HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Purley, a town of around 70,000 people in Greater London, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- CR2 and CR8
- Location
- 12 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Purley involve?
- Emergency lighting circuits
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Consumer unit replacement
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
Which rules apply in Purley?
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 Purley before we price.
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years; remedial work is due within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Purley?
| 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 Purley 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.
When do Purley landlords need it?
Landlords in Purley most often ask us for this when:
- Converting or adding rooms
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Purley
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 Purley?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Purley the nearest towns on our list are Coulsdon (2 miles), South Croydon (2 miles), Wallington (3 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Purley?
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 Purley?
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 Purley
- Coulsdon · 2 mi
- South Croydon · 2 mi
- Wallington · 3 mi
- Carshalton · 3 mi
- Croydon · 3 mi
- Sutton · 4 mi
- All of Greater London
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