HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. For a house in Leeds we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. With students as well as working sharers renting in Leeds, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- West Yorkshire, England
- Postcodes
- LS1, LS2, LS3 and LS4
- Location
- 29 miles north of Sheffield
- Council
- Leeds City Council
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Leeds involve?
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
- Electrical installation certificates
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Full or partial rewires
Which rules apply in Leeds?
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 Leeds 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.
- 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.
Leeds City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) covers parts of 14 neighbourhoods incl. Headingley, Hyde Park & Woodhouse, Kirkstall, Armley, Chapel Allerton, Moortown and Roundhay & Weetwood; in force since 2012. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area East, South & West Leeds designation (parts of Armley, Beeston & Holbeck, Burmantofts & Richmond Hill, Gipton & Harehills, Hunslet & Riverside, Farnley & Wortley; c.12,500 homes) in force 9 Feb 2026 to 8 Feb 2031. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Leeds before you buy or start work. Source: Leeds City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Leeds?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £660 – £1,350 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £5,700 – £11,400 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Leeds can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–7 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Leeds.
When do Leeds landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Leeds:
- Converting or adding rooms
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Leeds
Is a full rewire disruptive?
Yes. It means lifting floorboards and chasing walls, so it is best done in an empty house or room by room during voids.
Do you cover all of Leeds?
Yes. We work across Leeds and the LS1, LS2, LS3 and LS4 postcode areas, plus the rest of West Yorkshire. Nearby places we also cover include Morley, Pudsey, Lofthouse.
Which council covers HMOs in Leeds?
Leeds is covered by Leeds City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Leeds?
Our guide ranges for Yorkshire and the Humber 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 Leeds
- Morley · 4 mi
- Pudsey · 5 mi
- Lofthouse · 5 mi
- Batley · 7 mi
- Yeadon · 7 mi
- Dewsbury · 8 mi
- All of West Yorkshire
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