HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Landlords in Norwich (NR1, NR2 and NR3) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have. With students as well as working sharers renting in Norwich, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Norfolk, England
- Postcodes
- NR1, NR2 and NR3
- Location
- 58 miles north-east of Cambridge
- Council
- Norwich City Council
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Norwich involve?
- Full or partial rewires
- Consumer unit replacement
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
Which rules apply in Norwich?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Norwich must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
Norwich City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | Not confirmed: check with the council |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed: check with the council |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Norwich before you buy or start work. Source: Norwich City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Norwich?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East of England, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Norwich follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–7 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
For student houses in Norwich, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Norwich landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Norwich:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Norwich
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.
Which postcodes in Norwich do you work in?
All of them, including NR1, NR2 and NR3, and the surrounding parts of Norfolk.
Which council covers HMOs in Norwich?
Norwich is covered by Norwich City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Norwich?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Norwich
- Bowthorpe · 3 mi
- Great Yarmouth · 18 mi
- Lowestoft · 22 mi
- Thetford · 27 mi
- Stowmarket · 33 mi
- Bury St Edmunds · 36 mi
- All of Norfolk
Other HMO services in Norwich
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Norwich
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Norwich
- Full HMO refurbishment in Norwich
- House to HMO conversion in Norwich
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Norwich
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Norwich
- Extensions for extra rooms in Norwich
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Norwich