- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- North West
- Postcode areas
- CA, LA
- Main towns
- Carlisle, Barrow in Furness, Kendal, Whitehaven, Workington
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Cumbria involve?
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Electrical installation certificates
- Full or partial rewires
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Consumer unit replacement
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
Which rules apply in Cumbria?
- 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.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Cumbria?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £670 – £1,350 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | 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 Cumbria
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Cumbria
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 issue certificates?
Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.
Do you carry out rewires and EICR remedials across Cumbria?
Yes, across the whole of Cumbria, including Carlisle, Barrow in Furness, Kendal.
Who licenses HMOs in Cumbria?
HMOs in Cumbria are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Cumbria
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Cumbria
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cumbria
- Full HMO refurbishment in Cumbria
- House to HMO conversion in Cumbria
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Cumbria
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Cumbria
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Cumbria
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Cumbria