HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Landlords in Aston (B6, B7 and B8) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- West Midlands, England
- Postcodes
- B6, B7 and B8
- Location
- 1 miles north-east of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Aston involve?
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Electrical installation certificates
Which rules apply in Aston?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Aston before we price.
- 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 Aston?
| 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 Aston follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–7 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Aston landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Aston
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 cover all of Aston?
Yes. We work across Aston and the B6, B7 and B8 postcode areas, plus the rest of West Midlands. Nearby places we also cover include Birmingham, Washwood Heath, Smethwick.
Does a shared house in Aston 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 Aston?
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 Aston
- Birmingham · 1 mi
- Washwood Heath · 2 mi
- Smethwick · 4 mi
- Acocks Green · 4 mi
- West Bromwich · 5 mi
- Sutton Coldfield · 5 mi
- All of West Midlands
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