HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Brentwood, a town of around 55,000 people in Essex, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Essex, England
- Postcodes
- CM14
- Location
- 20 miles north-east of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Brentwood involve?
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Electrical installation certificates
- Full or partial rewires
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Emergency lighting circuits
Which rules apply in Brentwood?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Brentwood must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Brentwood?
| 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 | £740 – £1,500 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,350 – £12,700 | house |
Prices in Brentwood are shown with our regional adjustment for East of England (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Brentwood landlords need it?
Landlords in Brentwood most often ask us for this when:
- Converting or adding rooms
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Brentwood
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 Brentwood?
We cover the whole of Essex and work UK-wide. For Brentwood the nearest towns on our list are Billericay (5 miles), Hornchurch (6 miles), Romford (6 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Brentwood?
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 Brentwood?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Brentwood
- Billericay · 5 mi
- Hornchurch · 6 mi
- Romford · 6 mi
- Basildon · 7 mi
- Dagenham · 8 mi
- South Ockendon · 8 mi
- All of Essex
Other HMO services in Brentwood
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Brentwood
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Brentwood
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- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Brentwood
- Extensions for extra rooms in Brentwood