HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. For a house in Derry we start with a measured survey, check the NI HMO standards and licence conditions for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. Derry has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT47 and BT48
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Derry involve?
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Consumer unit replacement
- Full or partial rewires
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Emergency lighting circuits
Which rules apply in Derry?
The rules below are the Northern Ireland-wide position for this kind of work. The NI HMO Unit’s standards and licence conditions apply on top, so we always check the address in Derry before we price.
- 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 Derry?
| 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 |
Prices in Derry are shown with our regional adjustment for Northern Ireland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–7 working days. If a council deadline applies in Derry, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Derry, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Derry landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Derry:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Derry
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.
How far do you travel from Derry?
We cover the whole of County Londonderry and work UK-wide. For Derry the nearest towns on our list are Londonderry County Borough (0 miles), Strabane (14 miles), Coleraine (27 miles).
Does a shared house in Derry 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 Derry?
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 Derry
- Londonderry County Borough · 0 mi
- Strabane · 14 mi
- Coleraine · 27 mi
- Omagh · 28 mi
- Ballymena · 42 mi
- Enniskillen · 47 mi
- All of County Londonderry
Other HMO services in Derry
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Derry
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Derry
- Full HMO refurbishment in Derry
- House to HMO conversion in Derry
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Derry
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Derry
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Derry
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Derry