HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Landlords in Canary Wharf (E14 and SE16) 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
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- E14 and SE16
- Location
- 5 miles east of London
- Council
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Pricing region
- London
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Canary Wharf involve?
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Full or partial rewires
Which rules apply in Canary Wharf?
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 Canary Wharf 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.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
London Borough of Tower Hamlets: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area Borough-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) since 2021. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area Borough-wide additional licensing 1 Apr 2024-31 Mar 2029. |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Canary Wharf before you buy or start work. Source: London Borough of Tower Hamlets HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Canary Wharf?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £190 – £510 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £900 – £1,800 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £7,700 – £15,350 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Canary Wharf 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 Canary Wharf, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Canary Wharf landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Canary Wharf
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 Canary Wharf?
Yes. We work across Canary Wharf and the E14 and SE16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Bow, Canning Town, Greenwich.
Which council covers HMOs in Canary Wharf?
Canary Wharf is covered by London Borough of Tower Hamlets. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Canary Wharf?
Our guide ranges for London 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 Canary Wharf
- Bow · 1 mi
- Canning Town · 2 mi
- Greenwich · 2 mi
- Stratford · 2 mi
- Peckham · 3 mi
- Blackheath · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Canary Wharf
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Canary Wharf
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Canary Wharf
- Full HMO refurbishment in Canary Wharf
- House to HMO conversion in Canary Wharf
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Canary Wharf
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Canary Wharf
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Canary Wharf
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Canary Wharf