HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. For a house in Irvine 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
- North Ayrshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- KA11 and KA12
- Location
- 23 miles south-west of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Irvine involve?
- Full or partial rewires
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
- Emergency lighting circuits
Which rules apply in Irvine?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Irvine must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Irvine?
| 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 |
Prices in Irvine are shown with our regional adjustment for Scotland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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.
When do Irvine landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Converting or adding rooms
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Irvine
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.
How far do you travel from Irvine?
We cover the whole of North Ayrshire and work UK-wide. For Irvine the nearest towns on our list are Kilwinning (3 miles), Saltcoats (5 miles), Troon (5 miles).
Does a shared house in Irvine need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Irvine?
Our guide ranges for Scotland 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 Irvine
- Kilwinning · 3 mi
- Saltcoats · 5 mi
- Troon · 5 mi
- Kilmarnock · 6 mi
- Prestwick · 10 mi
- Ayr · 11 mi
- All of North Ayrshire
Other HMO services in Irvine
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Irvine
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Irvine
- Full HMO refurbishment in Irvine
- House to HMO conversion in Irvine
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Irvine
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Irvine
- Extensions for extra rooms in Irvine
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Irvine