HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Dover is in Kent. We price rewires and EICR remedials there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- CT15, CT16 and CT17
- Pricing region
- South East
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Dover involve?
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
- Electrical installation certificates
- Full or partial rewires
Which rules apply in Dover?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Dover must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Dover?
| 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 |
Prices in Dover are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–7 working days. If a council deadline applies in Dover, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Dover landlords need it?
Landlords in Dover most often ask us for this when:
- Converting or adding rooms
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Dover
Do you issue certificates?
Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.
Which postcodes in Dover do you work in?
All of them, including CT15, CT16 and CT17, and the surrounding parts of Kent.
Does a shared house in Dover need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Dover?
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 Dover
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- Canterbury · 15 mi
- Ramsgate · 15 mi
- Broadstairs · 17 mi
- Saint Peters · 17 mi
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