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Rewires and EICR remedials in Tiverton

Rewires and EICR remedials in Tiverton and the EX16 postcode areas, for landlords and investors with shared houses across Devon. Free site visit, then a fixed written quote.

Electrician fitting a new metal consumer unit with RCBOs

HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Tiverton is 12 miles north 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
EX16
Location
12 miles north of Exeter
Pricing region
South West

What do rewires and EICR remedials in Tiverton involve?

  • Full or partial rewires
  • Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
  • Bathroom and kitchen circuits
  • Emergency lighting circuits
  • Electrical installation certificates

Which rules apply in Tiverton?

The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Tiverton before we price.

  • 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.

How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Tiverton?

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
EICR, 5+ bedroom house£150 – £400£160 – £420inspection
Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs£700 – £1,400£730 – £1,450house
Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house£6,000 – £12,000£6,250 – £12,500house

Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Tiverton can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.

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 Tiverton landlords need it?

We usually get the call when:

  • Old wiring or an old fuse board
  • An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items

Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Tiverton

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 Tiverton?

We cover the whole of Devon and work UK-wide. For Tiverton the nearest towns on our list are Exeter (12 miles), Heavitree (13 miles), Taunton (19 miles).

Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Tiverton?

With the local council for the address. 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 Tiverton?

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.

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