HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Landlords in Shrewsbury (SY1, SY2 and SY3) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have. Shrewsbury has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Shropshire, England
- Postcodes
- SY1, SY2 and SY3
- Location
- 31 miles south-west of Stoke-on-Trent
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Shrewsbury involve?
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Electrical installation certificates
Which rules apply in Shrewsbury?
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 Shrewsbury 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.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Shrewsbury?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £150 – £400 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £700 – £1,400 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,000 – £12,000 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Shrewsbury can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–7 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Shrewsbury.
When do Shrewsbury landlords need it?
Landlords in Shrewsbury most often ask us for this when:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Shrewsbury
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 Shrewsbury do you work in?
All of them, including SY1, SY2 and SY3, and the surrounding parts of Shropshire.
Does a shared house in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury?
Our guide ranges for West Midlands 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 Shrewsbury
- Wellington · 10 mi
- Telford · 13 mi
- Loughton · 21 mi
- Rhosllannerchrugog · 24 mi
- Wrexham · 25 mi
- Stafford · 27 mi
- All of Shropshire
Other HMO services in Shrewsbury
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Shrewsbury
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Shrewsbury
- Full HMO refurbishment in Shrewsbury
- House to HMO conversion in Shrewsbury
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Shrewsbury
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Shrewsbury
- Student HMO refurbishment in Shrewsbury
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Shrewsbury