HMORefurbishment

Greater London, England

Rewires and EICR remedials in Surbiton

We carry out rewires and EICR remedials in Surbiton, 11 miles south-west 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 Surbiton (KT1, KT5 and KT6) 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
KT1, KT5 and KT6
Location
11 miles south-west of London
Pricing region
London

What do rewires and EICR remedials in Surbiton involve?

  • Emergency lighting circuits
  • Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
  • Full or partial rewires
  • Bathroom and kitchen circuits
  • Consumer unit replacement

Which rules apply in Surbiton?

Here is what usually applies to a Surbiton 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.
  • 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 Surbiton?

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 Surbiton 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 Surbiton landlords need it?

Landlords in Surbiton most often ask us for this when:

  • An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
  • Old wiring or an old fuse board

Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Surbiton

Do you issue certificates?

Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.

Do you cover all of Surbiton?

Yes. We work across Surbiton and the KT1, KT5 and KT6 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include New Malden, Esher, Hampton.

Does a shared house in Surbiton 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 Surbiton?

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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