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For the EICR? replacing the consumer unit, which has seen better days. But if I’m going to do that, best to get wiring checked out, 8 circuits total.
So I’m thinking circa £300 for the ECIR hopefully nothing major comes up.
Consumer Board, labour, testing circa £100
almac68-
Usually distribution board installation includes proper testing of all the circuits and provision of paperwork. The first EICR is often the most expensive as it's considered good practice to remove and check all sockets and switches. After that it's normal to carry out a smaller inspection to check deterioration.
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I can’t remember the exact process for replacing a board but keeping existing wiring. You’d need to do a full series of testing on all the circuits when the new board is installed anyway. People recommend getting an EICR beforehand to help with an idea of the condition of the installation, but my main concern is how variable EICRs can be - the way many of them are carried out, I’d be amazed if they find any faults at all (other than the absolutely glaringly obvious), and any faults should be found during the initial verification when installing the new board anyway.
I guess the EICR prevents the situation where you have a spark come to do the board change and they point out it’s not possible because of whatever reason, but that’s reliant on the person doing the EICR actually doing meaningful investigation and some testing and finding a fault.
As @Airhead pointed out, all the sockets should be inspected, but regularly aren’t on cheap EICRs. Personally I reckon it’d be a good time to swap old sockets for new - but how necessary that is depends on the current install.
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When looking in North London, was coming it at £400+vat with no issues. More if issues as would be going to rcbo.
EDIT this was part of a quote to re wire kitchen due to works.
Airhead
Nef
lynx
You pay for what you get. Anything from £70 all in to £150 + £20 per circuit.
What is your intention for it?