Electrical remedial works and rewires · South East

Electrical remedial works and rewires in Southampton

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

Electrical remedial works and rewires in Southampton are carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Southampton City Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

Southampton at a glance

Council: Southampton 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: 252,872 (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 Southampton?

Southampton City Council still owns council homes in Southampton 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 Southampton?

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

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 Southampton?

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 Southampton?

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

Does Southampton City Council still own council homes?

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

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

Yes. We take on electrical remedial works and rewires across the South East, including Eastleigh, Fareham, the New Forest and Winchester, and in every other UK nation.