Electrical remedials and rewires in Cornwall

We take on electrical remedial works and rewires in Cornwall for Cornwall Council, Cornwall Housing, housing associations and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. Council homes here are owned by Cornwall Council and managed by Cornwall Housing.

Cornwall at a glance

Council: Cornwall Council
Region: South West
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by Cornwall Housing
Approx. council homes: 10,400 (2026)
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 573,299 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.02 (our estimate)

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 Cornwall?

Cornwall Council owns its council homes, which are managed on its behalf by Cornwall Housing, an arm's-length management organisation (ALMO). The latest published figure we found is about 10,400 council homes (2026). Housing associations own further social homes in Cornwall.

What do we cover in Cornwall?

C1, C2 and FI remedial works from EICRs
Consumer unit replacements
Full and partial rewires in occupied homes
Earthing and bonding corrections
Mains-wired alarms in coordination with alarm upgrades

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 Cornwall?

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 Cornwall?

Our guide range for an EICR with Category 1 and 2 remedials in Cornwall is around £950 per home. That is the UK range of around £930 (derived from published totals) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.02 (our own estimate); 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 Cornwall

Does Cornwall Council still own council homes?

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

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

Yes. We take on electrical remedial works and rewires across the South West, including Plymouth, West Devon, Torridge and the South Hams, and in every other UK nation.

Electrical remedial works and rewires in Cornwall