Commercial EICR Certificate London | NICEIC And NAPIT Accredited Testing From £119
If you run a business in London, a Commercial EICR is the document that proves your electrical installation is safe to keep operating and it is the first thing an insurer, landlord, or HSE inspector will ask to see if a question about electrical safety ever comes up. Liviosiv carries out commercial EICR certificates for offices, shops, restaurants, warehouses, and industrial units across every London borough, with dual NICEIC and NAPIT accredited engineers, transparent per-circuit pricing from £119, and same-week booking. This page covers exactly what’s involved, what it costs, how long it takes, and what happens if your building doesn’t pass the first time.
What Is a Commercial EICR Certificate?
A Commercial EICR an Electrical Installation Condition Report is a formal inspection and test of a business property’s fixed electrical wiring, carried out by a qualified electrician and resulting in a written report confirming whether the installation is safe to continue using. It is sometimes just called an EICR certificate, an electrical safety certificate, or an EICR report all four terms describe the same document.
Commercial EICR vs Residential EICR What is the Difference: Commercial installations are typically larger, carry higher loads, and are used more intensively than a home. A commercial inspection covers more circuits, often includes three-phase power, and takes longer as a result which is why commercial EICR pricing is structured differently to residential EICR pricing.
Other Names for the Same Report (EICR Testing, Fixed Wire Testing, Periodic Inspection): You’ll also see this described as EICR testing, a Fixed Wire Test, or a Periodic Inspection Report (PIR). If a landlord, insurer, or managing agent asks for any of these, they’re asking for the same inspection. We also offer this as a standalone fixed wire testing service for clients who already know their exact requirement.
Why Commercial Properties Need More Detailed Testing: Higher footfall, shared circuits between tenants, and equipment like catering appliances or server racks all add complexity a domestic inspection never encounters, which is exactly why commercial EICR certificates in London are priced and scoped by circuit count rather than property size.
Is a Commercial EICR a Legal Requirement for UK Businesses?
Yes. While no single law names “EICR” directly, UK legislation requires every business to keep its electrical installation safe, and a Commercial EICR is the accepted way to demonstrate that compliance.
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989: This is the core legislation behind EICR compliance for business in the UK. It places a legal duty on employers and business owners to ensure electrical systems are constructed, maintained, and used in a way that prevents danger.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Alongside the 1989 Regulations, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 places a broader duty of care on employers to provide a safe working environment for staff and visitors.
BS 7671 (18th Edition), The Technical Standard: BS 7671, the IET Wiring Regulations, is the technical standard your installation is tested against. This is what determines whether a finding is recorded as a C1, C2, or C3, see the classification section below.
HSE Guidance on Electrical Safety at Work: The Health and Safety Executive’s guidance on electrical safety sets out practical expectations for employers beyond the legislation itself, and is a useful reference if you want to understand your obligations in plain terms rather than legal text.
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Our Structured Commercial EICR Process
We make the process simple, organised, and efficient — with minimal disruption to your business.You can get an EICR inspection done at any time of the year. A lot of landlords have EICR tests done before new tenants move in.
Choose a date and time that works for your operations.
We offer flexible scheduling, including early morning or after-hours appointments where required.
Our qualified engineers carry out a full fixed wire inspection. Where possible, testing is phased to reduce disruption. Any temporary power interruptions are planned in advance.
Receive Your Report and Certificate
Once testing is complete, you receive:
If remedial work is required, we explain the next steps clearly and provide transparent quotations.
Commercial EICR Cost in London
Commercial EICR cost in London is based on the number of circuits being tested, not the floor area of the property — a small unit with a complex electrical setup can cost more than a larger space with a simple one.
Commercial EICR Cost Per Circuit
Pricing starts from £119 for small commercial units, scaling up through banded tiers as circuit count increases. Additional consumer units, three-phase circuits, and larger distribution boards are priced separately, since these add genuine testing time regardless of the headline circuit count.
All inspections are carried out by our NICEIC and NAPIT accredited engineers dual accreditation that fewer commercial EICR contractors in the UK hold, and one of the reasons our reports are widely accepted by insurers, landlords, and facilities managers without further query.
Circuits | Indicative Price |
Up to 10 circuits | From £119 |
11–20 circuits | Quote on survey/photos |
20+ circuits, three-phase, multiple boards | Custom quote |
What is Included in Your Commercial EICR Certificate Cost
Your quote covers the full inspection, all required electrical testing, and a digital EICR report with classification codes and recommendations, issued promptly rather than left to sit for weeks.
What is Not Included
Remedial or repair work, congestion/parking charges, and additional consumer units beyond the number originally scoped are not included in the base price — see our EICR remedial work page for how repairs are quoted separately.
Fixed Wire Testing Cost
If you only need fixed wire testing rather than a full certificate and report, pricing is available on our dedicated fixed wire testing page, priced on the same per-circuit basis.
Which Businesses Need a Commercial EICR?
If your premises has a fixed electrical installation used for business purposes, it needs periodic testing — the requirement covers a wider range of sectors than most owners expect.
