HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Dunstable is 31 miles north-west of London. We price rewires and EICR remedials there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Bedfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- LU6
- Location
- 31 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Dunstable involve?
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Full or partial rewires
Which rules apply in Dunstable?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Dunstable before we price.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Dunstable?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Dunstable can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–7 working days. If a council deadline applies in Dunstable, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Dunstable landlords need it?
Landlords in Dunstable 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 Dunstable
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 cover all of Dunstable?
Yes. We work across Dunstable and the LU6 postcode areas, plus the rest of Bedfordshire. Nearby places we also cover include Luton, Leighton Buzzard, Harpenden.
Does a shared house in Dunstable need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Dunstable?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Dunstable
- Luton · 5 mi
- Leighton Buzzard · 6 mi
- Harpenden · 9 mi
- Berkhamsted · 9 mi
- Hemel Hempstead · 10 mi
- Ampthill · 10 mi
- All of Bedfordshire
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