- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South East
- Postcode areas
- RH, PO, BN, GU
- Main towns
- Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Horsham
What do rewires and EICR remedials in West Sussex involve?
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Consumer unit replacement
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Electrical installation certificates
Which rules apply in West Sussex?
- 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 Sussex?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £170 – £450 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £780 – £1,550 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,700 – £13,450 | 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 Sussex
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in West Sussex
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.
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 carry out rewires and EICR remedials across West Sussex?
Yes, across the whole of West Sussex, including Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis.
Who licenses HMOs in West Sussex?
HMOs in West Sussex 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 Sussex
- Fire alarm and detection systems in West Sussex
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in West Sussex
- Full HMO refurbishment in West Sussex
- House to HMO conversion in West Sussex
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in West Sussex
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in West Sussex
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in West Sussex
- EPC and energy upgrades in West Sussex