HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Hounslow is 10 miles west of London. We price rewires and EICR remedials there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- TW3, TW4 and TW6
- Location
- 10 miles west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Hounslow involve?
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Electrical installation certificates
- Consumer unit replacement
- Full or partial rewires
Which rules apply in Hounslow?
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 Hounslow 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.
- 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 Hounslow?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Hounslow can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–7 working days. If a council deadline applies in Hounslow, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Hounslow landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Hounslow:
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Hounslow
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.
Which postcodes in Hounslow do you work in?
All of them, including TW3, TW4 and TW6, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Does a shared house in Hounslow 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 Hounslow?
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 Hounslow
- Isleworth · 1 mi
- Heston · 1 mi
- Richmond · 2 mi
- Hanworth · 3 mi
- Feltham · 3 mi
- Southall · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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