HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Crawley, a place of roughly 120,000 people in West Sussex, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- RH10, RH11 and RH77
- Location
- 20 miles north of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Crawley involve?
- Electrical installation certificates
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
Which rules apply in Crawley?
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 Crawley 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.
- 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 Crawley?
| 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 Crawley 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 Crawley, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Crawley landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Crawley:
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Crawley
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.
Do you cover all of Crawley?
Yes. We work across Crawley and the RH10, RH11 and RH77 postcode areas, plus the rest of West Sussex. Nearby places we also cover include Horley, Horsham, East Grinstead.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Crawley?
With the local council for the address. 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 Crawley?
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 Crawley
- Horley · 4 mi
- Horsham · 7 mi
- East Grinstead · 8 mi
- Reigate · 9 mi
- Haywards Heath · 9 mi
- Redhill · 9 mi
- All of West Sussex
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