Electrical remedial works and rewires · South East

Electrical remedial works and rewires in Brighton and Hove

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

Social landlords in Brighton and Hove can appoint us for electrical remedial works and rewires, from a single home to a programme. Brighton and Hove City Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Brighton and Hove at a glance

Council: Brighton and Hove City Council
Region: South East
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 291,738 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.10 (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 Brighton and Hove?

Brighton and Hove City Council still owns council homes in Brighton and Hove and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Brighton and Hove?

Consumer unit replacements
Full and partial rewires in occupied homes
Earthing and bonding corrections
Mains-wired alarms in coordination with alarm upgrades
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 Brighton and Hove?

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 Brighton and Hove?

Our guide range for an EICR with Category 1 and 2 remedials in Brighton and Hove is around £1,020 per home. That is the UK range of around £930 (derived from published totals) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.10 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 1.05–1.15); 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 Brighton and Hove

Does Brighton and Hove City Council still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in Brighton and Hove?

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.

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

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