Electrical remedial works and rewires · East of England

Electrical remedial works and rewires in Braintree

We carry out electrical remedials and rewires in social homes in Braintree, certified to BS 7671 and notified where required.

Social landlords in Braintree can appoint us for electrical remedial works and rewires, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Braintree belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Braintree at a glance

Council: Braintree District Council
Region: East of England
County: Essex
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 153,091 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.04 (our estimate)

Council housing status from Housing Revenue Account records (MHCLG and the 2012 HRA list, updated for later transfers) and council publications, checked October 2026. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in Braintree?

Most social homes in Braintree are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Braintree District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Braintree?

C1, C2 and FI remedial works from EICRs
Consumer unit replacements
Full and partial rewires in occupied homes
Earthing and bonding corrections
Certification and Building Regulations notification

Electrical remedial works and rewires in a social home

How do we deliver it?

Where remedial work reveals a bigger problem, such as damaged wiring behind a wall, we photograph it and price the extra work before continuing.

Which rules apply in Braintree?

Since 1 December 2025 (new tenancies) and 1 May 2026 (existing tenancies), social landlords in England must have electrical installations inspected at least every five years and complete remedial work within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so. Electrical equipment the landlord supplies must also be checked at least every five years.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about electrical remedial works and rewires

What do electrical remedial works and rewires cost in Braintree?

Our guide range for an EICR with Category 1 and 2 remedials in Braintree is around £970 per home. That is the UK range of around £930 (derived from published totals) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.04 (our own estimate); figures are before VAT where the source states it. Every job is priced after survey; specification, access and the condition of the homes will move the figure.

Questions about electrical remedial works and rewires in Braintree

Does Braintree District Council still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in Braintree?

Social homes in England must meet the Decent Homes Standard, enforced through the Regulator of Social Housing's Safety and Quality Standard. A reformed standard, confirmed in January 2026, must be met by 2035 at the latest.

Do you also work near Braintree?

Yes. We take on electrical remedial works and rewires across the East of England, including Colchester, Uttlesford, Chelmsford and Babergh, and in every other UK nation.