HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Northampton, a place of roughly 250,000 people, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. Northampton has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Northamptonshire, England
- Postcodes
- NN1, NN2 and NN5
- Location
- 29 miles east of Coventry
- Council
- West Northamptonshire Council
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Northampton involve?
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Full or partial rewires
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
Which rules apply in Northampton?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Northampton 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:
- 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.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
West Northamptonshire Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 directions cover several areas of Northampton (from 2011 onwards). |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force in part of the council area Additional licensing in 20 wards across Northampton and Daventry 24 Feb 2025-23 Feb 2030 (replaced 2020-2025 scheme). |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Northampton before you buy or start work. Source: West Northamptonshire Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Northampton?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £150 – £390 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £680 – £1,350 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,800 – £11,650 | house |
Prices in Northampton are shown with our regional adjustment for East Midlands (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–7 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Northampton.
When do Northampton landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Northampton:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Northampton
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 far do you travel from Northampton?
We cover the whole of Northamptonshire and work UK-wide. For Northampton the nearest towns on our list are Wellingborough (9 miles), Daventry (12 miles), Rushden (12 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Northampton?
Northampton is covered by West Northamptonshire 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 Northampton?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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 Northampton
- Wellingborough · 9 mi
- Daventry · 12 mi
- Rushden · 12 mi
- Kettering · 12 mi
- Milton Keynes · 15 mi
- Market Harborough · 16 mi
- All of Northamptonshire
Other HMO services in Northampton
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Northampton
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Northampton
- Full HMO refurbishment in Northampton
- House to HMO conversion in Northampton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Northampton
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Northampton
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Northampton
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Northampton