HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Landlords in Tamworth (B77 and B79) 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
- Staffordshire, England
- Postcodes
- B77 and B79
- Location
- 14 miles north-east of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Tamworth involve?
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Full or partial rewires
- Electrical installation certificates
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
Which rules apply in Tamworth?
Here is what usually applies to a Tamworth 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.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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 Tamworth?
| 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 Tamworth 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 Tamworth landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Tamworth:
- Converting or adding rooms
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Tamworth
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.
Which postcodes in Tamworth do you work in?
All of them, including B77 and B79, and the surrounding parts of Staffordshire.
Does a shared house in Tamworth 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 Tamworth?
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 Tamworth
- Lichfield · 6 mi
- Sutton Coldfield · 7 mi
- Aldridge · 9 mi
- Burntwood · 10 mi
- Washwood Heath · 11 mi
- Swadlincote · 11 mi
- All of Staffordshire
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- Fire alarm and detection systems in Tamworth
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Tamworth
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- Extensions for extra rooms in Tamworth
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