HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Macclesfield, a town of around 55,000 people in Cheshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Cheshire, England
- Postcodes
- SK10 and SK11
- Location
- 16 miles south of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Macclesfield involve?
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
- Full or partial rewires
Which rules apply in Macclesfield?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Macclesfield 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:
- 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 Macclesfield?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Macclesfield follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–7 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Macclesfield landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Macclesfield:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Macclesfield
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.
How far do you travel from Macclesfield?
We cover the whole of Cheshire and work UK-wide. For Macclesfield the nearest towns on our list are Wilmslow (6 miles), Congleton (8 miles), Cheadle Hulme (8 miles).
Does a shared house in Macclesfield 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 Macclesfield?
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 Macclesfield
- Wilmslow · 6 mi
- Congleton · 8 mi
- Cheadle Hulme · 8 mi
- Hazel Grove · 9 mi
- Buxton · 9 mi
- Stockport · 10 mi
- All of Cheshire
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