HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Burntwood is 14 miles north of Birmingham. We price rewires and EICR remedials there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Staffordshire, England
- Postcodes
- WS7
- Location
- 14 miles north of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Burntwood involve?
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Electrical installation certificates
- Full or partial rewires
- Emergency lighting circuits
Which rules apply in Burntwood?
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 Burntwood before we price.
- 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.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Burntwood?
| 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 |
Prices in Burntwood are shown with our regional adjustment for West Midlands (in line with the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Burntwood landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Burntwood:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Burntwood
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 Burntwood do you work in?
All of them, including WS7, and the surrounding parts of Staffordshire.
Does a shared house in Burntwood 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 Burntwood?
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 Burntwood
- Lichfield · 4 mi
- Cannock · 4 mi
- Aldridge · 5 mi
- Bloxwich · 5 mi
- Rugeley · 5 mi
- Walsall · 7 mi
- All of Staffordshire
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- Fire alarm and detection systems in Burntwood
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Burntwood
- Full HMO refurbishment in Burntwood
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- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Burntwood
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Burntwood