HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. For a house in Swindon we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Wiltshire, England
- Postcodes
- SN1, SN25, SN26 and SN38
- Location
- 36 miles west of Reading
- Council
- Swindon Borough Council
- Pricing region
- South West
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Swindon involve?
- Electrical installation certificates
- Consumer unit replacement
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
Which rules apply in Swindon?
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 Swindon 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.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
Swindon Borough Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | Not confirmed: check with the council |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | Not confirmed: check with the council |
| Selective licensing | Not confirmed: check with the council |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Swindon before you buy or start work. Source: Swindon Borough Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Swindon?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £160 – £420 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £730 – £1,450 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,250 – £12,500 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Swindon can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–7 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Swindon landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Swindon:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- An EICR with C1, C2 or FI items
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Swindon
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 Swindon?
Yes. We work across Swindon and the SN1, SN25, SN26 and SN38 postcode areas, plus the rest of Wiltshire. Nearby places we also cover include Cirencester, Chippenham, Witney.
Which council covers HMOs in Swindon?
Swindon is covered by Swindon Borough 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 Swindon?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Swindon
- Cirencester · 14 mi
- Chippenham · 16 mi
- Witney · 20 mi
- Stroud · 22 mi
- Newbury · 22 mi
- Abingdon · 23 mi
- All of Wiltshire
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