HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Landlords in Gosport (PO1 and PO12) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- PO1 and PO12
- Location
- 14 miles south-east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Gosport involve?
- Consumer unit replacement
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
Which rules apply in Gosport?
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 Gosport 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.
- 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 Gosport?
| 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 Gosport can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–7 working days. If a council deadline applies in Gosport, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Gosport landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Gosport
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.
Which postcodes in Gosport do you work in?
All of them, including PO1 and PO12, and the surrounding parts of Hampshire.
Does a shared house in Gosport 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 Gosport?
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 Gosport
- Portsmouth · 2 mi
- Fareham · 4 mi
- Ryde · 5 mi
- Waterlooville · 7 mi
- Havant · 8 mi
- Cowes · 8 mi
- All of Hampshire
Other HMO services in Gosport
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Gosport
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Gosport
- Full HMO refurbishment in Gosport
- House to HMO conversion in Gosport
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Gosport
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Gosport
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Gosport
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Gosport