HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Maidenhead, a town of around 70,000 people in Berkshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Berkshire, England
- Postcodes
- SL6 and SL60
- Location
- 12 miles north-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Maidenhead involve?
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Full or partial rewires
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Electrical installation certificates
Which rules apply in Maidenhead?
Here is what usually applies to a Maidenhead job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Maidenhead?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £170 – £450 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £780 – £1,550 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Maidenhead landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Maidenhead:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Maidenhead
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.
Which postcodes in Maidenhead do you work in?
All of them, including SL6 and SL60, and the surrounding parts of Berkshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Maidenhead?
With the local council for the address. 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 Maidenhead?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Maidenhead
- Slough · 5 mi
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- High Wycombe · 7 mi
- Bracknell · 8 mi
- Gerrards Cross · 8 mi
- Wokingham · 9 mi
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