Electrical remedial works and rewires · South East

Electrical remedial works and rewires in Folkestone and Hythe

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

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

Folkestone and Hythe at a glance

Council: Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Region: South East
County: Kent
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: 113,320 (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 Folkestone and Hythe?

Folkestone and Hythe District Council still owns council homes in Folkestone and Hythe 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 Folkestone and Hythe?

Full and partial rewires in occupied homes
Earthing and bonding corrections
Additional circuits and sockets
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 Folkestone and Hythe?

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 Folkestone and Hythe?

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

Does Folkestone and Hythe District Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Folkestone and Hythe?

Yes. We take on electrical remedial works and rewires across the South East, including Ashford, Canterbury, Dover and Rother, and in every other UK nation.

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

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