HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Blyth, a town of about 37,000 people in Northumberland, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Northumberland, England
- Postcodes
- NE24
- Location
- 11 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Blyth involve?
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Electrical installation certificates
- Consumer unit replacement
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
Which rules apply in Blyth?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Blyth 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.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Blyth?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £370 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £640 – £1,300 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,500 – £11,050 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Blyth can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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.
When do Blyth landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Blyth
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.
Do you cover all of Blyth?
Yes. We work across Blyth and the NE24 postcode areas, plus the rest of Northumberland. Nearby places we also cover include Ashington, Cramlington, Whitley Bay.
Does a shared house in Blyth 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 Blyth?
Our guide ranges for North East 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 Blyth
- Ashington · 4 mi
- Cramlington · 4 mi
- Whitley Bay · 7 mi
- North Shields · 8 mi
- Tynemouth · 8 mi
- South Shields · 9 mi
- All of Northumberland
Other HMO services in Blyth
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Blyth
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Blyth
- Full HMO refurbishment in Blyth
- House to HMO conversion in Blyth
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Blyth
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Blyth
- Extensions for extra rooms in Blyth
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Blyth