HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. For a house in Bognor Regis we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- PO21 and PO22
- Location
- 24 miles west of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Bognor Regis involve?
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
- Electrical installation certificates
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
Which rules apply in Bognor Regis?
Here is what usually applies to a Bognor Regis job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Bognor Regis?
| 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 |
Prices in Bognor Regis are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–7 working days. If a council deadline applies in Bognor Regis, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Bognor Regis landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Bognor Regis:
- Converting or adding rooms
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Bognor Regis
Do you issue certificates?
Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.
How far do you travel from Bognor Regis?
We cover the whole of West Sussex and work UK-wide. For Bognor Regis the nearest towns on our list are Chichester (6 miles), Littlehampton (6 miles), Worthing (14 miles).
Does a shared house in Bognor Regis 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 Bognor Regis?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Bognor Regis
- Chichester · 6 mi
- Littlehampton · 6 mi
- Worthing · 14 mi
- Havant · 14 mi
- Waterlooville · 17 mi
- Portsmouth · 18 mi
- All of West Sussex
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