HMORefurbishment

Greater London, England

Rewires and EICR remedials in Mitcham

We carry out rewires and EICR remedials in Mitcham, 8 miles south of London, working to the HMO rules that apply in England and to the council’s written HMO standards.

Electrician fitting a new metal consumer unit with RCBOs

HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Landlords in Mitcham (CR4, SM4 and SW19) 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
CR4, SM4 and SW19
Location
8 miles south of London
Pricing region
London

What do rewires and EICR remedials in Mitcham involve?

  • Bathroom and kitchen circuits
  • Emergency lighting circuits
  • Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
  • Mains-powered alarm circuits
  • Electrical installation certificates

Which rules apply in Mitcham?

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 Mitcham 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 Mitcham?

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
EICR, 5+ bedroom house£150 – £400£190 – £510inspection
Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs£700 – £1,400£900 – £1,800house
Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house£6,000 – £12,000£7,700 – £15,350house

Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Mitcham can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.

How long does it take?

Allow 1–7 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.

When do Mitcham landlords need it?

We usually get the call when:

  • Converting or adding rooms
  • An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items

Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Mitcham

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 Mitcham?

We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Mitcham the nearest towns on our list are Morden (1 miles), Wimbledon (2 miles), Streatham (2 miles).

Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Mitcham?

With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.

How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Mitcham?

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.

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Free site visit, then a fixed written quote itemised against your council’s standards.

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