Sovereign Network Group – Domestic Electrical Compliance Programme

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Client Sovereign Network Group

Duration July 2023 – July 2027

Sector Public Sector Housing

Type Residential

Overview

WG Wigginton Ltd was appointed to deliver a high-volume Domestic Installation Condition Report (DICR) programme across multiple regions for Sovereign Network Group.

The programme operates across Oxford, Reading, Bristol, Bournemouth and the Isle of Wight and is led by contracts manager Scott Draper, with resident liaison officers on site to offer support.

What We Delivered

Electrical

Domestic Installation Condition Reports (DICRs)
Classification of observations in accordance with BS 7671
Identification of C1, C2 and FI observations
Immediate make-safe works where required
Photographic evidence capture
Structured remedial reporting
Smoke alarm checks and upgrades where non-compliant

Results And Impact

The programme has provided Sovereign Network Group with strengthened electrical compliance visibility across its domestic housing portfolio, supporting proactive asset management and long-term regulatory assurance.

Consistent inspection outputs and structured reporting have enabled clear identification of risk categories, prioritisation of remedial works and improved tracking of compliance status across multiple regions.

Immediate make-safe interventions have reduced potential electrical hazards within occupied homes, while smoke alarm checks and upgrades have enhanced early fire detection and resident safety.

The structured regional deployment model, combined with controlled scheduling and quality assurance procedures, has ensured SLA-compliant certificate delivery, consistent technical standards and reliable forecasting of compliance performance.

Overall, the programme delivers a safe, compliant and well-managed electrical inspection framework across approximately 4,000 properties per annum, reinforcing statutory compliance while maintaining a professional and resident-focused approach throughout.

PROJECT AT A GLANCE

Annual Volume Approx. 4,000 properties

Programme Type DICRs

Standard BS 7671 compliance

SERVICES DELIVERED

Electrical
Make-Safe & Remedial Works
Smoke Alarm Checks & Upgrades
C1, C2, FI
Photographic Evidence Capture

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Project Outcomes

Strengthened Compliance Visibility

Consistent inspection outputs gave Sovereign Network Group clearer oversight of electrical compliance across its domestic portfolio, supporting proactive asset management.
Prioritised Risk Management

Structured reporting and classification of C1, C2 and FI observations enabled clear identification of risk categories and prioritisation of remedial works across all regions.
Reduced Electrical Hazards

Immediate make-safe interventions reduced potential electrical hazards within occupied homes, improving safety for residents.
Improved Fire Detection

Smoke alarm checks and upgrades where non-compliant enhanced early fire detection and resident safety throughout the portfolio.
Reliable, SLA-Compliant Delivery

A structured regional deployment model with controlled scheduling and quality assurance ensured SLA-compliant certificate delivery and consistent technical standards across approximately 4,000 properties per annum.