HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. For a house in Woking we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- GU21 and GU22
- Location
- 20 miles south-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Woking involve?
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
Which rules apply in Woking?
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 Woking before we price.
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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 Woking?
| 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 Woking 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.
When do Woking landlords need it?
Landlords in Woking 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 Woking
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 Woking?
We cover the whole of Surrey and work UK-wide. For Woking the nearest towns on our list are Guildford (6 miles), Egham (8 miles), Walton-on-Thames (8 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Woking?
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 Woking?
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 Woking
- Guildford · 6 mi
- Egham · 8 mi
- Walton-on-Thames · 8 mi
- Camberley · 8 mi
- Staines · 8 mi
- Sunbury-on-Thames · 8 mi
- All of Surrey
Other HMO services in Woking
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Woking
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Woking
- Full HMO refurbishment in Woking
- House to HMO conversion in Woking
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Woking
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Woking
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Woking
- Communal kitchen refits in Woking