HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Stockport is 6 miles south-east 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
- SK1, SK2, SK3 and SK4
- Location
- 6 miles south-east of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Stockport involve?
- Electrical installation certificates
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Consumer unit replacement
Which rules apply in Stockport?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Stockport 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.
- 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 Stockport?
| 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 Stockport 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 Stockport landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Stockport
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.
How far do you travel from Stockport?
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester and work UK-wide. For Stockport the nearest towns on our list are Hazel Grove (2 miles), Cheadle Hulme (3 miles), Denton (4 miles).
Does a shared house in Stockport 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 Stockport?
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 Stockport
- Hazel Grove · 2 mi
- Cheadle Hulme · 3 mi
- Denton · 4 mi
- Hyde · 4 mi
- Droylsden · 5 mi
- Dukinfield · 5 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
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