HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Bridgwater, a town of around 40,000 people in Somerset, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Somerset, England
- Postcodes
- TA6
- Location
- 29 miles south-west of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Bridgwater involve?
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
Which rules apply in Bridgwater?
Here is what usually applies to a Bridgwater job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years; remedial work is due within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Bridgwater?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Bridgwater follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–7 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Bridgwater landlords need it?
Landlords in Bridgwater 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 Bridgwater
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.
How far do you travel from Bridgwater?
We cover the whole of Somerset and work UK-wide. For Bridgwater the nearest towns on our list are Burnham-on-Sea (8 miles), Taunton (9 miles), Weston-super-Mare (15 miles).
Does a shared house in Bridgwater 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 Bridgwater?
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 Bridgwater
- Burnham-on-Sea · 8 mi
- Taunton · 9 mi
- Weston-super-Mare · 15 mi
- Mendip · 18 mi
- Yeovil · 21 mi
- Barry · 22 mi
- All of Somerset
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- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bridgwater
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- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Bridgwater
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