HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Birmingham, a city of over a million people in West Midlands, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. With students as well as working sharers renting in Birmingham, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- West Midlands, England
- Postcodes
- B1, B12, B18 and B19
- Council
- Birmingham City Council
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Birmingham involve?
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Consumer unit replacement
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Electrical installation certificates
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
Which rules apply in Birmingham?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Birmingham 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.
- 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.
Birmingham City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area City-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) in force since 8 June 2020. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area City-wide additional HMO licensing (3-4 occupants, 2+ households) in force since 5 June 2023 (five-year designation). |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 25 designated wards since 5 June 2023 (five-year designation). |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Birmingham before you buy or start work. Source: Birmingham City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Birmingham?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Birmingham can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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.
For student houses in Birmingham, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Birmingham landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Birmingham
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.
Do you cover all of Birmingham?
Yes. We work across Birmingham and the B1, B12, B18 and B19 postcode areas, plus the rest of West Midlands. Nearby places we also cover include Aston, Smethwick, Washwood Heath.
Which council covers HMOs in Birmingham?
Birmingham is covered by Birmingham City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Birmingham?
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 Birmingham
- Aston · 1 mi
- Smethwick · 3 mi
- Washwood Heath · 3 mi
- Acocks Green · 4 mi
- West Bromwich · 5 mi
- Bartley Green · 5 mi
- All of West Midlands
Other HMO services in Birmingham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Birmingham
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Birmingham
- Full HMO refurbishment in Birmingham
- House to HMO conversion in Birmingham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Birmingham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Birmingham
- Student HMO refurbishment in Birmingham
- Communal kitchen refits in Birmingham