- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- North West
- Postcode areas
- L, CH, WA, PR
- Main towns
- Liverpool, Birkenhead, St Helens, Southport, Wallasey
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Merseyside involve?
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Electrical installation certificates
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Consumer unit replacement
Which rules apply in Merseyside?
- 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.
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 Merseyside?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £670 – £1,350 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,750 – £11,500 | 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 Merseyside
- Liverpool
- Birkenhead
- St Helens
- Southport
- Wallasey
- Bootle
- Bebington
- Huyton
- Kirkby
- Prescot
- Heswall
- Maghull
- Ashton in Makerfield
- Newton-le-Willows
- Formby
- Litherland
- Speke
- Garston
- Halewood
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Merseyside
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 issue certificates?
Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.
Do you carry out rewires and EICR remedials across Merseyside?
Yes, across the whole of Merseyside, including Liverpool, Birkenhead, St Helens.
Who licenses HMOs in Merseyside?
HMOs in Merseyside 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 Merseyside
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Merseyside
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Merseyside
- Full HMO refurbishment in Merseyside
- House to HMO conversion in Merseyside
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Merseyside
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Merseyside
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Merseyside
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Merseyside