HMORefurbishment

Nottinghamshire, England

Rewires and EICR remedials in Hucknall

We carry out rewires and EICR remedials in Hucknall, 6 miles north of Nottingham, working to the HMO rules that apply in England and to the council’s written HMO standards.

Electrician fitting a new metal consumer unit with RCBOs

HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Hucknall is 6 miles north of Nottingham. We price rewires and EICR remedials there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.

Area
Nottinghamshire, England
Postcodes
NG15
Location
6 miles north of Nottingham
Pricing region
East Midlands

What do rewires and EICR remedials in Hucknall involve?

  • Full or partial rewires
  • Bathroom and kitchen circuits
  • Mains-powered alarm circuits
  • Consumer unit replacement
  • EICR remedial works with confirmation

Which rules apply in Hucknall?

The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Hucknall before we price.

  • 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 Hucknall?

ItemUK typicalLocal guidePer
EICR, 5+ bedroom house£150 – £400£150 – £390inspection
Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs£700 – £1,400£680 – £1,350house
Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house£6,000 – £12,000£5,800 – £11,650house

Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Hucknall 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 Hucknall landlords need it?

Landlords in Hucknall most often ask us for this when:

  • Old wiring or an old fuse board
  • Converting or adding rooms

Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Hucknall

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 Hucknall do you work in?

All of them, including NG15, and the surrounding parts of Nottinghamshire.

Does a shared house in Hucknall 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 Hucknall?

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.

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