HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Wilmslow is 11 miles south of Manchester. We price rewires and EICR remedials there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Cheshire, England
- Postcodes
- SK9
- Location
- 11 miles south of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Wilmslow involve?
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Full or partial rewires
- Consumer unit replacement
- Electrical installation certificates
Which rules apply in Wilmslow?
Here is what usually applies to a Wilmslow job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Wilmslow?
| 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 Wilmslow follows a site visit.
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.
When do Wilmslow landlords need it?
Landlords in Wilmslow most often ask us for this when:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Wilmslow
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.
Which postcodes in Wilmslow do you work in?
All of them, including SK9, and the surrounding parts of Cheshire.
Does a shared house in Wilmslow 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 Wilmslow?
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 Wilmslow
- Cheadle Hulme · 4 mi
- Hazel Grove · 6 mi
- Altrincham · 6 mi
- Macclesfield · 6 mi
- Stockport · 6 mi
- Sale · 8 mi
- All of Cheshire
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