HMORefurbishment

Kent, England

Rewires and EICR remedials in Dartford

We carry out rewires and EICR remedials in Dartford, 15 miles east of London, working to the HMO rules that apply in England and to the council’s written HMO standards.

Electrician fitting a new metal consumer unit with RCBOs

HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Landlords in Dartford (DA1 and DA2) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.

Area
Kent, England
Postcodes
DA1 and DA2
Location
15 miles east of London
Pricing region
South East

What do rewires and EICR remedials in Dartford involve?

  • Mains-powered alarm circuits
  • Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
  • EICR remedial works with confirmation
  • Electrical installation certificates
  • Emergency lighting circuits

Which rules apply in Dartford?

The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Dartford before we price.

  • 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.
  • Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
  • 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.

How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Dartford?

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
EICR, 5+ bedroom house£150 – £400£170 – £450inspection
Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs£700 – £1,400£780 – £1,550house
Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house£6,000 – £12,000£6,700 – £13,450house

Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Dartford can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.

How long does it take?

Typical time on site: 1–7 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.

When do Dartford landlords need it?

Typical reasons for this work in Dartford:

  • An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
  • Converting or adding rooms

Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Dartford

Do you issue certificates?

Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.

How far do you travel from Dartford?

We cover the whole of Kent and work UK-wide. For Dartford the nearest towns on our list are Bexley (3 miles), Swanley (4 miles), Welling (5 miles).

Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Dartford?

With the local council for the address. 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 Dartford?

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.

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