- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- NP
- Main towns
- Cwmbran, Pontypool
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Torfaen involve?
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Consumer unit replacement
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Full or partial rewires
Which rules apply in Torfaen?
- An electrical inspection and test at least every 5 years, with the report given to the contract-holder within 14 days.
- Mandatory licence for HMOs with 3 or more storeys and 5 or more people in 2 or more households; Wales did not adopt England’s 2018 change.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Torfaen?
| 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 |
Typical time on site: 1–7 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Rewires and EICR remedials by town in Torfaen
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Torfaen
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.
Do you issue certificates?
Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.
Do you carry out rewires and EICR remedials across Torfaen?
Yes, across the whole of Torfaen, including Cwmbran, Pontypool.
Who licenses HMOs in Torfaen?
Torfaen council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Torfaen
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Torfaen
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Torfaen
- Full HMO refurbishment in Torfaen
- House to HMO conversion in Torfaen
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Torfaen
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Torfaen
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Torfaen
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Torfaen