HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Landlords in Deal (CT14) 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
- CT14
- Pricing region
- South East
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Deal involve?
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Electrical installation certificates
- Full or partial rewires
Which rules apply in Deal?
Here is what usually applies to a Deal job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Deal?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Deal follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–7 working days. If a council deadline applies in Deal, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Deal landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Deal:
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Deal
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 Deal?
We cover the whole of Kent and work UK-wide. For Deal the nearest towns on our list are Dover (8 miles), Ramsgate (8 miles), Broadstairs (9 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Deal?
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 Deal?
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.
Rewires and EICR remedials near Deal
- Dover · 8 mi
- Ramsgate · 8 mi
- Broadstairs · 9 mi
- Saint Peters · 10 mi
- Margate · 11 mi
- Folkestone · 14 mi
- All of Kent
Other HMO services in Deal
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Deal
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Deal
- Full HMO refurbishment in Deal
- House to HMO conversion in Deal
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Deal
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Deal
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Deal
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Deal