HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Rugby is 11 miles east of Coventry. We price rewires and EICR remedials there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Warwickshire, England
- Postcodes
- CV21, CV22 and CV23
- Location
- 11 miles east of Coventry
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Rugby involve?
- Full or partial rewires
- Consumer unit replacement
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Emergency lighting circuits
Which rules apply in Rugby?
Here is what usually applies to a Rugby job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Rugby?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £150 – £400 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £700 – £1,400 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,000 – £12,000 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for West Midlands, where costs run in line with the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Rugby follows a site visit.
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.
When do Rugby landlords need it?
Landlords in Rugby most often ask us for this when:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Rugby
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.
How far do you travel from Rugby?
We cover the whole of Warwickshire and work UK-wide. For Rugby the nearest towns on our list are Daventry (9 miles), Coventry (11 miles), Bedworth (11 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Rugby?
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 Rugby?
Our guide ranges for West Midlands 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 Rugby
- Daventry · 9 mi
- Coventry · 11 mi
- Bedworth · 11 mi
- Royal Leamington Spa · 12 mi
- Hinckley · 13 mi
- Nuneaton · 14 mi
- All of Warwickshire
Other HMO services in Rugby
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Rugby
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Rugby
- Full HMO refurbishment in Rugby
- House to HMO conversion in Rugby
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Rugby
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Rugby
- Extensions for extra rooms in Rugby
- Sound insulation in Rugby