- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
- Postcode areas
- WR, DY, B, GL
- Main towns
- Worcester, Redditch, Kidderminster, Great Malvern, Bromsgrove
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Worcestershire involve?
- Full or partial rewires
- Emergency lighting circuits
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Extra sockets and USB points in rooms
- Consumer unit replacement
- Electrical installation certificates
Which rules apply in Worcestershire?
- 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.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Worcestershire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £150 – £400 | inspection |
| Consumer unit upgrade with RCBOs and AFDDs | £700 – £1,400 | £700 – £1,400 | house |
| Full rewire, 4–5 bedroom house | £6,000 – £12,000 | £6,000 – £12,000 | house |
Typical time on site: 1–7 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Rewires and EICR remedials by town in Worcestershire
Questions about rewires and EICR remedials in Worcestershire
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 issue certificates?
Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.
Do you carry out rewires and EICR remedials across Worcestershire?
Yes, across the whole of Worcestershire, including Worcester, Redditch, Kidderminster.
Who licenses HMOs in Worcestershire?
HMOs in Worcestershire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Worcestershire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Worcestershire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Worcestershire
- Full HMO refurbishment in Worcestershire
- House to HMO conversion in Worcestershire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Worcestershire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Worcestershire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Worcestershire
- EPC and energy upgrades in Worcestershire