HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. In Horsham, a town of around 50,000 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
- RH12
- Location
- 18 miles north-west of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Horsham involve?
- Electrical installation certificates
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
- Full or partial rewires
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
Which rules apply in Horsham?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Horsham 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:
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years; remedial work is due within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Horsham?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Horsham follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–7 working days. If a council deadline applies in Horsham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Horsham 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 Horsham
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.
How far do you travel from Horsham?
We cover the whole of West Sussex and work UK-wide. For Horsham the nearest towns on our list are Crawley (7 miles), Horley (11 miles), Haywards Heath (11 miles).
Does a shared house in Horsham 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 Horsham?
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 Horsham
- Crawley · 7 mi
- Horley · 11 mi
- Haywards Heath · 11 mi
- Burgess Hill · 11 mi
- Reigate · 13 mi
- Redhill · 14 mi
- All of West Sussex
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- Fire alarm and detection systems in Horsham
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Horsham
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Horsham
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