- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South West
- Postcode areas
- PL, TR, EX
- Main towns
- Redruth, Falmouth, St Austell, Truro, Camborne
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Cornwall involve?
- Full or partial rewires
- Emergency lighting circuits
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
Which rules apply in Cornwall?
- 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.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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.
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 Cornwall?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £160 – £420 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £730 – £1,450 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,250 – £12,500 | 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 Cornwall
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Cornwall
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 issue certificates?
Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.
Do you carry out rewires and EICR remedials across Cornwall?
Yes, across the whole of Cornwall, including Redruth, Falmouth, St Austell.
Who licenses HMOs in Cornwall?
HMOs in Cornwall 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 Cornwall
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Cornwall
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cornwall
- Full HMO refurbishment in Cornwall
- House to HMO conversion in Cornwall
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Cornwall
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Cornwall
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Cornwall
- Communal kitchen refits in Cornwall