HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Blackwood is 13 miles north of Cardiff. 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
- Caerphilly, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF81, CF82 and NP12
- Location
- 13 miles north of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Blackwood involve?
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Full or partial rewires
- Electrical installation certificates
Which rules apply in Blackwood?
The rules below are the Wales-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Blackwood before we price.
- An electrical inspection and test at least every 5 years, with the report given to the contract-holder within 14 days.
- Mandatory licence for HMOs with 3 or more storeys and 5 or more people in 2 or more households; Wales did not adopt England’s 2018 change.
- 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 Blackwood?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Blackwood can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Blackwood 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 Blackwood
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 cover all of Blackwood?
Yes. We work across Blackwood and the CF81, CF82 and NP12 postcode areas, plus the rest of Caerphilly. Nearby places we also cover include Bargoed, Gelligaer, Nelson (Caerphilly).
Does a shared house in Blackwood 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 Blackwood?
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 Blackwood
- Bargoed · 2 mi
- Gelligaer · 2 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 3 mi
- Treharris · 4 mi
- Risca · 6 mi
- Caerphilly · 6 mi
- All of Caerphilly
Other HMO services in Blackwood
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Blackwood
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Blackwood
- Full HMO refurbishment in Blackwood
- House to HMO conversion in Blackwood
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Blackwood
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Blackwood
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Blackwood
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Blackwood