HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Landlords in Chester (CH1, CH3, CH70 and CH88) 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 Chester, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Cheshire, England
- Postcodes
- CH1, CH3, CH70 and CH88
- Location
- 16 miles south of Liverpool
- Pricing region
- North West
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Chester involve?
- Full or partial rewires
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Electrical installation certificates
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
Which rules apply in Chester?
Here is what usually applies to a Chester job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Chester?
| 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 |
Prices in Chester are shown with our regional adjustment for North West (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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.
For student houses in Chester, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Chester landlords need it?
Landlords in Chester most often ask us for this when:
- Converting or adding rooms
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Chester
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 cover all of Chester?
Yes. We work across Chester and the CH1, CH3, CH70 and CH88 postcode areas, plus the rest of Cheshire. Nearby places we also cover include Hawarden, Deeside, Ellesmere Port Town.
Does a shared house in Chester 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 Chester?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Chester
- Hawarden · 6 mi
- Deeside · 6 mi
- Ellesmere Port Town · 6 mi
- Buckley · 8 mi
- Garston · 10 mi
- Speke · 11 mi
- All of Cheshire
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- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Chester