HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. For a house in Fleet 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
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- GU13, GU51 and GU52
- Location
- 13 miles south-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Fleet involve?
- Full or partial rewires
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Electrical installation certificates
- Consumer unit replacement
Which rules apply in Fleet?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Fleet 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.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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 Fleet?
| 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 |
Prices in Fleet are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–7 working days. If a council deadline applies in Fleet, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Fleet landlords need it?
Landlords in Fleet most often ask us for this when:
- Converting or adding rooms
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Fleet
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 Fleet?
We cover the whole of Hampshire and work UK-wide. For Fleet the nearest towns on our list are Farnborough (3 miles), Aldershot (4 miles), Yateley (4 miles).
Does a shared house in Fleet 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 Fleet?
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 Fleet
- Farnborough · 3 mi
- Aldershot · 4 mi
- Yateley · 4 mi
- Sandhurst · 5 mi
- Farnham · 5 mi
- Camberley · 5 mi
- All of Hampshire
Other HMO services in Fleet
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Fleet
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Fleet
- Full HMO refurbishment in Fleet
- House to HMO conversion in Fleet
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Fleet
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Fleet
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Fleet
- EPC and energy upgrades in Fleet