HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Abingdon is 6 miles south of Oxford. 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
- Oxfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- OX14
- Location
- 6 miles south of Oxford
- Pricing region
- South East
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Abingdon involve?
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
- Electrical installation certificates
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
Which rules apply in Abingdon?
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 Abingdon 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.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Abingdon?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £170 – £450 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £780 – £1,550 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Abingdon can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–7 working days. If a council deadline applies in Abingdon, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Abingdon landlords need it?
Landlords in Abingdon 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 Abingdon
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 Abingdon?
We cover the whole of Oxfordshire and work UK-wide. For Abingdon the nearest towns on our list are Didcot (5 miles), Oxford (6 miles), Witney (12 miles).
Does a shared house in Abingdon 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 Abingdon?
Our guide ranges for South 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 Abingdon
- Didcot · 5 mi
- Oxford · 6 mi
- Witney · 12 mi
- Bicester · 17 mi
- Thatcham · 19 mi
- Newbury · 19 mi
- All of Oxfordshire
Other HMO services in Abingdon
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Abingdon
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Abingdon
- Full HMO refurbishment in Abingdon
- House to HMO conversion in Abingdon
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Abingdon
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Abingdon
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Abingdon
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Abingdon