- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Main towns
- Bangor (County Down), Banbridge, Holywood
What do rewires and EICR remedials in County Down involve?
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Full or partial rewires
- Electrical installation certificates
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Consumer unit replacement
Which rules apply in County Down?
- HMO licence conditions require a satisfactory EICR at least every 5 years.
- A licence is needed where 3 or more people forming more than two households live as their main home and pay rent; the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council licenses for every council.
- Licences usually last 5 years, and landlords must also register with the NI landlord registration scheme.
In Northern Ireland, licensing is run centrally by the NI HMO Unit, and all new HMOs need planning permission and building control approval from the local council.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in County Down?
| 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 |
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 County Down
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in County Down
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 often does an HMO need an EICR?
At least every five years in England, Wales and Scotland, and HMO licence conditions in Northern Ireland ask for the same. Your licence may set extra conditions. Our HMO rules pages for each nation give the details.
Do you carry out rewires and EICR remedials across County Down?
Yes, across the whole of County Down, including Bangor (County Down), Banbridge, Holywood.
Who licenses HMOs in County Down?
HMO licensing in County Down, as everywhere in Northern Ireland, is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council. Planning and building control are handled by the local council.
Other HMO services in County Down
- Fire alarm and detection systems in County Down
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in County Down
- Full HMO refurbishment in County Down
- House to HMO conversion in County Down
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in County Down
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in County Down
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in County Down
- Communal kitchen refits in County Down