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.
Most of Earley's homes are in Lower Earley, built from the late 1970s through the 1980s. The wiring in houses of that age is usually PVC-insulated and often still in reasonable condition. The weak points tend to be elsewhere: original consumer units with no RCD protection, too few sockets for modern kitchens and home offices, and outside lights and sockets added over the years without proper certification. An EICR will tell you whether the installation is safe and what's worth updating.
Many homes near the University of Reading's Whiteknights campus are let to students and staff. Landlords in England must have the electrics in rented homes inspected at least every five years, give tenants a copy of the report, and fix anything urgent within 28 days. Shared houses often have more circuits and appliances, so give the electrician the number of rooms when you book.
Lower Earley's houses mostly have driveways or garages, which makes an EV charger a practical upgrade. A charger needs its own circuit, and an original consumer unit may need replacing first, so ask for both to be quoted together.
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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.
Usually not. Wiring from the 1970s and 1980s is generally PVC-insulated and often in reasonable condition. The consumer unit, sockets and any unofficial additions are more likely to need work. An EICR will show what's needed.
At least every five years in England. Give tenants a copy within 28 days, and new tenants before they move in. Any urgent work must be done within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
Usually, yes, if you have a driveway or garage. The charger needs its own circuit, and an older consumer unit may need upgrading first. Most installations take about half a day.
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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