The price of an electrical inspection differs per accredited body and per type of installation. For an ordinary home it is usually in the range of a few hundred euros. Always ask up front what is included — and above all what a second visit costs.
What makes up the bill?
- The inspection visit itself, including the report.
- A possible re-inspection after repairs, often a sizeable share of the first amount.
- The repairs by an electrician: by far the biggest variable.
- Having missing diagrams drawn up, if you outsource that.
Where does the money usually go?
Not into the inspection, but into the second round. Calling in the inspector for an installation without diagrams means paying for two visits to get one result. A board that cannot be reached or a meter that is inaccessible can waste a visit just as easily.
Preparation that pays for itself
Make sure the single-line and position diagrams are complete and current, clear access to the board and the meter, and walk through the classics yourself beforehand: 30 mA on the wet circuits, a visible earthing terminal, circuit numbers in the board. That is an hour of work that can save an entire second visit.
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How Voltuno helps
Drawing the diagrams yourself is the cheapest way to avoid a re-inspection. With Voltuno you draw a correct single-line diagram, position diagram and matching bill of materials in minutes, straight from your browser. The software is built around AREI requirements, so you work faster and walk into the inspection with a clear, complete file.
Please note: this article is a general explanation and not legal advice. Always consult the official, consolidated AREI text (FPS Economy) for the exact obligations and article references.
