HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. For a house in Islington we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. With students as well as working sharers renting in Islington, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- N1, N1C and N7
- Location
- 2 miles north-east of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Islington involve?
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Consumer unit replacement
Which rules apply in Islington?
Here is what usually applies to a Islington job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Islington?
| 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 Islington 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.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Islington.
When do Islington landlords need it?
Landlords in Islington most often ask us for this when:
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Islington
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.
How far do you travel from Islington?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Islington the nearest towns on our list are Highbury (1 miles), Holloway (1 miles), Camden Town (2 miles).
Does a shared house in Islington 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 Islington?
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 Islington
- Highbury · 1 mi
- Holloway · 1 mi
- Camden Town · 2 mi
- Chalk Farm · 2 mi
- London · 2 mi
- Archway · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Islington
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Islington
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Islington
- Full HMO refurbishment in Islington
- House to HMO conversion in Islington
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Islington
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Islington
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Islington
- Ensuite installation in Islington