HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. For a house in Bath we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. With students as well as working sharers renting in Bath, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Somerset, England
- Postcodes
- BA1
- Location
- 12 miles south-east of Bristol
- Council
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Pricing region
- South West
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Bath involve?
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Full or partial rewires
- Electrical installation certificates
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
Which rules apply in Bath?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Bath must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
Bath and North East Somerset Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) covers the whole City of Bath (not the wider district), in effect 1 Jul 2013. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Bath before you buy or start work. Source: Bath and North East Somerset Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Bath?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £160 – £420 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £730 – £1,450 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,250 – £12,500 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Bath can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–7 working days. If a council deadline applies in Bath, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Bath, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Bath landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Bath:
- Converting or adding rooms
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Bath
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.
How far do you travel from Bath?
We cover the whole of Somerset and work UK-wide. For Bath the nearest towns on our list are Trowbridge (8 miles), Kingswood (8 miles), Mangotsfield (10 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Bath?
Bath is covered by Bath and North East Somerset Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Bath?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Bath
- Trowbridge · 8 mi
- Kingswood · 8 mi
- Mangotsfield · 10 mi
- Frome · 10 mi
- Bristol · 12 mi
- Yate · 12 mi
- All of Somerset
Other HMO services in Bath
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Bath
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bath
- Full HMO refurbishment in Bath
- House to HMO conversion in Bath
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Bath
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bath
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Bath
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bath