HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. For a house in Hinckley 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
- LE10
- Location
- 11 miles north-east of Coventry
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Hinckley involve?
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Emergency lighting circuits
Which rules apply in Hinckley?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Hinckley 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 Hinckley?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £150 – £390 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £680 – £1,350 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,800 – £11,650 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Hinckley can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–7 working days. If a council deadline applies in Hinckley, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Hinckley landlords need it?
Landlords in Hinckley most often ask us for this when:
- Converting or adding rooms
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Hinckley
Do you issue certificates?
Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.
Do you cover all of Hinckley?
Yes. We work across Hinckley and the LE10 postcode areas, plus the rest of Leicestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Nuneaton, Bedworth, Coventry.
Does a shared house in Hinckley 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 Hinckley?
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.
Rewires and EICR remedials near Hinckley
- Nuneaton · 4 mi
- Bedworth · 6 mi
- Coventry · 11 mi
- Wigston Magna · 12 mi
- Leicester · 12 mi
- Rugby · 13 mi
- All of Leicestershire
Other HMO services in Hinckley
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Hinckley
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hinckley
- Full HMO refurbishment in Hinckley
- House to HMO conversion in Hinckley
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hinckley
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Hinckley
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Hinckley
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hinckley