In short: HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Across Powys, the work is planned around Wales’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- LD, SY, NP, SA
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Powys involve?
- Consumer unit replacement
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Full or partial rewires
Which rules apply in Powys?
- An electrical inspection and test at least every 5 years, with the report given to the contract-holder within 14 days.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Powys?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £660 – £1,300 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,650 – £11,300 | house |
Typical time on site: 1–7 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Powys
Do you issue certificates?
Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.
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 carry out rewires and EICR remedials across Powys?
Yes, across the whole of Powys.
Who licenses HMOs in Powys?
Powys council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Powys
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Powys
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Powys
- Full HMO refurbishment in Powys
- House to HMO conversion in Powys
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Powys
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Powys
- Sound insulation in Powys
- Student HMO refurbishment in Powys