Electrical remedial works and rewires · North West

Electrical remedial works and rewires in Blackpool

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

Social landlords in Blackpool can appoint us for electrical remedial works and rewires, from a single home to a programme. Council homes here are owned by Blackpool Borough Council and managed by Blackpool Coastal Housing. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Blackpool at a glance

Council: Blackpool Borough Council
Region: North West
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by Blackpool Coastal Housing
Approx. council homes: 5,000 (2026)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 138,381 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.01 (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 Blackpool?

Blackpool Borough Council owns its council homes, which are managed on its behalf by Blackpool Coastal Housing, an arm's-length management organisation (ALMO). The latest published figure we found is about 5,000 council homes (2026). Housing associations own further social homes in Blackpool.

What do we cover in Blackpool?

Consumer unit replacements
Full and partial rewires in occupied homes
Earthing and bonding corrections
Additional circuits and sockets
Mains-wired alarms in coordination with alarm upgrades

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 Blackpool?

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 Blackpool?

Our guide range for an EICR with Category 1 and 2 remedials in Blackpool is around £940 per home. That is the UK range of around £930 (derived from published totals) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.01 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.01–1.02); 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 Blackpool

Does Blackpool Borough Council still own council homes?

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

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Blackpool 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 Blackpool?

Yes. We take on electrical remedial works and rewires across the North West, including Fylde, Wyre, Preston and South Ribble, and in every other UK nation.