HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Landlords in Carrickfergus (BT38) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- County Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT38
- Location
- 10 miles north-east of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Carrickfergus involve?
- Electrical installation certificates
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Emergency lighting circuits
Which rules apply in Carrickfergus?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Carrickfergus must satisfy national law for Northern Ireland, the NI HMO standards and licence conditions and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- HMO licence conditions require a satisfactory EICR at least every 5 years.
- Licences usually last 5 years, and landlords must also register with the NI landlord registration scheme.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Carrickfergus?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £360 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £630 – £1,250 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,400 – £10,800 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Northern Ireland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Carrickfergus:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Carrickfergus
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 Carrickfergus do you work in?
All of them, including BT38, and the surrounding parts of County Antrim.
Does a shared house in Carrickfergus need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people forming more than two households live there as their main home and pay rent. Licensing for every council in Northern Ireland is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Carrickfergus?
Our guide ranges for Northern Ireland 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 Carrickfergus
- Holywood · 5 mi
- Newtownabbey · 6 mi
- Bangor (County Down) · 7 mi
- Dundonald · 9 mi
- Larne · 9 mi
- Belfast · 10 mi
- All of County Antrim
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- House to HMO conversion in Carrickfergus
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- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Carrickfergus