EICR for Offices: Standard office environments are lower risk, but frequent fit-outs and shared IT/server equipment place demands on circuits not originally designed for them.
EICR for Industrial and Manufacturing Premises: Industrial units typically carry three-phase power and higher loads, and often require more frequent inspection than the standard five-year cycle — see periodic inspection frequency below.
EICR for Food Businesses and Hospitality Premises: Commercial kitchens combine heavy electrical load, moisture, and heat. If you’re setting up a new food business, an EICR is typically requested alongside your food business registration as part of opening compliance, alongside gas safety and fire risk documentation.
EICR Contractor for Facilities Management and Multi-Site Portfolios: If you manage multiple commercial sites, we work as a single EICR contractor across your full portfolio, coordinating inspection schedules and certificate renewal dates so nothing lapses unnoticed. Contact us to discuss a multi-site programme.
5-Yearly Electrical Inspection, How Often Does a Commercial Property Need Testing?
Most commercial premises need a full periodic inspection and testing cycle every 5 years, but higher-risk environments require testing more frequently, sometimes annually.
The Standard 5-Year Commercial Electrical Inspection Cycle: For a typical office, retail unit, or restaurant, five years is the widely accepted benchmark under BS 7671 guidance.
Higher-Risk Environments Requiring More Frequent Testing: Swimming pools and medical premises are typically tested annually; industrial and leisure premises every three years, reflecting higher equipment cycling and exposure.
What Your Previous Report Should Tell You: Your EICR will recommend a specific next-inspection date based on the condition found, this should always take priority over a general rule of thumb.
Understanding EICR Classification Codes (C1, C2, C3, FI)
Every defect found is recorded using one of four codes, and understanding them is the fastest way to judge how seriously to treat your report.
Code C1, Danger Present: Immediate risk to life or property. Must be made safe on the spot.
Code C2, Potentially Dangerous: Urgent correction required. Any C1 or C2 makes the report Unsatisfactory.
Code C3, Improvement Recommended: Doesn’t affect the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory outcome but flags a shortfall against current best practice.
Code FI, Further Investigation Required: Something needs closer examination before it can be classified; this does make the report Unsatisfactory until resolved.
What Happens If Your Commercial EICR Is Unsatisfactory?
An Unsatisfactory result isn’t a failure, it’s a documented list of what needs fixing, most of which can be scheduled and completed quickly.
Your Remedial Works Quotation: Priced separately, item by item, so you can see exactly what each repair costs, see our full EICR remedial work page for how this process works.
Re-Inspection and Satisfactory Certificate: Once remedial work is complete, affected circuits are re-tested and a Satisfactory EICR issued to replace the original.
Why Choose Our Commercial EICR Contractor Services in London
NICEIC and NAPIT Accredited, A Combination Few Commercial EICR Contractors in the UK Offer: Dual accreditation means our engineers are independently assessed against two separate industry benchmarks, giving your certificate additional credibility with insurers and landlords.
DBS-Checked Engineers for Schools, Healthcare and Secure Sites: For premises where visitor access must be controlled, DBS-checked engineers are available as standard, not an add-on.
One Provider for Electrical, Fire, Gas, and Compliance Certification: Rather than coordinating separate contractors, consolidate your emergency lighting certificate, PAT testing, and EICR with a single provider.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How Much Does a Commercial EICR Cost?
Commercial EICR cost starts from £119 for small units, priced per circuit rather than by floor area. Larger premises, three-phase systems, or additional consumer units are quoted individually once circuit count is confirmed.
What Is the EICR Certificate Cost for a Commercial Property?
EICR certificate cost for a commercial property depends on circuit count and complexity. A straightforward small office typically starts from £119; larger or multi-board sites receive a tailored quote after a quick photo assessment.
How Do I Book a Commercial EICR?
You can book a commercial EICR by sharing your circuit count, property type, and postcode for a fast quote, with same-week appointments available for urgent compliance needs.
What Commercial EICR Services Do You Offer?
We provide commercial EICR certificates, remedial works, fixed wire testing, and multi-site facilities management programmes, all carried out by NICEIC and NAPIT accredited engineers across London.
What Is the Commercial EICR Cost Per Circuit?
Commercial EICR cost per circuit varies by property size and complexity, but is typically most cost-effective for properties with 10 circuits or fewer, which start from our £119 base rate.
Is There a BS 7671 Certificate Cost I Should Know About?
There’s no separate “BS 7671 certificate”, BS 7671 is the technical standard your EICR is tested against, not a separate certificate, so its cost is included within your standard EICR quote.
How Often Is 5-Yearly Electrical Inspection Required for Commercial Premises?
Most commercial premises need a full inspection every 5 years, though industrial, medical, and leisure premises are often required more frequently — your previous report will confirm your specific interval.
What Does an EICR Contractor for Commercial Premises Actually Check?
A commercial EICR contractor checks fixed wiring, distribution boards, earthing, RCD protection, and circuit insulation against BS 7671, issuing a Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory report with any defects classified by severity.
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