HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. For a house in Havant 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
- PO9
- Location
- 19 miles east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Havant involve?
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Full or partial rewires
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
Which rules apply in Havant?
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 Havant 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.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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 Havant?
| 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 Havant 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?
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 Havant landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Havant:
- Converting or adding rooms
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Havant
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 Havant?
Yes. We work across Havant and the PO9 postcode areas, plus the rest of Hampshire. Nearby places we also cover include Waterlooville, Portsmouth, Gosport.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Havant?
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 Havant?
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 Havant
- Waterlooville · 3 mi
- Portsmouth · 6 mi
- Gosport · 8 mi
- Fareham · 8 mi
- Chichester · 9 mi
- Ryde · 12 mi
- All of Hampshire
Other HMO services in Havant
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Havant
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Havant
- Full HMO refurbishment in Havant
- House to HMO conversion in Havant
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Havant
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Havant
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Havant
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Havant