HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Wigston Magna is 4 miles south-east of Leicester. 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
- Leicestershire, England
- Postcodes
- LE2 and LE18
- Location
- 4 miles south-east of Leicester
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Wigston Magna involve?
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Consumer unit replacement
Which rules apply in Wigston Magna?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Wigston Magna 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:
- 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.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- 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 Wigston Magna?
| 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 Wigston Magna follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–7 working days. If a council deadline applies in Wigston Magna, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Wigston Magna landlords need it?
Landlords in Wigston Magna most often ask us for this when:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Wigston Magna
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 Wigston Magna?
Yes. We work across Wigston Magna and the LE2 and LE18 postcode areas, plus the rest of Leicestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Oadby, Leicester, Market Harborough.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Wigston Magna?
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 Wigston Magna?
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 Wigston Magna
- Oadby · 2 mi
- Leicester · 4 mi
- Market Harborough · 10 mi
- Hinckley · 12 mi
- Loughborough · 14 mi
- Coalville · 15 mi
- All of Leicestershire
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