- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East of England
- Postcode areas
- MK, LU, SG, NN
- Main towns
- Luton, Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Ampthill
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Bedfordshire involve?
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
- Full or partial rewires
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
Which rules apply in Bedfordshire?
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years; remedial work is due within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Bedfordshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £160 – £420 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £740 – £1,500 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,350 – £12,700 | house |
Typical time on site: 1–7 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Rewires and EICR remedials by town in Bedfordshire
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Bedfordshire
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.
Do you issue certificates?
Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.
Do you carry out rewires and EICR remedials across Bedfordshire?
Yes, across the whole of Bedfordshire, including Luton, Bedford, Dunstable.
Who licenses HMOs in Bedfordshire?
HMOs in Bedfordshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Bedfordshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Bedfordshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bedfordshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Bedfordshire
- House to HMO conversion in Bedfordshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Bedfordshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bedfordshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Bedfordshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bedfordshire