HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Southampton is 43 miles south-west of Reading. 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. With students as well as working sharers renting in Southampton, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- SO14 and SO15
- Location
- 43 miles south-west of Reading
- Council
- Southampton City Council
- Pricing region
- South East
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Southampton involve?
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Electrical installation certificates
- Full or partial rewires
- Emergency lighting circuits
Which rules apply in Southampton?
Here is what usually applies to a Southampton job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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.
Southampton City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area City-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) adopted 23 Mar 2012. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force in part of the council area Additional licensing in nine wards (Banister & Polygon, Bargate, Bassett, Bevois, Freemantle, Millbrook, Portswood, Shirley, Swaythling) 1 Oct 2025-30 Sep 2030. |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Southampton before you buy or start work. Source: Southampton City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Southampton?
| 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 Southampton 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 Southampton, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Southampton.
When do Southampton landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Southampton:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Southampton
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 cover all of Southampton?
Yes. We work across Southampton and the SO14 and SO15 postcode areas, plus the rest of Hampshire. Nearby places we also cover include Hythe, Totton, Eastleigh.
Which council covers HMOs in Southampton?
Southampton is covered by Southampton City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Southampton?
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 Southampton
- Hythe · 3 mi
- Totton · 4 mi
- Eastleigh · 5 mi
- Fareham · 10 mi
- Cowes · 11 mi
- Winchester · 12 mi
- All of Hampshire
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