HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Crewe, a town of around 75,000 people in Cheshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Cheshire, England
- Postcodes
- CW1 and CW2
- Location
- 12 miles north-west of Stoke-on-Trent
- Pricing region
- North West
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Crewe involve?
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Electrical installation certificates
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Emergency lighting circuits
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
Which rules apply in Crewe?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Crewe before we price.
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years; remedial work is due within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Crewe?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Crewe can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–7 working days. If a council deadline applies in Crewe, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Crewe landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Crewe
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.
How far do you travel from Crewe?
We cover the whole of Cheshire and work UK-wide. For Crewe the nearest towns on our list are Winsford (7 miles), Kidsgrove (8 miles), Congleton (11 miles).
Does a shared house in Crewe 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 Crewe?
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 Crewe
- Winsford · 7 mi
- Kidsgrove · 8 mi
- Congleton · 11 mi
- Newcastle under Lyme · 11 mi
- Northwich · 12 mi
- Stoke-on-Trent · 12 mi
- All of Cheshire
Other HMO services in Crewe
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Crewe
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Crewe
- Full HMO refurbishment in Crewe
- House to HMO conversion in Crewe
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Crewe
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Crewe
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Crewe
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Crewe