HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. For a house in Speke 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
- Merseyside, England
- Postcodes
- L19, L24 and L26
- Location
- 7 miles south-east of Liverpool
- Pricing region
- North West
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Speke involve?
- Electrical installation certificates
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Full or partial rewires
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Emergency lighting circuits
Which rules apply in Speke?
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 Speke before we price.
- 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.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Speke?
| 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 |
Prices in Speke are shown with our regional adjustment for North West (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–7 working days. If a council deadline applies in Speke, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Speke landlords need it?
Landlords in Speke most often ask us for this when:
- Converting or adding rooms
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Speke
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.
Do you cover all of Speke?
Yes. We work across Speke and the L19, L24 and L26 postcode areas, plus the rest of Merseyside. Nearby places we also cover include Halewood, Garston, Runcorn.
Does a shared house in Speke 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 Speke?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Speke
- Halewood · 1 mi
- Garston · 2 mi
- Runcorn · 5 mi
- Widnes · 5 mi
- Huyton · 5 mi
- Ellesmere Port Town · 5 mi
- All of Merseyside
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