Electrical remedial works and rewires · North West

Electrical remedial works and rewires in Trafford

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

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

Trafford at a glance

Council: Trafford 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: 237,579 (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 Trafford?

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

What do we cover in Trafford?

C1, C2 and FI remedial works from EICRs
Consumer unit replacements
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 Trafford?

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 Trafford?

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

Does Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Trafford?

Yes. We take on electrical remedial works and rewires across the North West, including Salford, Manchester, Warrington and Stockport, and in every other UK nation.

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

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