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.
Newbury's older houses, around the town centre and in the older parts of Wash Common, have usually been rewired at least once, but often decades ago, and with too few sockets for modern life. If yours still has an old fuse box, or a mix of old and new wiring, an EICR is the place to start. It tells you which circuits are fine and which need work. Later family homes usually have PVC wiring in reasonable condition, but often an original consumer unit with no RCD protection.
In newer homes, including those at Newbury Racecourse, most jobs are additions: extra sockets, outside power, garden lighting and power to garden offices. New homes built in England since mid-2022 usually come with an EV charge point where there's parking, and faults in the first couple of years may still be covered by the developer's warranty.
Newbury has many listed buildings and conservation areas, including the town centre, the Kennet and Avon Canal, Donnington, Shaw and Speen. If your home is in one, external changes such as new outside lights, an EV charger on a front wall, or cable runs on a visible elevation may need permission. Check with West Berkshire Council first. In the villages around Newbury, some homes aren't on mains gas, and electric heating or a heat pump needs circuits sized properly for the load.
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.
Not necessarily. Many older Newbury homes have already been rewired. An EICR will show whether the wiring is safe, and whether you need a full rewire, a partial rewire or just a few repairs.
Many new homes built in England since mid-2022 with a parking space come with a charge point. Check your home's paperwork. If there isn't one, an electrician can usually fit one in about half a day.
Often, but your consumer unit and supply need checking first, as a heat pump needs its own circuit. An electrician can tell you whether an upgrade is needed before you commit.
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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