- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- East of England
- Postcode areas
- NR, PE, IP
- Main towns
- Norwich, Great Yarmouth, King's Lynn, Thetford, Bowthorpe
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Norfolk involve?
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Full or partial rewires
Which rules apply in Norfolk?
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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 Norfolk?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £160 – £420 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £740 – £1,500 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,350 – £12,700 | 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 Norfolk
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Norfolk
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 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 Norfolk?
Yes, across the whole of Norfolk, including Norwich, Great Yarmouth, King's Lynn.
Who licenses HMOs in Norfolk?
HMOs in Norfolk 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 Norfolk
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Norfolk
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Norfolk
- Full HMO refurbishment in Norfolk
- House to HMO conversion in Norfolk
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Norfolk
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Norfolk
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Norfolk
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Norfolk