HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Holywood is 5 miles north-east of Belfast. We price rewires and EICR remedials there against Northern Ireland’s HMO rules and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- County Down, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT4 and BT18
- Location
- 5 miles north-east of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Holywood involve?
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Electrical installation certificates
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
Which rules apply in Holywood?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Holywood 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.
- 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.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Holywood?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Holywood can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–7 working days. If a council deadline applies in Holywood, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Holywood landlords need it?
Landlords in Holywood most often ask us for this when:
- Converting or adding rooms
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Holywood
Do you issue certificates?
Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.
How far do you travel from Holywood?
We cover the whole of County Down and work UK-wide. For Holywood the nearest towns on our list are Dundonald (3 miles), Newtownabbey (4 miles), Belfast (5 miles).
Does a shared house in Holywood 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 Holywood?
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 Holywood
- Dundonald · 3 mi
- Newtownabbey · 4 mi
- Belfast · 5 mi
- Castlereagh · 5 mi
- Carrickfergus · 5 mi
- Newtownards · 6 mi
- All of County Down
Other HMO services in Holywood
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Holywood
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Holywood
- Full HMO refurbishment in Holywood
- House to HMO conversion in Holywood
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Holywood
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Holywood
- EPC and energy upgrades in Holywood
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Holywood