Included
- Visual check of consumer units, switches, socket outlets, and light fittings.
- Testing earth bonding on incoming main water and gas services.
- Insulation resistance and earth fault loop impedance circuit tests.
- Testing RCD trip times and circuit breaker suitability.
- Issue of an Electrical Installation Condition Report listing any defects.
Priced separately
- Plugging in or testing portable domestic appliances.
- Carrying out immediate repair work during the inspection visit.
- Dismantling plasterwork or floorboards to trace hidden cables.
When an EICR is worth having
An inspection confirms whether fixed wiring meets current electrical safety standards.
Buying older property in Overton or Whitchurch
Period homes and older properties in Whitchurch, Overton, and Old Basing often have wiring added in stages. Testing before purchase highlights aging fuse boxes, missing earthing, or overloaded circuits.
Older consumer units in Winklebury or Tadley
Houses built decades ago in Winklebury, Tadley, and Kempshott may still use original consumer units. An inspection checks whether old boards can safely handle current household loads.
What happens on the day
Testing requires physical access to all rooms and brief power disconnections.
Circuit isolation
Power is switched off in sections to complete dead testing safely. Sensitive electronics should be shut down before testing starts.
Access across the home
Access is required to the main consumer unit, supply meter, and accessories in every room, garage, or outbuilding.
Instrument testing
Calibrated test equipment connects to individual circuits to measure electrical resistance and earthing safety.
What you end up with
You receive official paperwork detailing the condition of the electrical installation.
A written report
You receive a full report showing test results and observed defects coded by safety priority from C1 to C3.
A separate price for any remedies
If defects are found, I provide a separate itemised quote for the remedial work needed to pass the inspection.
EICR price questions
How much does EICR cost in Basingstoke?+
In Basingstoke, EICR typically costs around £183, with most local firms publishing between £165 and £200 across 10 towns. JD Electricals charges £150 — the rate we quote from, confirmed on survey, not a lead-generation estimate.
How long does an EICR visit take?+
I usually spend between two and four hours on site for a typical home. The exact time depends on the number of circuits, access to fittings, and the complexity of the consumer unit.
Will the power be off during the inspection?+
I switch the electricity off for parts of the visit to run dead testing safely. I isolate individual circuits where possible, but the main switch must be turned off for part of the work.
What do the observation codes on the report mean?+
Code C1 indicates immediate danger that requires urgent attention. Code C2 means potential danger where prompt action is needed. Code C3 recommends improvements, and FI means further investigation is required.
How often should an EICR be carried out?+
Rented domestic properties require an inspection at least every five years by law. Owner-occupied homes are recommended to have an inspection every ten years or when buying a home.
Why do prices differ between towns round here?+
Local housing stock is the main reason. Estate housing of one era, so the same board and circuit layout repeats street to street Older or harder-to-access properties take longer, and that time is what a quote is mostly made of.
Book EICR with JD Electricals
£150, fixed once we have seen the property. No call-out charge to get a price.