What landlord certificates and checks cost
Typical UK price ranges for the checks landlords have to arrange, what pushes the price up or down, and how to get quotes.
How much does an EICR cost?
Typically £80–£350 depending on size. Needed at least every 5 years.
How much does a gas safety certificate cost?
Typically £60–£120 for one boiler. Needed every 12 months.
How much does an EPC certificate cost?
Typically £60–£120. Valid for 10 years. Minimum rating E to let.
How much does a legionella risk assessment cost?
Typically £75–£200 if you pay. Most landlords can do it themselves for free.
How much does a chimney sweep cost?
Typically £60–£120 per flue. Wood burners: at least twice a year.
How much does an asbestos survey cost?
Management survey about £180–£450; refurbishment survey about £300–£800.
How much does a Japanese knotweed survey cost?
Survey about £150–£500. Treatment plans with a guarantee about £1,500–£5,000+.
How much does landlord insurance cost?
Often around £150–£400 a year for a standard house; median about £285.
Rent guarantee insurance: how much does it cost?
Around £170–£370 a year standalone, or £100–£200 as an add-on.
How much does tenant referencing cost?
About £15–£50 per applicant. The landlord pays, not the tenant.
How much does PAT testing cost for a rental property?
About £1–£3 per item, often £50–£120 for a furnished let. Required in Scotland.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost for an HMO?
Small HMO about £150–£450; larger HMOs and blocks £300–£600+. Needed for shared common parts.
How much does a boiler service cost?
Typically £80–£120, or about £110–£160 with a gas safety certificate in one visit.
How much does a property inventory cost?
Inventory and check-in about £95–£220; check-out about £75–£185. The landlord pays.
How much do letting agents charge landlords?
Tenant-find about 8–12% of a year's rent; full management about 10–15% of rent, plus VAT.