HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. For a house in Aberdare we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF44
- Location
- 20 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Aberdare involve?
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
Which rules apply in Aberdare?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Aberdare must satisfy national law for Wales, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- An electrical inspection and test at least every 5 years, with the report given to the contract-holder within 14 days.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Aberdare?
| 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 |
Prices in Aberdare are shown with our regional adjustment for Wales (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–7 working days. If a council deadline applies in Aberdare, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Aberdare landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Aberdare:
- Converting or adding rooms
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Aberdare
Do you issue certificates?
Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.
Do you cover all of Aberdare?
Yes. We work across Aberdare and the CF44 postcode areas, plus the rest of Rhondda Cynon Taf. Nearby places we also cover include Rhondda, Merthyr Tydfil, Tonypandy.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Aberdare?
With the local council for the address. 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 Aberdare?
Our guide ranges for Wales 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 Aberdare
- Rhondda · 4 mi
- Merthyr Tydfil · 4 mi
- Tonypandy · 6 mi
- Treharris · 7 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 8 mi
- Gelligaer · 9 mi
- All of Rhondda Cynon Taf
Other HMO services in Aberdare
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Aberdare
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Aberdare
- Full HMO refurbishment in Aberdare
- House to HMO conversion in Aberdare
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Aberdare
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Aberdare
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Aberdare
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Aberdare