HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. For a house in Huntingdon we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Cambridgeshire, England
- Postcodes
- PE26, PE27, PE28 and PE29
- Location
- 16 miles north-west of Cambridge
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Huntingdon involve?
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Consumer unit replacement
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
Which rules apply in Huntingdon?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Huntingdon must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Huntingdon?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £160 – £420 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £740 – £1,500 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,350 – £12,700 | house |
Prices in Huntingdon are shown with our regional adjustment for East of England (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–7 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Huntingdon landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Huntingdon:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Huntingdon
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 Huntingdon?
We cover the whole of Cambridgeshire and work UK-wide. For Huntingdon the nearest towns on our list are Saint Neots (9 miles), Cambridge (16 miles), Peterborough (17 miles).
Does a shared house in Huntingdon need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Huntingdon?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Huntingdon
- Saint Neots · 9 mi
- Cambridge · 16 mi
- Peterborough · 17 mi
- Rushden · 18 mi
- Bedford · 18 mi
- March · 19 mi
- All of Cambridgeshire
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