In short: HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Across Moray, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- AB, IV, PH
- Main towns
- Elgin
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Moray involve?
- Electrical installation certificates
- Full or partial rewires
- Consumer unit replacement
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Emergency lighting circuits
Which rules apply in Moray?
- An EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years, with C1 and C2 items fixed, PAT testing of supplied appliances and RCD protection.
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people who are not all from one or two families, sharing basic amenities. Licences last up to 3 years.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Moray?
| 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 | £660 – £1,350 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | 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 Moray
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Moray
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.
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 carry out rewires and EICR remedials across Moray?
Yes, across the whole of Moray, including Elgin.
Who licenses HMOs in Moray?
Moray council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Moray
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Moray
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Moray
- Full HMO refurbishment in Moray
- House to HMO conversion in Moray
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Moray
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Moray
- EPC and energy upgrades in Moray
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Moray