HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Skelmersdale, a town of about 39,000 people in Lancashire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Lancashire, England
- Postcodes
- WN8
- Location
- 13 miles north-east of Liverpool
- Pricing region
- North West
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Skelmersdale involve?
- Electrical installation certificates
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Full or partial rewires
- Consumer unit replacement
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
Which rules apply in Skelmersdale?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Skelmersdale 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.
- 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 Skelmersdale?
| 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 | £670 – £1,350 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Skelmersdale follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–7 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Skelmersdale landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Skelmersdale
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.
How far do you travel from Skelmersdale?
We cover the whole of Lancashire and work UK-wide. For Skelmersdale the nearest towns on our list are Ormskirk (5 miles), Wigan (6 miles), Kirkby (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Skelmersdale 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 Skelmersdale?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Skelmersdale
- Ormskirk · 5 mi
- Wigan · 6 mi
- Kirkby · 7 mi
- Ashton in Makerfield · 7 mi
- St Helens · 7 mi
- Maghull · 7 mi
- All of Lancashire
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