- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
- Postcode areas
- HR, SY, WR, LD
- Main towns
- Hereford
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Herefordshire involve?
- Electrical installation certificates
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
Which rules apply in Herefordshire?
- 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.
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 Herefordshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £150 – £400 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £700 – £1,400 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,000 – £12,000 | house |
Typical time on site: 1–7 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Rewires and EICR remedials by town in Herefordshire
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Herefordshire
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.
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.
Do you carry out rewires and EICR remedials across Herefordshire?
Yes, across the whole of Herefordshire, including Hereford.
Who licenses HMOs in Herefordshire?
HMOs in Herefordshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Herefordshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Herefordshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Herefordshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Herefordshire
- House to HMO conversion in Herefordshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Herefordshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Herefordshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Herefordshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Herefordshire