HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Landlords in Weston-super-Mare (BS22 and BS23) 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.
- Area
- Somerset, England
- Postcodes
- BS22 and BS23
- Location
- 18 miles south-west of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Weston-super-Mare involve?
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Consumer unit replacement
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Full or partial rewires
Which rules apply in Weston-super-Mare?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Weston-super-Mare 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.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Weston-super-Mare?
| 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 |
Prices in Weston-super-Mare are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (above 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 Weston-super-Mare, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Weston-super-Mare landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Weston-super-Mare:
- Converting or adding rooms
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Weston-super-Mare
How long do I have to fix EICR items?
In England, remedial or further investigation work must be done within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so, and you must confirm completion to the tenants and the council.
Which postcodes in Weston-super-Mare do you work in?
All of them, including BS22 and BS23, and the surrounding parts of Somerset.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Weston-super-Mare?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Weston-super-Mare?
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 Weston-super-Mare
- Burnham-on-Sea · 7 mi
- Clevedon · 8 mi
- Penarth · 11 mi
- Nailsea · 11 mi
- Cardiff · 13 mi
- Portishead · 13 mi
- All of Somerset
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