- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- North West
- Postcode areas
- CW, WA, CH, SK
- Main towns
- Warrington, Chester, Crewe, Ellesmere Port Town, Widnes
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Cheshire involve?
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
Which rules apply in Cheshire?
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- 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.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Cheshire?
| 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 | £670 – £1,350 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | 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 Cheshire
- Warrington
- Chester
- Crewe
- Ellesmere Port Town
- Widnes
- Runcorn
- Macclesfield
- Northwich
- Great Sankey
- Winsford
- Congleton
- Wilmslow
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Cheshire
Do you issue certificates?
Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.
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 carry out rewires and EICR remedials across Cheshire?
Yes, across the whole of Cheshire, including Warrington, Chester, Crewe.
Who licenses HMOs in Cheshire?
HMOs in Cheshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Cheshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Cheshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cheshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Cheshire
- House to HMO conversion in Cheshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Cheshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Cheshire
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Cheshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Cheshire