HMO electrical works keep the wiring in a shared house safe and certificated. Landlords in Worcester (WR1 and WR2) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have. With students as well as working sharers renting in Worcester, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Worcestershire, England
- Postcodes
- WR1 and WR2
- Location
- 24 miles south-west of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do rewires and EICR remedials in Worcester involve?
- Consumer unit replacement
- EICR remedial works with confirmation
- Emergency lighting circuits
- Full or partial rewires
- Bathroom and kitchen circuits
Which rules apply in Worcester?
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 Worcester before we price.
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested at least every 5 years; remedial work is due within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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.
How much do rewires and EICR remedials cost in Worcester?
| 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 |
Prices in Worcester are shown with our regional adjustment for West Midlands (in line with the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Worcester.
When do Worcester 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 Worcester
Do you issue certificates?
Yes: installation or minor works certificates and written confirmation of remedials, issued by the qualified electrician who did the work.
How far do you travel from Worcester?
We cover the whole of Worcestershire and work UK-wide. For Worcester the nearest towns on our list are Droitwich (6 miles), Great Malvern (7 miles), Stourport-on-Severn (11 miles).
Does a shared house in Worcester 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 Worcester?
Our guide ranges for West Midlands 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 Worcester
- Droitwich · 6 mi
- Great Malvern · 7 mi
- Stourport-on-Severn · 11 mi
- Bromsgrove · 12 mi
- Evesham · 13 mi
- Kidderminster · 14 mi
- All of Worcestershire
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