HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Newtownards, a town of about 29,000 people in Belfast, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions.
- Area
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT16, BT19, BT22 and BT23
- Location
- 9 miles east of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Newtownards involve?
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Full or partial rewires
- Consumer unit replacement
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
Which rules apply in Newtownards?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Newtownards must satisfy national law for Northern Ireland, the NI HMO standards and licence conditions and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Newtownards?
| 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 |
Prices in Newtownards are shown with our regional adjustment for Northern Ireland (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 Newtownards landlords need it?
Landlords in Newtownards most often ask us for this when:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Newtownards
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 cover all of Newtownards?
Yes. We work across Newtownards and the BT16, BT19, BT22 and BT23 postcode areas, plus the rest of Belfast. Nearby places we also cover include Dundonald, Bangor (County Down), Holywood.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Newtownards?
With the local council for the address. In Northern Ireland, licensing is run centrally by the NI HMO Unit, and all new HMOs need planning permission and building control approval from the local council.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Newtownards?
Our guide ranges for Northern Ireland 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 Newtownards
- Dundonald · 4 mi
- Bangor (County Down) · 5 mi
- Holywood · 6 mi
- Castlereagh · 8 mi
- Belfast · 9 mi
- Carrickfergus · 10 mi
- All of Belfast
Other HMO services in Newtownards
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Newtownards
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Newtownards
- Full HMO refurbishment in Newtownards
- House to HMO conversion in Newtownards
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Newtownards
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Newtownards
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Newtownards
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Newtownards