HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Stratford-upon-Avon, a town of about 30,000 people in Warwickshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Warwickshire, England
- Postcodes
- CV37
- Location
- 17 miles south-west of Coventry
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Stratford-upon-Avon involve?
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Electrical installation certificates
Which rules apply in Stratford-upon-Avon?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Stratford-upon-Avon must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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 Stratford-upon-Avon?
| 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 |
Prices in Stratford-upon-Avon are shown with our regional adjustment for West Midlands (in line with the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–7 working days. If a council deadline applies in Stratford-upon-Avon, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Stratford-upon-Avon landlords need it?
Landlords in Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Stratford-upon-Avon
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 Stratford-upon-Avon do you work in?
All of them, including CV37, and the surrounding parts of Warwickshire.
Does a shared house in Stratford-upon-Avon need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Stratford-upon-Avon?
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 Stratford-upon-Avon
- Warwick · 8 mi
- Royal Leamington Spa · 10 mi
- Kenilworth · 12 mi
- Evesham · 12 mi
- Redditch · 13 mi
- Solihull · 16 mi
- All of Warwickshire
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