HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Bicester is 11 miles north-east 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
- OX6, OX25, OX26 and OX27
- Location
- 11 miles north-east of Oxford
- Pricing region
- South East
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Bicester involve?
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
Which rules apply in Bicester?
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 Bicester before we price.
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years; remedial work is due within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Bicester?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Bicester 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 Bicester, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Bicester landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Bicester:
- Converting or adding rooms
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Bicester
How often does an HMO need an EICR?
At least every five years in England, Wales and Scotland, and HMO licence conditions in Northern Ireland ask for the same. Your licence may set extra conditions. Our HMO rules pages for each nation give the details.
Which postcodes in Bicester do you work in?
All of them, including OX6, OX25, OX26 and OX27, and the surrounding parts of Oxfordshire.
Does a shared house in Bicester 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 Bicester?
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 Bicester
- Oxford · 11 mi
- Banbury · 14 mi
- Aylesbury · 16 mi
- Witney · 16 mi
- Abingdon · 17 mi
- Bletchley · 19 mi
- All of Oxfordshire
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