- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- North East
- Postcode areas
- NE, SR, DH
- Main towns
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead, Washington
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Tyne and Wear involve?
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Electrical installation certificates
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
Which rules apply in Tyne and Wear?
- 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.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
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 Tyne and Wear?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £370 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £640 – £1,300 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,500 – £11,050 | 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 Tyne and Wear
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Gateshead
- Washington
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- Newburn
- North Shields
- Whitley Bay
- Houghton-Le-Spring
- Felling
- Jarrow
- Gosforth
- Hebburn
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Tyne and Wear
Do you issue certificates?
Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.
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 carry out rewires and EICR remedials across Tyne and Wear?
Yes, across the whole of Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields.
Who licenses HMOs in Tyne and Wear?
HMOs in Tyne and Wear are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Tyne and Wear
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Tyne and Wear
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Tyne and Wear
- Full HMO refurbishment in Tyne and Wear
- House to HMO conversion in Tyne and Wear
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Tyne and Wear
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Tyne and Wear
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Tyne and Wear
- Sound insulation in Tyne and Wear