Electrical remedial works and rewires · London

Electrical remedial works and rewires in Islington

EICR programmes in Islington produce remedial lists. We close them out item by item and give you the certificates.

Electrical remedial works and rewires in Islington are carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. The London Borough of Islington still owns about 25,303 council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

Islington at a glance

Council: London Borough of Islington
Region: London
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Approx. council homes: 25,303 (2020)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 248,115 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.22 (VOA 2026)

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 Islington?

The London Borough of Islington still owns council homes in Islington and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. The latest published figure we found is about 25,303 council homes (2020). Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Islington?

C1, C2 and FI remedial works from EICRs
Full and partial rewires in occupied homes
Earthing and bonding corrections
Additional circuits and sockets
Certification and Building Regulations notification

Electrical remedial works and rewires in a social home

How do we deliver it?

We close out each EICR item by reference, so your compliance system shows exactly which defects have been cleared and which are outstanding.

Which rules apply in Islington?

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 Islington?

Our guide range for an EICR with Category 1 and 2 remedials in Islington is around £1,130 per home. That is the UK range of around £930 (derived from published totals) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.22 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: inner London 1.17–1.32, outer London 1.08–1.26); 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 Islington

Does the London Borough of Islington still own council homes?

Can you take on electrical remedial works and rewires in Islington as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Islington can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for electrical remedial works and rewires, working under their systems and their client's specification.

Do you also work near Islington?

Yes. We take on electrical remedial works and rewires across London, including Hackney, Camden, the City of London and Haringey, and in every other UK nation.