HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Landlords in Rochdale (OL16) 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 Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- OL16
- Location
- 10 miles north of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Rochdale involve?
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Electrical installation certificates
- Full or partial rewires
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Emergency lighting circuits
Which rules apply in Rochdale?
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 Rochdale 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 Rochdale?
| 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 |
Prices in Rochdale 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?
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 Rochdale landlords need it?
Landlords in Rochdale 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 Rochdale
Do you issue certificates?
Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.
Which postcodes in Rochdale do you work in?
All of them, including OL16, and the surrounding parts of Greater Manchester.
Does a shared house in Rochdale 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 Rochdale?
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 Rochdale
- Heywood · 3 mi
- Royton · 4 mi
- Middleton · 5 mi
- Chadderton · 5 mi
- Oldham · 6 mi
- Bury · 6 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
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