HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Swansea is 34 miles west of Cardiff. We price rewires and EICR remedials there against Wales’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 Swansea, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Swansea, Wales
- Postcodes
- SA1
- Location
- 34 miles west of Cardiff
- Council
- Swansea Council
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Swansea involve?
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Electrical installation certificates
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Full or partial rewires
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
Which rules apply in Swansea?
The rules below are the Wales-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Swansea before we price.
- An electrical inspection and test at least every 5 years, with the report given to the contract-holder within 14 days.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
Swansea Council: local HMO schemes
| Additional licensing | In force in part of the council area Additional licensing in Castle, Uplands, St Thomas and Waterfront wards from 14 Feb 2026 for five years (replaced 2020 Castle/Uplands scheme). |
|---|---|
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Swansea before you buy or start work. Source: Swansea Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Swansea?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £660 – £1,300 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,650 – £11,300 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Swansea can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–7 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Swansea.
When do Swansea landlords need it?
Landlords in Swansea most often ask us for this when:
- Converting or adding rooms
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Swansea
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 Swansea do you work in?
All of them, including SA1, and the surrounding parts of Swansea.
Which council covers HMOs in Swansea?
Swansea is covered by Swansea Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Swansea?
Our guide ranges for Wales 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 Swansea
- Clydach · 5 mi
- Briton Ferry · 5 mi
- Gorseinon · 5 mi
- Neath · 7 mi
- Llanelli · 10 mi
- Ammanford · 12 mi
- All of Swansea
Other HMO services in Swansea
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Swansea
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Swansea
- Full HMO refurbishment in Swansea
- House to HMO conversion in Swansea
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Swansea
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Swansea
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Swansea
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Swansea