HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Cheltenham, a place of roughly 120,000 people in Gloucestershire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. Cheltenham has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Gloucestershire, England
- Postcodes
- GL50, GL51 and GL52
- Location
- 37 miles west of Oxford
- Pricing region
- South West
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Cheltenham involve?
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Consumer unit replacement
- Full or partial rewires
- Electrical installation certificates
Which rules apply in Cheltenham?
Here is what usually applies to a Cheltenham job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Cheltenham?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Cheltenham can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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.
For student houses in Cheltenham, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Cheltenham landlords need it?
Landlords in Cheltenham most often ask us for this when:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Cheltenham
Do you issue certificates?
Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.
Which postcodes in Cheltenham do you work in?
All of them, including GL50, GL51 and GL52, and the surrounding parts of Gloucestershire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Cheltenham?
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 Cheltenham?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Cheltenham
- Tewkesbury · 7 mi
- Gloucester · 7 mi
- Stroud · 12 mi
- Cirencester · 13 mi
- Evesham · 14 mi
- Great Malvern · 18 mi
- All of Gloucestershire
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