HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. For a house in Kilburn we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- NW3 and NW6
- Location
- 4 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Kilburn involve?
- Electrical installation certificates
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
- Emergency lighting circuits
Which rules apply in Kilburn?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Kilburn must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Kilburn?
| 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 Kilburn can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Kilburn landlords need it?
Landlords in Kilburn most often ask us for this when:
- Converting or adding rooms
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Kilburn
Do you issue certificates?
Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.
Which postcodes in Kilburn do you work in?
All of them, including NW3 and NW6, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Does a shared house in Kilburn 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 Kilburn?
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 Kilburn
- Cricklewood · 1 mi
- Chalk Farm · 2 mi
- Camden Town · 2 mi
- Willesden · 2 mi
- Archway · 3 mi
- Holloway · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Kilburn
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Kilburn
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Kilburn
- Full HMO refurbishment in Kilburn
- House to HMO conversion in Kilburn
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Kilburn
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Kilburn
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Kilburn
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Kilburn