HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. For a house in Hastings we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- East Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- TN34 and TN38
- Location
- 31 miles east of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Hastings involve?
- Full or partial rewires
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Electrical installation certificates
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
Which rules apply in Hastings?
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 Hastings before we price.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Hastings?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £170 – £450 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £780 – £1,550 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Hastings 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 Hastings landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Hastings
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 Hastings?
We cover the whole of East Sussex and work UK-wide. For Hastings the nearest towns on our list are Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles), Hailsham (14 miles), Eastbourne (14 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Hastings?
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 Hastings?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Hastings
- Bexhill-on-Sea · 5 mi
- Hailsham · 14 mi
- Eastbourne · 14 mi
- Seaford · 22 mi
- Crowborough · 23 mi
- Royal Tunbridge Wells · 24 mi
- All of East Sussex
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