In short: HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. We carry this out across Vale of Glamorgan, priced against the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- CF
- Main towns
- Barry, Penarth, Llantwit Major
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Vale of Glamorgan involve?
- Consumer unit replacement
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Electrical installation certificates
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
Which rules apply in Vale of Glamorgan?
- 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.
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 Vale of Glamorgan?
| 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 Vale of Glamorgan
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Vale of Glamorgan
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 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 Vale of Glamorgan?
Yes, across the whole of Vale of Glamorgan, including Barry, Penarth, Llantwit Major.
Who licenses HMOs in Vale of Glamorgan?
Vale of Glamorgan council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Vale of Glamorgan
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Vale of Glamorgan
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Vale of Glamorgan
- Full HMO refurbishment in Vale of Glamorgan
- House to HMO conversion in Vale of Glamorgan
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Vale of Glamorgan
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Vale of Glamorgan
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Vale of Glamorgan
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Vale of Glamorgan