- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
- Postcode areas
- B, CV, DY, WS
- Main towns
- Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall
What do rewires and EICR remedials in West Midlands involve?
- Full or partial rewires
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Electrical installation certificates
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
Which rules apply in West Midlands?
- BS 7671, the wiring standard, calls for arc fault detection devices in HMOs on new socket circuits, such as rewires and consumer unit changes.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
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 West Midlands?
| 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 |
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 West Midlands
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Wolverhampton
- Dudley
- Walsall
- Solihull
- Sutton Coldfield
- West Bromwich
- Halesowen
- Stourbridge
- Smethwick
- Willenhall
- Tipton
- Bloxwich
- Wednesfield
- Washwood Heath
- Aston
- Shirley
- Brierley Hill
- Aldridge
- Acocks Green
- Bartley Green
- Wednesbury
- Kingswinford
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in West Midlands
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 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 West Midlands?
Yes, across the whole of West Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton.
Who licenses HMOs in West Midlands?
HMOs in West Midlands 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 West Midlands
- Fire alarm and detection systems in West Midlands
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in West Midlands
- Full HMO refurbishment in West Midlands
- House to HMO conversion in West Midlands
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in West Midlands
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in West Midlands
- HMO fire safety upgrades in West Midlands
- EPC and energy upgrades in West Midlands