HMORefurbishment

Leicestershire, England

Rewires and EICR remedials in Coalville

We carry out rewires and EICR remedials in Coalville, 12 miles north-west of Leicester, 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. For a house in Coalville we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.

Area
Leicestershire, England
Postcodes
LE67
Location
12 miles north-west of Leicester
Pricing region
East Midlands

What do rewires and EICR remedials in Coalville involve?

  • Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
  • Emergency lighting circuits
  • Electrical installation certificates
  • Full or partial rewires
  • Consumer unit replacement

Which rules apply in Coalville?

Here is what usually applies to a Coalville job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.

  • 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 Coalville?

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
EICR, 5+ bedroom house£150 – £400£150 – £390inspection
Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs£700 – £1,400£680 – £1,350house
Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house£6,000 – £12,000£5,800 – £11,650house

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

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 Coalville landlords need it?

We usually get the call when:

  • Converting or adding rooms
  • Old wiring or an old fuse board

Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Coalville

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 Coalville?

We cover the whole of Leicestershire and work UK-wide. For Coalville the nearest towns on our list are Loughborough (8 miles), Swadlincote (9 miles), Leicester (12 miles).

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

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 Coalville?

Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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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Free site visit, then a fixed written quote itemised against your council’s standards.

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