HMO rewires and EICR remedials across Newport

In short: HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Newport we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.

Nation: Wales
Pricing region: Wales
Postcode areas: CF, NP
Main towns: Newport (Newport), Risca

What do rewires and EICR remedials in Newport involve?

Bathroom and kitchen circuits
Full or partial rewires
Consumer unit replacement
Mains-powered alarm circuits
Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
EICR remedial works with confirmation

Which rules apply in Newport?

An electrical inspection and test at least every 5 years, with the report given to the contract-holder within 14 days.
Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.

Newport City Council: local HMO schemes

Additional licensing	In force across the council area City-wide additional HMO licensing 13 Feb 2025-12 Feb 2030 (replaced 2019 scheme).
Selective licensing	No scheme found

Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Newport before you buy or start work. Source: Newport City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.

How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Newport?

Regional adjustment for Wales. Planning budgets: see our prices page.
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 – £1,300	house
Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house	£6,000 – £12,000	£5,650 – £11,300	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 Newport

Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Newport

Do you issue certificates?

Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.

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 Newport?

Yes, across the whole of Newport, including Newport (Newport), Risca.

Who licenses HMOs in Newport?

Newport council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.

Rewires and EICR remedials across Newport