“From £150” is the most dishonest two words in the EICR market for Yorkshire landlords. The headline number is a lead-gen device; the invoice usually triples once the engineer has counted the circuits. Per-circuit pricing solves it — here’s the maths that turns a quote into a real number, before the van arrives.
Why “from” pricing falls apart at scale
A 1-bed flat with 4 circuits and a 3-bed HMO with 12 circuits are not the same job. A “from £150” quote covers the first; it doesn’t cover the second. Across a portfolio, the gap compounds:
- 5 units × actual cost: ~£1,000 (not £750).
- 20 units × actual cost: ~£4,200 (not £3,000).
- 50 units × actual cost: ~£11,500 (not £7,500).
Pricing per circuit removes the surprise. The landlord knows the number before the engineer arrives; the engineer doesn’t have to argue at the end of the visit.
JP Electrical’s per-circuit model
The pricing structure used at JP Electrical is straightforward:
- £150 base covers up to 6 circuits per property.
- +£20 per additional circuit above 6.
- Premium applies for out-of-hours, twin-engineer or void-turnaround speed work.
- Remedials priced separately, itemised on a written quote before any work begins. [verify current published rates before publish]
The certificate, circuit register and tenant comms are bundled — no separate line for documentation.
Worked examples — flat, HMO, portfolio
1-bed flat (typical 4 circuits):
- Within base — £150.
- Includes EICR, circuit register, photos, tenant comms.
3-bed HMO (typical 10 circuits, separate cooker + shower):
- Base £150 + 4 extra circuits at £20 = £230.
- Includes the same documentation; tenant comms goes to each occupant.
50-unit portfolio (avg 6 circuits/unit):
- 50 × £150 = £7,500 base.
- Plus uplift for any units with more than 6 circuits.
- Plus volume discount applied to portfolios of 20+ units — quoted on survey, not on the rate card.
The portfolio quote is itemised per property. The landlord can see the cost per unit, not just the bottom line.
Remedials pricing transparency
The cheapest EICR quote in Yorkshire becomes the most expensive bill if the contractor wins on the test and loses on the remedials. A transparent remedials structure looks like:
- Itemised quote per remedial, classified C1 / C2 / C3.
- Fixed-price for common remedials (RCBO upgrade, MCB replacement, single-socket fault).
- Hourly rate published for non-standard remedials, capped at a daily ceiling.
- No-surprises pricing — the quote is the bill unless the landlord changes scope in writing.
The PRS landlord doesn’t need the cheapest quote — they need the quote that survives the work.
What to do next
If you’re scoping the 5-yearly EICR programme across a Yorkshire portfolio, JP Electrical & EV Solutions provides a per-circuit quote per property within 48 hours of receiving the portfolio list. NICEIC-approved, Part P compliant, Leeds-based team, available 24/7 for in-flight C1 remedials.
Request a portfolio quote or read more about our portfolio landlord EICR service in Leeds, or about EICR testing in Leeds.
FAQ
How often does a residential landlord need an EICR in England?
Every 5 years, plus at any change of tenancy if more than 5 years have elapsed since the previous inspection. The certificate must be provided to the tenant within 28 days of the inspection.
Is “from £150” a misleading quote in the PRS market?
It’s a lead-gen device, not a quote. The number is technically accurate for the smallest properties; it bears little resemblance to the actual cost across a typical portfolio. Insist on a per-circuit or per-property number in writing.
Can the same contractor handle the EICR and any C1/C2 remedials?
Yes, and the documentation chain is cleaner when they do. Splitting the test and the remedials across vendors fragments the evidence pack and creates a finger-pointing risk on remedial sign-off.