HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. For a house in Cirencester we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Gloucestershire, England
- Postcodes
- GL7
- Location
- 31 miles west of Oxford
- Pricing region
- South West
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Cirencester involve?
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
- Electrical installation certificates
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Emergency lighting circuits
Which rules apply in Cirencester?
Here is what usually applies to a Cirencester 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.
- 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.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Cirencester?
| 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 |
Prices in Cirencester are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (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 Cirencester, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Cirencester landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Cirencester:
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Cirencester
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.
Do you cover all of Cirencester?
Yes. We work across Cirencester and the GL7 postcode areas, plus the rest of Gloucestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Stroud, Cheltenham, Swindon.
Does a shared house in Cirencester 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 Cirencester?
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 Cirencester
- Stroud · 10 mi
- Cheltenham · 13 mi
- Swindon · 14 mi
- Gloucester · 15 mi
- Chippenham · 19 mi
- Tewkesbury · 21 mi
- All of Gloucestershire
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