HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Landlords in Worthing (BN11, BN13 and BN14) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- BN11, BN13 and BN14
- Location
- 10 miles west of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Worthing involve?
- Full or partial rewires
- Consumer unit replacement
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Electrical installation certificates
- Mains-powered alarm circuits
Which rules apply in Worthing?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Worthing 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.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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 Worthing?
| 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 Worthing 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 Worthing, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Worthing landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Worthing
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.
Which postcodes in Worthing do you work in?
All of them, including BN11, BN13 and BN14, and the surrounding parts of West Sussex.
Does a shared house in Worthing 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 Worthing?
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 Worthing
- Portslade · 7 mi
- Littlehampton · 7 mi
- Hove · 9 mi
- Brighton · 10 mi
- Bognor Regis · 14 mi
- Rottingdean · 14 mi
- All of West Sussex
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