HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Fareham is 10 miles east of Southampton. 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
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- PO13 and PO16
- Location
- 10 miles east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Fareham involve?
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Full or partial rewires
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Consumer unit replacement
Which rules apply in Fareham?
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 Fareham before we price.
- 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.
- 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 Fareham?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £170 – £450 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £780 – £1,550 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Fareham can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Fareham landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Converting or adding rooms
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Fareham
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 Fareham?
Yes. We work across Fareham and the PO13 and PO16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Hampshire. Nearby places we also cover include Gosport, Portsmouth, Waterlooville.
Does a shared house in Fareham 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 Fareham?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Fareham
- Gosport · 4 mi
- Portsmouth · 5 mi
- Waterlooville · 7 mi
- Cowes · 8 mi
- Ryde · 8 mi
- Havant · 8 mi
- All of Hampshire
Other HMO services in Fareham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Fareham
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Fareham
- Full HMO refurbishment in Fareham
- House to HMO conversion in Fareham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Fareham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Fareham
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Fareham
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Fareham