HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Gelligaer 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
- CF82
- Location
- 13 miles north of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Gelligaer involve?
- Electrical installation certificates
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Full or partial rewires
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
Which rules apply in Gelligaer?
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 Gelligaer before we price.
- 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 Gelligaer?
| 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 Gelligaer 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 Gelligaer, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Gelligaer landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Converting or adding rooms
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Gelligaer
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.
Do you cover all of Gelligaer?
Yes. We work across Gelligaer and the CF82 postcode areas, plus the rest of Caerphilly. Nearby places we also cover include Nelson (Caerphilly), Bargoed, Blackwood.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Gelligaer?
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 Gelligaer?
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 Gelligaer
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 1 mi
- Bargoed · 2 mi
- Blackwood · 2 mi
- Treharris · 2 mi
- Pontypridd · 6 mi
- Caerphilly · 6 mi
- All of Caerphilly
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