HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Caerphilly, a town of about 31,000 people, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Caerphilly, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF83
- Location
- 7 miles north of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Caerphilly involve?
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Full or partial rewires
- Consumer unit replacement
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Electrical installation certificates
Which rules apply in Caerphilly?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Caerphilly 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.
- 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.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Caerphilly?
| 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 Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly landlords need it?
Landlords in Caerphilly most often ask us for this when:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Caerphilly
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.
Which postcodes in Caerphilly do you work in?
All of them, including CF83, and the surrounding parts of Caerphilly.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Caerphilly?
With the local council for the address. 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 Caerphilly?
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 Caerphilly
- Whitchurch · 4 mi
- Risca · 6 mi
- Pontypridd · 6 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 6 mi
- Gelligaer · 6 mi
- Blackwood · 6 mi
- All of Caerphilly
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- Fire alarm and detection systems in Caerphilly
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Caerphilly
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- House to HMO conversion in Caerphilly
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- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Caerphilly
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