Electrical remedial works and rewires · South West

Electrical remedial works and rewires in Dorset Council

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

We take on electrical remedial works and rewires in Dorset Council for housing associations (which own most social homes here) and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. Most social homes in Dorset Council belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock.

Dorset Council at a glance

Council: Dorset Council
Region: South 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: 379,791 (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 Dorset Council?

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

What do we cover in Dorset Council?

C1, C2 and FI remedial works from EICRs
Consumer unit replacements
Earthing and bonding corrections
Additional circuits and sockets
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 Dorset Council?

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 Dorset Council?

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

Does Dorset Council still own council homes?

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

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Dorset Council 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 Dorset Council?

Yes. We take on electrical remedial works and rewires across the South West, including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, the New Forest, Somerset and Wiltshire, and in every other UK nation.