HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Landlords in Peterborough (PE1 and PE2) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have. With students as well as working sharers renting in Peterborough, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Cambridgeshire, England
- Postcodes
- PE1 and PE2
- Location
- 37 miles east of Leicester
- Council
- Peterborough City Council
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Peterborough involve?
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Electrical installation certificates
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
Which rules apply in Peterborough?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Peterborough 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.
Peterborough City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | No scheme found |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area City-wide additional licensing (3-4 person HMOs) in force 26 Jan 2026, licences expire 25 Jan 2031. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 11 wards (incl. Central, East, North, Park, Bretton) 11 Mar 2024-10 Mar 2029. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Peterborough before you buy or start work. Source: Peterborough City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Peterborough?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East of England, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Peterborough follows a site visit.
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.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Peterborough.
When do Peterborough landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Peterborough:
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Peterborough
How long do I have to fix EICR items?
In England, remedial or further investigation work must be done within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so, and you must confirm completion to the tenants and the council.
Do you cover all of Peterborough?
Yes. We work across Peterborough and the PE1 and PE2 postcode areas, plus the rest of Cambridgeshire. Nearby places we also cover include Stamford, March, Spalding.
Which council covers HMOs in Peterborough?
Peterborough is covered by Peterborough City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Peterborough?
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 Peterborough
- Stamford · 11 mi
- March · 14 mi
- Spalding · 15 mi
- Huntingdon · 17 mi
- Wisbech · 18 mi
- Corby · 19 mi
- All of Cambridgeshire
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