- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East of England
- Postcode areas
- SG, AL, WD, HP
- Main towns
- Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, St Albans, Welwyn Garden City
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Hertfordshire involve?
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Full or partial rewires
- Electrical installation certificates
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
Which rules apply in Hertfordshire?
- 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.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
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 Hertfordshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £160 – £420 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £740 – £1,500 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,350 – £12,700 | 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 Hertfordshire
- Watford
- Hemel Hempstead
- Stevenage
- St Albans
- Welwyn Garden City
- Cheshunt
- Hatfield
- Borehamwood
- Hitchin
- Hoddesdon
- Letchworth Garden City
- North Watford
- Harpenden
- Bushey
- Hertford
- Rickmansworth
- Potters Bar
- Berkhamsted
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Hertfordshire
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.
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.
Do you carry out rewires and EICR remedials across Hertfordshire?
Yes, across the whole of Hertfordshire, including Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage.
Who licenses HMOs in Hertfordshire?
HMOs in Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Hertfordshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hertfordshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Hertfordshire
- House to HMO conversion in Hertfordshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hertfordshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Hertfordshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Hertfordshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Hertfordshire