Electrician in Cathays

Cathays has one of the highest concentrations of HMOs and student lets in Cardiff. The vast majority of properties here are Victorian terraces built between the 1880s and 1900s. Many have had their wiring modified numerous times as they've been converted and reconverted between family homes, student houses and single occupancy. We do a lot of work in Cathays, particularly landlord EICRs and remedial electrical work following failed reports.

HMO electrical requirements in Cathays

HMOs in Cardiff require an EICR every 5 years, and the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 tightened the requirements around smoke alarms, CO alarms and overall electrical safety. Many older student houses in Cathays were rewired in the 1990s or early 2000s. That wiring is now over 20 years old and may not meet current standards. An unsatisfactory EICR can delay a licence renewal or result in enforcement action.

We work with a number of landlords in Cathays who have us carry out EICRs across multiple properties on a schedule. We issue reports electronically and can provide quotes for any remedial work identified in the report.

New HMO or licensing inspections sometimes flag consumer units without full RCD protection. We carry out consumer unit upgrades in Cathays regularly, often booked alongside an EICR to get everything sorted in one visit where possible.

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