HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Landlords in Peterhead (AB42) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Aberdeenshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- AB42
- Location
- 28 miles north-east of Aberdeen
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Peterhead involve?
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Full or partial rewires
- Consumer unit replacement
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
Which rules apply in Peterhead?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Peterhead must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- An EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years, with C1 and C2 items fixed, PAT testing of supplied appliances and RCD protection.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Peterhead?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £660 – £1,350 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
Prices in Peterhead are shown with our regional adjustment for Scotland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–7 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Peterhead landlords need it?
Landlords in Peterhead most often ask us for this when:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Peterhead
How often does an HMO need an EICR?
At least every five years in England, Wales and Scotland, and HMO licence conditions in Northern Ireland ask for the same. Your licence may set extra conditions. Our HMO rules pages for each nation give the details.
Which postcodes in Peterhead do you work in?
All of them, including AB42, and the surrounding parts of Aberdeenshire.
Does a shared house in Peterhead need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Peterhead?
Our guide ranges for Scotland are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Rewires and EICR remedials near Peterhead
- Fraserburgh · 15 mi
- Inverurie · 27 mi
- Aberdeen · 28 mi
- Nigg · 29 mi
- Westhill · 31 mi
- Elgin · 58 mi
- All of Aberdeenshire
Other HMO services in Peterhead
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Peterhead
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Peterhead
- Full HMO refurbishment in Peterhead
- House to HMO conversion in Peterhead
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Peterhead
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Peterhead
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Peterhead
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Peterhead