In short: HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Across Belfast, the work is planned around Northern Ireland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Main towns
- Belfast, Newtownards, Dundonald
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Belfast involve?
- Consumer unit replacement
- Full or partial rewires
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
Which rules apply in Belfast?
- HMO licence conditions require a satisfactory EICR at least every 5 years.
- A licence is needed where 3 or more people forming more than two households live as their main home and pay rent; the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council licenses for every council.
- Licences usually last 5 years, and landlords must also register with the NI landlord registration scheme.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Belfast?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £360 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £630 – £1,250 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,400 – £10,800 | 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 Belfast
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Belfast
Is a full rewire disruptive?
Yes. It means lifting floorboards and chasing walls, so it is best done in an empty house or room by room during voids.
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 Belfast?
Yes, across the whole of Belfast, including Belfast, Newtownards, Dundonald.
Who licenses HMOs in Belfast?
HMO licensing in Belfast, as everywhere in Northern Ireland, is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council. Planning and building control are handled by the local council.
Other HMO services in Belfast
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Belfast
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Belfast
- Full HMO refurbishment in Belfast
- House to HMO conversion in Belfast
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Belfast
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Belfast
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Belfast
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Belfast