HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Maesteg is 12 miles east of Swansea. We price rewires and EICR remedials there against Wales’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Bridgend, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF34
- Location
- 12 miles east of Swansea
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Maesteg involve?
- Electrical installation certificates
- Emergency lighting circuits
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
Which rules apply in Maesteg?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Maesteg must satisfy national law for Wales, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- An electrical inspection and test at least every 5 years, with the report given to the contract-holder within 14 days.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Maesteg?
| 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 |
Prices in Maesteg are shown with our regional adjustment for Wales (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–7 working days. If a council deadline applies in Maesteg, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Maesteg landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Converting or adding rooms
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Maesteg
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.
How far do you travel from Maesteg?
We cover the whole of Bridgend and work UK-wide. For Maesteg the nearest towns on our list are Pyle (7 miles), Briton Ferry (7 miles), Neath (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Maesteg need an HMO licence?
In Wales, mandatory licensing covers HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people. Many councils, including Cardiff and Swansea, also run additional licensing for smaller HMOs. Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Maesteg?
Our guide ranges for Wales 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 Maesteg
- Pyle · 7 mi
- Briton Ferry · 7 mi
- Neath · 7 mi
- Coity · 7 mi
- Bridgend · 8 mi
- Tonypandy · 9 mi
- All of Bridgend
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