HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Slough, a place of roughly 160,000 people in Berkshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Berkshire, England
- Postcodes
- SL1
- Location
- 17 miles east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Slough involve?
- Electrical installation certificates
- Consumer unit replacement
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Full or partial rewires
Which rules apply in Slough?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Slough must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Slough?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Slough follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–7 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Slough landlords need it?
Landlords in Slough most often ask us for this when:
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Slough
How long do I have to fix EICR items?
In England, remedial or further investigation work must be done within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so, and you must confirm completion to the tenants and the council.
Do you cover all of Slough?
Yes. We work across Slough and the SL1 postcode areas, plus the rest of Berkshire. Nearby places we also cover include Windsor, Maidenhead, Gerrards Cross.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Slough?
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 Slough?
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 Slough
- Windsor · 2 mi
- Maidenhead · 5 mi
- Gerrards Cross · 6 mi
- Uxbridge · 6 mi
- Egham · 6 mi
- Staines · 7 mi
- All of Berkshire
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