HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In St Austell, a town of about 24,000 people in Cornwall, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Cornwall, England
- Postcodes
- PL25
- Location
- 28 miles west of Plymouth
- Pricing region
- South West
What do rewires and EICR remedials in St Austell involve?
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Full or partial rewires
- Electrical installation certificates
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Emergency lighting circuits
Which rules apply in St Austell?
Rewires and EICR remedials in St Austell 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.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in St Austell?
| 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 |
Prices in St Austell are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 St Austell landlords need it?
Landlords in St Austell 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 St Austell
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.
Which postcodes in St Austell do you work in?
All of them, including PL25, and the surrounding parts of Cornwall.
Does a shared house in St Austell 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 St Austell?
Our guide ranges for South 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 St Austell
- Truro · 13 mi
- Newquay · 14 mi
- Falmouth · 18 mi
- Redruth · 21 mi
- Camborne · 25 mi
- Plymouth · 28 mi
- All of Cornwall
Other HMO services in St Austell
- Fire alarm and detection systems in St Austell
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in St Austell
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- House to HMO conversion in St Austell
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- Communal kitchen refits in St Austell