HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Landlords in Stroud (GL5 and GL6) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Gloucestershire, England
- Postcodes
- GL5 and GL6
- Location
- 27 miles north-east of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Stroud involve?
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Full or partial rewires
Which rules apply in Stroud?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Stroud before we price.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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 Stroud?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Stroud follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–7 working days. If a council deadline applies in Stroud, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Stroud landlords need it?
Landlords in Stroud most often ask us for this when:
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Stroud
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 cover all of Stroud?
Yes. We work across Stroud and the GL5 and GL6 postcode areas, plus the rest of Gloucestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Gloucester, Cirencester, Cheltenham.
Does a shared house in Stroud 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 Stroud?
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 Stroud
- Gloucester · 8 mi
- Cirencester · 10 mi
- Cheltenham · 12 mi
- Tewkesbury · 17 mi
- Yate · 17 mi
- Chippenham · 20 mi
- All of Gloucestershire
Other HMO services in Stroud
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Stroud
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Stroud
- Full HMO refurbishment in Stroud
- House to HMO conversion in Stroud
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Stroud
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Stroud
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Stroud
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Stroud