In short: HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Across Highland, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- IV, PH, KW, PA
- Main towns
- Inverness, Fort William
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Highland involve?
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Electrical installation certificates
- Consumer unit replacement
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Full or partial rewires
- Emergency lighting circuits
Which rules apply in Highland?
- An EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years, with C1 and C2 items fixed, PAT testing of supplied appliances and RCD protection.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Highland?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £660 – £1,350 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | 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 Highland
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Highland
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 issue certificates?
Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.
Do you carry out rewires and EICR remedials across Highland?
Yes, across the whole of Highland, including Inverness, Fort William.
Who licenses HMOs in Highland?
Highland council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Highland
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Highland
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Highland
- Full HMO refurbishment in Highland
- House to HMO conversion in Highland
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Highland
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Highland
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Highland
- Communal kitchen refits in Highland