- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South West
- Postcode areas
- GL, BS, WR, OX
- Main towns
- Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Kingswood, Mangotsfield
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Gloucestershire involve?
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Full or partial rewires
Which rules apply in Gloucestershire?
- 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.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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.
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 Gloucestershire?
| 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 | £730 – £1,450 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,250 – £12,500 | 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 Gloucestershire
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Gloucestershire
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 often does an HMO need an EICR?
At least every five years in England, Wales and Scotland, and HMO licence conditions in Northern Ireland ask for the same. Your licence may set extra conditions. Our HMO rules pages for each nation give the details.
Do you carry out rewires and EICR remedials across Gloucestershire?
Yes, across the whole of Gloucestershire, including Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud.
Who licenses HMOs in Gloucestershire?
HMOs in Gloucestershire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Gloucestershire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Gloucestershire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Gloucestershire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Gloucestershire
- House to HMO conversion in Gloucestershire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Gloucestershire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Gloucestershire
- Fire doors in Gloucestershire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Gloucestershire