HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Bideford is 36 miles north-west of Exeter. We price rewires and EICR remedials there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Devon, England
- Postcodes
- EX39
- Location
- 36 miles north-west of Exeter
- Pricing region
- South West
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Bideford involve?
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Full or partial rewires
- Electrical installation certificates
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
Which rules apply in Bideford?
Here is what usually applies to a Bideford job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Bideford?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £160 – £420 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £730 – £1,450 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,250 – £12,500 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Bideford 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 Bideford landlords need it?
Landlords in Bideford most often ask us for this when:
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Bideford
How long do I have to fix EICR items?
In England, remedial or further investigation work must be done within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so, and you must confirm completion to the tenants and the council.
How far do you travel from Bideford?
We cover the whole of Devon and work UK-wide. For Bideford the nearest towns on our list are Barnstaple (8 miles), Tiverton (32 miles), Exeter (36 miles).
Does a shared house in Bideford need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Bideford?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Bideford
- Barnstaple · 8 mi
- Tiverton · 32 mi
- Exeter · 36 mi
- Heavitree · 37 mi
- Porthcawl · 39 mi
- Pyle · 41 mi
- All of Devon
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- Fire alarm and detection systems in Bideford
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bideford
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- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Bideford
- Extensions for extra rooms in Bideford