- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- North West
- Postcode areas
- M, OL, BL, SK
- Main towns
- Manchester, Oldham, Wigan, Bolton, Stockport
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Greater Manchester involve?
- Consumer unit replacement
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Full or partial rewires
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
Which rules apply in Greater Manchester?
- 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.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
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 Greater Manchester?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £670 – £1,350 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | house |
Typical time on site: 1–7 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Rewires and EICR remedials by town in Greater Manchester
- Manchester
- Oldham
- Wigan
- Bolton
- Stockport
- Salford
- Rochdale
- Sale
- Bury
- Altrincham
- Middleton
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Leigh
- Stretford
- Urmston
- Chadderton
- Eccles
- Tyldesley
- Hyde
- Walkden
- Prestwich
- Radcliffe
- Cheadle Hulme
- Heywood
- Denton
- Stalybridge
- Westhoughton
- Farnworth
- Saddleworth
- Hindley
- Golborne
- Droylsden
- Whitefield
- Swinton
- Royton
- Atherton
- Old Trafford
- Dukinfield
- Failsworth
- Hazel Grove
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Greater Manchester
Do you issue certificates?
Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.
Is a full rewire disruptive?
Yes. It means lifting floorboards and chasing walls, so it is best done in an empty house or room by room during voids.
Do you carry out rewires and EICR remedials across Greater Manchester?
Yes, across the whole of Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham, Wigan.
Who licenses HMOs in Greater Manchester?
HMOs in Greater Manchester are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Greater Manchester
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Greater Manchester
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Greater Manchester
- Full HMO refurbishment in Greater Manchester
- House to HMO conversion in Greater Manchester
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Greater Manchester
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Greater Manchester
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Greater Manchester
- EPC and energy upgrades in Greater Manchester