HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Guildford is 23 miles south-east of Reading. 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. With students as well as working sharers renting in Guildford, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- GU1, GU2 and GU4
- Location
- 23 miles south-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Guildford involve?
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
- Full or partial rewires
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
Which rules apply in Guildford?
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 Guildford 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.
- 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 Guildford?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £170 – £450 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £780 – £1,550 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Guildford can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Guildford.
When do Guildford landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Guildford
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.
Do you cover all of Guildford?
Yes. We work across Guildford and the GU1, GU2 and GU4 postcode areas, plus the rest of Surrey. Nearby places we also cover include Godalming, Woking, Aldershot.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Guildford?
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 Guildford?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Guildford
- Godalming · 4 mi
- Woking · 6 mi
- Aldershot · 8 mi
- Farnborough · 9 mi
- Farnham · 10 mi
- Camberley · 10 mi
- All of Surrey
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