Electrical remedial works and rewires · North West

Electrical remedial works and rewires in Rochdale

Social landlords in Rochdale can use us for consumer unit upgrades, EICR remedials and full rewires in occupied homes.

We take on electrical remedial works and rewires in Rochdale for housing associations (which own most social homes here) and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. Most social homes in Rochdale belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock.

Rochdale at a glance

Council: Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Region: North West
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 223,659 (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 Rochdale?

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

What do we cover in Rochdale?

C1, C2 and FI remedial works from EICRs
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?

Rewires are planned room by room, so residents are not left without power overnight, and we make good as we go.

Which rules apply in Rochdale?

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 Rochdale?

Our guide range for an EICR with Category 1 and 2 remedials in Rochdale 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 Rochdale

Does Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Rochdale?

Yes. We take on electrical remedial works and rewires across the North West, including Oldham, Bury, Rossendale and Tameside, and in every other UK nation.

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

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