HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. For a house in Wakefield we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. Wakefield has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- West Yorkshire, England
- Postcodes
- WF1, WF2 and WF3
- Location
- 8 miles south of Leeds
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Wakefield involve?
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
- Consumer unit replacement
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Full or partial rewires
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
Which rules apply in Wakefield?
Here is what usually applies to a Wakefield 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 Wakefield?
| 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 |
Prices in Wakefield are shown with our regional adjustment for Yorkshire and the Humber (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Wakefield.
When do Wakefield 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 Wakefield
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.
How far do you travel from Wakefield?
We cover the whole of West Yorkshire and work UK-wide. For Wakefield the nearest towns on our list are Lofthouse (3 miles), Ossett (3 miles), Dewsbury (5 miles).
Does a shared house in Wakefield 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 Wakefield?
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 Wakefield
- Lofthouse · 3 mi
- Ossett · 3 mi
- Dewsbury · 5 mi
- Morley · 6 mi
- Batley · 6 mi
- Castleford · 6 mi
- All of West Yorkshire
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