HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Kingswood, a town of around 40,000 people in Gloucestershire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Gloucestershire, England
- Postcodes
- BS15 and BS30
- Location
- 4 miles east of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Kingswood involve?
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Electrical installation certificates
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Full or partial rewires
Which rules apply in Kingswood?
Here is what usually applies to a Kingswood 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 Kingswood?
| 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 Kingswood 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 Kingswood, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Kingswood landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Kingswood
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.
Which postcodes in Kingswood do you work in?
All of them, including BS15 and BS30, and the surrounding parts of Gloucestershire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Kingswood?
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 Kingswood?
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 Kingswood
- Mangotsfield · 2 mi
- Bristol · 4 mi
- Yate · 7 mi
- Bath · 8 mi
- Nailsea · 11 mi
- Portishead · 11 mi
- All of Gloucestershire
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