Faults and urgent repairs
Power cuts to part of the house, a trip switch that keeps going off, sockets or switches that spark or feel warm, and fault finding.
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Rewiring and fuse box upgrades
Full and partial rewires, consumer unit replacements with modern RCD protection, extra sockets, new lighting circuits and EV chargers.
Safety checks and certificates
Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) for homeowners, buyers and landlords, and certificates for new work.
Electrical work is not something to DIY. Use a registered electrician who can test the work and give you a certificate. Most new circuits, consumer unit replacements and work in bathrooms are notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations. An electrician registered with a scheme such as NICEIC or NAPIT can sign the work off for you.
Almost all of Allington's homes are modern, built as Maidstone spread north-west after 1932. Houses of the same age tend to have the same electrical issues. Homes from the 1960s to the 1980s usually have PVC wiring in reasonable condition, but often an original consumer unit with no RCD protection, and sockets in the wrong places for the way rooms are used now. Kitchens, home offices and garden rooms are where the demand has grown most, and each new circuit needs testing and certifying.
Many owners are adding things the houses were never wired for: an EV charger on a drive or garage, power and lighting to a garden office, outside sockets and security lights. Before you buy a charger, ask an electrician to check whether your consumer unit has room for a new circuit and whether the supply needs upgrading.
On the lower ground near the Medway, it's worth thinking about flood resilience if you're rewiring or renovating. Raising sockets and the consumer unit above likely flood levels, and running cables down from the ceiling rather than up from the floor, can make recovery much quicker if water ever gets in.
An EICR is the best starting point for any older home. It tells you which circuits are fine and which need work. Landlords in England must have the electrics in rented homes inspected at least every five years and give tenants a copy of the report.
When you compare quotes, check whether testing and certification are included, and how any extra faults found during the job will be priced. Reviews on Trade Pilot come from real, invoiced jobs, so you can see the work an electrician has actually completed.
Typical prices
| Job | Typical UK range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EICR, 2–3 bed house | £150–£300 | Any repairs found are quoted separately |
| Consumer unit replacement | £450–£850 | More for boards with RCBOs or if faults are found |
| Add a double socket | £80–£180 | More for long cable runs or chasing into plaster |
| Full rewire, 3-bed house | £4,500–£9,000 | Plastering and redecorating are usually extra |
| EV charger, installed | £800–£1,300 | Depends on the cable run and whether the consumer unit needs upgrading |
| Replace a light fitting | £60–£140 | The fitting itself is extra if you don’t supply it |
Typical UK ranges; your quotes depend on the job and access.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most electricians charge £45 to £70 an hour, or a fixed price for common jobs. An EICR on a two- or three-bedroom house is usually £150 to £300, and a new consumer unit £450 to £850.
There's no legal requirement for homeowners, but a board without RCD protection is much less safe than a modern one. An EICR will show whether yours should be replaced.
Yes. A new circuit to an outbuilding needs the right cable, protection and testing, and is usually notifiable under Part P. Ask for a quote that includes the cable route and certification.
Usually, if you have a drive or garage. An electrician will check your consumer unit and supply first. Running a cable across the pavement isn't allowed without permission from Kent County Council, the highway authority.
Ask which competent person scheme they belong to, such as NICEIC or NAPIT, and check their registration on the Electrical Competent Person register before they start.
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