HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Landlords in Grays (RM16 and RM17) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Essex, England
- Postcodes
- RM16 and RM17
- Location
- 20 miles east of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Grays involve?
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Consumer unit replacement
- Full or partial rewires
- Electrical installation certificates
Which rules apply in Grays?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Grays 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:
- 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 Grays?
| 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 Grays 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?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–7 working days. If a council deadline applies in Grays, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Grays landlords need it?
Landlords in Grays most often ask us for this when:
- Converting or adding rooms
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Grays
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 cover all of Grays?
Yes. We work across Grays and the RM16 and RM17 postcode areas, plus the rest of Essex. Nearby places we also cover include South Ockendon, Gravesend, Dartford.
Does a shared house in Grays 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 Grays?
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 Grays
- South Ockendon · 3 mi
- Gravesend · 3 mi
- Dartford · 5 mi
- Stanford-le-Hope · 6 mi
- Hornchurch · 7 mi
- Bexley · 8 mi
- All of Essex
Other HMO services in Grays
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Grays
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Grays
- Full HMO refurbishment in Grays
- House to HMO conversion in Grays
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Grays
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Grays
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Grays
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Grays