HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Thatcham, a town of about 25,000 people in Berkshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Berkshire, England
- Postcodes
- RG18 and RG19
- Location
- 13 miles west of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Thatcham involve?
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Electrical installation certificates
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
Which rules apply in Thatcham?
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 Thatcham before we price.
- 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 Thatcham?
| 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 Thatcham 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 Thatcham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Thatcham landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Thatcham:
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Thatcham
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.
Which postcodes in Thatcham do you work in?
All of them, including RG18 and RG19, and the surrounding parts of Berkshire.
Does a shared house in Thatcham 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 Thatcham?
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 Thatcham
- Newbury · 3 mi
- Basingstoke · 12 mi
- Reading · 13 mi
- Didcot · 14 mi
- Lower Earley · 15 mi
- Andover · 17 mi
- All of Berkshire
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