In short: HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Across Carmarthenshire, the work is planned around Wales’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- SA
- Main towns
- Llanelli, Ammanford, Carmarthen
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Carmarthenshire involve?
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Full or partial rewires
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
Which rules apply in Carmarthenshire?
- 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.
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 Carmarthenshire?
| 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 |
Typical time on site: 1–7 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Rewires and EICR remedials by town in Carmarthenshire
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Carmarthenshire
Do you issue certificates?
Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.
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 carry out rewires and EICR remedials across Carmarthenshire?
Yes, across the whole of Carmarthenshire, including Llanelli, Ammanford, Carmarthen.
Who licenses HMOs in Carmarthenshire?
Carmarthenshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Carmarthenshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Carmarthenshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Carmarthenshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Carmarthenshire
- House to HMO conversion in Carmarthenshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Carmarthenshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Carmarthenshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Carmarthenshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Carmarthenshire