How much does electrical testing cost?

What affects the price?

First we establish why you need the installation checked: a periodic inspection, verification after work, an assessment after a fault or a pre-purchase check. This helps define the testing and documentation scope.

• Installation size: the number of distribution boards, circuits and points to be checked.
• Property type: a flat, house, commercial unit or larger building.
• Access: the ability to reach the distribution board, sockets and other components to be tested.
• Scope: testing of the electrical installation, earthing or lightning protection, depending on the property and agreed requirements.
• Organisation: travel, timing, room access and acceptable power interruptions.

What should a quotation include?

Ask for the testing scope, a price stating the VAT treatment, travel arrangements and the report delivery date. Agree what happens if the installation has more circuits than expected or some points are inaccessible.

Ask whether the price includes visual inspection, the agreed tests, assessment of results and the report. Repairs and additional testing after repairs should be itemised separately. This helps avoid inspection findings turning into costs that were not agreed in advance.

Why do we not quote one price for every flat?

Two flats with similar floor areas may have different installations and require different amounts of work. One may have a labelled, accessible distribution board; another may lack documentation and need preparation before some points can be tested.

You do not have to count every component yourself. Start with the basic information. If we need more detail, we will ask before agreeing the appointment scope.

What should you send for a specific quotation?

1. The town or city and property type.
2. Approximate floor area and the purpose of the inspection.
3. The number of distribution boards and circuits, if known.
4. Information about an earlier report, refurbishment or problems you have noticed.
5. Your preferred date and restrictions on power interruptions.

A photograph of the accessible distribution board may help our discussion, but do not remove covers or touch installation components to take it.

How do we quote for testing at AmperSpace?

First we understand the property and the reason for inspection. We then agree the scope, appointment arrangements and price. After testing, we provide a report and explain the recommendations. If defects are found, we discuss the next steps.

Also read how to prepare your house or flat for testing, and explore our electrical testing scope.