In short: HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Gwynedd we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- LL, SY
- Main towns
- Bangor (Gwynedd)
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Gwynedd involve?
- Full or partial rewires
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Consumer unit replacement
- Electrical installation certificates
Which rules apply in Gwynedd?
- An electrical inspection and test at least every 5 years, with the report given to the contract-holder within 14 days.
- Mandatory licence for HMOs with 3 or more storeys and 5 or more people in 2 or more households; Wales did not adopt England’s 2018 change.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Gwynedd?
| 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 | £660 – £1,300 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,650 – £11,300 | house |
Typical time on site: 1–7 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Rewires and EICR remedials by town in Gwynedd
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Gwynedd
Is a full rewire disruptive?
Yes. It means lifting floorboards and chasing walls, so it is best done in an empty house or room by room during voids.
Do you issue certificates?
Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.
Do you carry out rewires and EICR remedials across Gwynedd?
Yes, across the whole of Gwynedd, including Bangor (Gwynedd).
Who licenses HMOs in Gwynedd?
Gwynedd council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Gwynedd
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Gwynedd
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Gwynedd
- Full HMO refurbishment in Gwynedd
- House to HMO conversion in Gwynedd
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Gwynedd
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Gwynedd
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Gwynedd
- EPC and energy upgrades in Gwynedd