Electrical Safety Certificate Costs?

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10:14 AM, 22nd July 2020, 6 years ago 30

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I have properties in and around London and the Electrical Safety Certificate costs vary wildly.

None of the London properties has needed a certificate until now. I have had a quote for £340 for a 2-bed flat in London. I think that’s a bit steep compared to the £180 for a 3-bed home which is a 30min commute into London.

I appreciate ‘London prices’ but really – nearly double the cost?

I would be interested to know what others have paid or be pointed in the direction of fairer prices (if this is not the usual price).

Many thanks

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Surbiton

Member Since February 2020 - Comments: 1

10:43 AM, 22nd July 2020, About 6 years ago

My letting agent Peter James wanted to charge me around £360 for an inspection on a one bed flat in Deptford. They were charging £180 for studios and the higher fee of around £360 for 1-3 bed flats. Needless to say I appointed my own electrician who charged me £164 for the same thing – inspection and final report.

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Sanjeev Markanday

Member Since August 2017 - Comments: 25

10:48 AM, 22nd July 2020, About 6 years ago

That’s a rip off.

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Stephen Edelston

Member Since December 2019 - Comments: 1

10:58 AM, 22nd July 2020, About 6 years ago

Hi,
Ive just had a 6 bed HMO done and it cost me £150. Im based in SW London.

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Ros poldermans

Member Since March 2017 - Comments: 38

11:09 AM, 22nd July 2020, About 6 years ago

I got a quote of £180+vat for a 3 bed property CT8

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paul kaye

Member Since March 2019 - Comments: 73

11:17 AM, 22nd July 2020, About 6 years ago

Hi
I live in spalding Lincs and have all my properties here too.
I have been quoted £150.00 + vat for a 3/4 bed to include any appliances to check if have been earthed etc.
New tenancies are required to have a certificate before being let.
Already let properties are required to have a certificate by 1st April 2021

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Pete27car8vno

Member Since July 2020 - Comments: 3

11:19 AM, 22nd July 2020, About 6 years ago

You’re getting off lightly. I’ve just had 2 flats done at £500 each. Apparently ‘this that and the other’ needed doing ??? !!!

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John

Member Since September 2013 - Comments: 128

11:51 AM, 22nd July 2020, About 6 years ago

£80 in leeds, could easily pay £100 as well. 3 bed semi.

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Reluctant Landlord

Member Since September 2018 - Comments: 3508 - Articles: 5

12:46 PM, 22nd July 2020, About 6 years ago

£80 for a 4 bed house in Birmingham.

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Ray Davison

Member Since July 2013 - Comments: 233

12:56 PM, 22nd July 2020, About 6 years ago

As discussed on another thread on here, some tradesmen will use it as a cash cow rather than an opportunity to develop new or cement existing business relationships.

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Dips

Member Since September 2017 - Comments: 3

2:21 PM, 22nd July 2020, About 6 years ago

London 3 bedroom between £130 to £150 is the current going rate. Speak to local registered electrician as they save time on travelling.

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