HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. For a house in Trowbridge 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
- BA14
- Location
- 19 miles south-east of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Trowbridge involve?
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Full or partial rewires
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Electrical installation certificates
- Consumer unit replacement
Which rules apply in Trowbridge?
Rewires and EICR remedials in Trowbridge 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:
- 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 Trowbridge?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Trowbridge follows a site visit.
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.
When do Trowbridge landlords need it?
Landlords in Trowbridge most often ask us for this when:
- Old wiring or an old fuse board
- Converting or adding rooms
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Trowbridge
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 Trowbridge?
We cover the whole of Wiltshire and work UK-wide. For Trowbridge the nearest towns on our list are Bath (8 miles), Frome (8 miles), Chippenham (10 miles).
Does a shared house in Trowbridge 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 Trowbridge?
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 Trowbridge
- Bath · 8 mi
- Frome · 8 mi
- Chippenham · 10 mi
- Kingswood · 16 mi
- Mangotsfield · 17 mi
- Yate · 18 mi
- All of Wiltshire
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