HMORefurbishment

Greater Manchester, England

Rewires and EICR remedials in Altrincham

We carry out rewires and EICR remedials in Altrincham, 8 miles south-west of Manchester, 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. Altrincham is 8 miles south-west of Manchester. We price rewires and EICR remedials there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.

Area
Greater Manchester, England
Postcodes
WA14 and WA15
Location
8 miles south-west of Manchester
Pricing region
North West

What do rewires and EICR remedials in Altrincham involve?

  • EICR remedial works with confirmation
  • Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
  • Emergency lighting circuits
  • Mains-powered alarm circuits
  • Electrical installation certificates

Which rules apply in Altrincham?

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

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
EICR, 5+ bedroom house£150 – £400£140 – £380inspection
Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs£700 – £1,400£670 – £1,350house
Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house£6,000 – £12,000£5,750 – £11,500house

Prices in Altrincham are shown with our regional adjustment for North West (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.

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 Altrincham landlords need it?

We usually get the call when:

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

Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Altrincham

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.

Which postcodes in Altrincham do you work in?

All of them, including WA14 and WA15, and the surrounding parts of Greater Manchester.

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

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 Altrincham?

Our guide ranges for North West 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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