HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Market Harborough, a town of about 25,000 people in Leicestershire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Leicestershire, England
- Postcodes
- LE16
- Location
- 14 miles south-east of Leicester
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Market Harborough involve?
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
Which rules apply in Market Harborough?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Market Harborough before we price.
- 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 Market Harborough?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East Midlands, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Market Harborough follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–7 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Market Harborough landlords need it?
Landlords in Market Harborough most often ask us for this when:
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Market Harborough
Is a full rewire disruptive?
Yes. It means lifting floorboards and chasing walls, so it is best done in an empty house or room by room during voids.
Do you cover all of Market Harborough?
Yes. We work across Market Harborough and the LE16 postcode areas, plus the rest of Leicestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Corby, Kettering, Wigston Magna.
Does a shared house in Market Harborough 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 Market Harborough?
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 Market Harborough
- Corby · 10 mi
- Kettering · 10 mi
- Wigston Magna · 10 mi
- Oadby · 11 mi
- Leicester · 14 mi
- Wellingborough · 15 mi
- All of Leicestershire
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