- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South East
- Postcode areas
- PO
- Main towns
- Newport (Isle of Wight), Ryde, Cowes, Sandown
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Isle of Wight involve?
- Emergency lighting circuits
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Full or partial rewires
- Consumer unit replacement
- Electrical installation certificates
Which rules apply in Isle of Wight?
- 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 Isle of Wight?
| 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 |
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 Isle of Wight
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Isle of Wight
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 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 Isle of Wight?
Yes, across the whole of Isle of Wight, including Newport (Isle of Wight), Ryde, Cowes.
Who licenses HMOs in Isle of Wight?
HMOs in Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Isle of Wight
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Isle of Wight
- Full HMO refurbishment in Isle of Wight
- House to HMO conversion in Isle of Wight
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Isle of Wight
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Isle of Wight
- Student HMO refurbishment in Isle of Wight
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Isle of Wight