HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Wellingborough, a town of around 55,000 people in Northamptonshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Northamptonshire, England
- Postcodes
- NN8, NN9 and NN29
- Location
- 27 miles south-west of Peterborough
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Wellingborough involve?
- Consumer unit replacement
- Full or partial rewires
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Electrical installation certificates
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
Which rules apply in Wellingborough?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Wellingborough 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.
- 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.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Wellingborough?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East Midlands, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Wellingborough follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–7 working days. If a council deadline applies in Wellingborough, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Wellingborough landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Wellingborough
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.
How far do you travel from Wellingborough?
We cover the whole of Northamptonshire and work UK-wide. For Wellingborough the nearest towns on our list are Rushden (4 miles), Kettering (7 miles), Northampton (9 miles).
Does a shared house in Wellingborough need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Wellingborough?
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 Wellingborough
- Rushden · 4 mi
- Kettering · 7 mi
- Northampton · 9 mi
- Corby · 13 mi
- Bedford · 15 mi
- Market Harborough · 15 mi
- All of Northamptonshire
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