HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Tewkesbury, a town of about 20,000 people in Gloucestershire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Gloucestershire, England
- Postcodes
- GL19 and GL20
- Location
- 36 miles south of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- South West
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Tewkesbury involve?
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Emergency lighting circuits
Which rules apply in Tewkesbury?
Here is what usually applies to a Tewkesbury 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 Tewkesbury?
| 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 Tewkesbury follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–7 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Tewkesbury landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Tewkesbury:
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Tewkesbury
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.
How far do you travel from Tewkesbury?
We cover the whole of Gloucestershire and work UK-wide. For Tewkesbury the nearest towns on our list are Cheltenham (7 miles), Gloucester (9 miles), Great Malvern (11 miles).
Does a shared house in Tewkesbury 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 Tewkesbury?
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 Tewkesbury
- Cheltenham · 7 mi
- Gloucester · 9 mi
- Great Malvern · 11 mi
- Evesham · 11 mi
- Worcester · 14 mi
- Stroud · 17 mi
- All of Gloucestershire
Other HMO services in Tewkesbury
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Tewkesbury
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Tewkesbury
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- House to HMO conversion in Tewkesbury
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Tewkesbury
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Tewkesbury
- EPC and energy upgrades in Tewkesbury
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Tewkesbury