- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- CF
- Main towns
- Bridgend, Coity, Maesteg, Porthcawl, Pyle
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Bridgend involve?
- Consumer unit replacement
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Full or partial rewires
- Electrical installation certificates
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
Which rules apply in Bridgend?
- An electrical inspection and test at least every 5 years, with the report given to the contract-holder within 14 days.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Bridgend?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £660 – £1,300 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,650 – £11,300 | 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 Bridgend
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Bridgend
How often does an HMO need an EICR?
At least every five years in England, Wales and Scotland, and HMO licence conditions in Northern Ireland ask for the same. Your licence may set extra conditions. Our HMO rules pages for each nation give the details.
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 carry out rewires and EICR remedials across Bridgend?
Yes, across the whole of Bridgend, including Bridgend, Coity, Maesteg.
Who licenses HMOs in Bridgend?
Bridgend council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Bridgend
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Bridgend
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bridgend
- Full HMO refurbishment in Bridgend
- House to HMO conversion in Bridgend
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Bridgend
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bridgend
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bridgend
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bridgend