In short: HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Fife we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- KY, DD, FK
- Main towns
- Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Saint Andrews, Rosyth
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Fife involve?
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
Which rules apply in Fife?
- An EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years, with C1 and C2 items fixed, PAT testing of supplied appliances and RCD protection.
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people who are not all from one or two families, sharing basic amenities. Licences last up to 3 years.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Fife?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £660 – £1,350 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
Typical time on site: 1–7 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Rewires and EICR remedials by town in Fife
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Fife
Do you issue certificates?
Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.
Is a full rewire disruptive?
Yes. It means lifting floorboards and chasing walls, so it is best done in an empty house or room by room during voids.
Do you carry out rewires and EICR remedials across Fife?
Yes, across the whole of Fife, including Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes.
Who licenses HMOs in Fife?
Fife council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Fife
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Fife
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Fife
- Full HMO refurbishment in Fife
- House to HMO conversion in Fife
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Fife
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Fife
- Student HMO refurbishment in Fife
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Fife