In short: HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Scottish Borders we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- TD, EH, ML
- Main towns
- Hawick
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Scottish Borders involve?
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Full or partial rewires
- Electrical installation certificates
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
Which rules apply in Scottish Borders?
- An EICR before the first let and at least every 5 years, with C1 and C2 items fixed, PAT testing of supplied appliances and RCD protection.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Scottish Borders?
| 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 – £1,350 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
Typical time on site: 1–7 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Rewires and EICR remedials by town in Scottish Borders
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Scottish Borders
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.
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 Scottish Borders?
Yes, across the whole of Scottish Borders, including Hawick.
Who licenses HMOs in Scottish Borders?
Scottish Borders council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Scottish Borders
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Scottish Borders
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Scottish Borders
- Full HMO refurbishment in Scottish Borders
- House to HMO conversion in Scottish Borders
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Scottish Borders
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Scottish Borders
- Communal kitchen refits in Scottish Borders
- Extensions for extra rooms in Scottish Borders