HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Warwick is 9 miles south 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
- CV32, CV34 and CV35
- Location
- 9 miles south of Coventry
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Warwick involve?
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Electrical installation certificates
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Full or partial rewires
Which rules apply in Warwick?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Warwick 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 Warwick?
| 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 Warwick follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–7 working days. If a council deadline applies in Warwick, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Warwick landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Converting or adding rooms
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Warwick
How long do I have to fix EICR items?
In England, remedial or further investigation work must be done within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so, and you must confirm completion to the tenants and the council.
Which postcodes in Warwick do you work in?
All of them, including CV32, CV34 and CV35, and the surrounding parts of Warwickshire.
Does a shared house in Warwick 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 Warwick?
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 Warwick
- Royal Leamington Spa · 3 mi
- Kenilworth · 5 mi
- Stratford-upon-Avon · 8 mi
- Coventry · 9 mi
- Solihull · 12 mi
- Shirley · 13 mi
- All of Warwickshire
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