- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
- Postcode areas
- LN, PE, DN, NG
- Main towns
- Lincoln, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Boston, Grantham
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Lincolnshire involve?
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
- Electrical installation certificates
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
Which rules apply in Lincolnshire?
- 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.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
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 Lincolnshire?
| 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 |
Typical time on site: 1–7 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Rewires and EICR remedials by town in Lincolnshire
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Lincolnshire
How often does an HMO need an EICR?
At least every five years in England, Wales and Scotland, and HMO licence conditions in Northern Ireland ask for the same. Your licence may set extra conditions. Our HMO rules pages for each nation give the details.
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.
Do you carry out rewires and EICR remedials across Lincolnshire?
Yes, across the whole of Lincolnshire, including Lincoln, Grimsby, Scunthorpe.
Who licenses HMOs in Lincolnshire?
HMOs in Lincolnshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Lincolnshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Lincolnshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Lincolnshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Lincolnshire
- House to HMO conversion in Lincolnshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Lincolnshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Lincolnshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Lincolnshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Lincolnshire