HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Bolton, a place of roughly 140,000 people in Greater Manchester, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. With students as well as working sharers renting in Bolton, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- BL1, BL11 and BL78
- Location
- 11 miles north-west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Bolton involve?
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Full or partial rewires
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
Which rules apply in Bolton?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Bolton must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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 Bolton?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Bolton 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.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Bolton.
When do Bolton landlords need it?
Landlords in Bolton 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 Bolton
How long do I have to fix EICR items?
In England, remedial or further investigation work must be done within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so, and you must confirm completion to the tenants and the council.
Which postcodes in Bolton do you work in?
All of them, including BL1, BL11 and BL78, and the surrounding parts of Greater Manchester.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Bolton?
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 Bolton?
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.
Rewires and EICR remedials near Bolton
- Farnworth · 3 mi
- Westhoughton · 4 mi
- Radcliffe · 5 mi
- Walkden · 5 mi
- Atherton · 5 mi
- Tyldesley · 5 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
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