HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. For a house in Swinton we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- M27, M28 and M30
- Location
- 5 miles west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Swinton involve?
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Full or partial rewires
- Consumer unit replacement
- Electrical installation certificates
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
Which rules apply in Swinton?
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 Swinton 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.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Swinton?
| 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 Swinton 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.
When do Swinton landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Swinton:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Swinton
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.
Do you cover all of Swinton?
Yes. We work across Swinton and the M27, M28 and M30 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater Manchester. Nearby places we also cover include Eccles, Walkden, Salford.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Swinton?
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 Swinton?
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 Swinton
- Eccles · 1 mi
- Walkden · 2 mi
- Salford · 3 mi
- Urmston · 4 mi
- Prestwich · 4 mi
- Stretford · 4 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
Other HMO services in Swinton
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Swinton
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Swinton
- Full HMO refurbishment in Swinton
- House to HMO conversion in Swinton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Swinton
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Swinton
- Fire doors in Swinton
- Student HMO refurbishment in Swinton