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.
Penenden Heath grew as Maidstone expanded north from the 19th century onwards, so its streets mix older houses with later 20th-century homes. In the oldest houses, the wiring may have been replaced more than once, and partly at different times, so it's common to find a mix of old and new circuits behind the same consumer unit. Signs that the wiring needs looking at include round-pin sockets, rubber- or fabric-covered cable, light switches mounted on wooden blocks, and a fuse box with rewireable fuses rather than circuit breakers.
A full rewire in an older house is a big job. It usually means lifting floorboards and chasing walls, then replastering, so it's best done before decorating or alongside other building work. An EICR first will tell you whether you need a full rewire or whether some circuits can stay.
Being close to the town centre and its transport links, Penenden Heath has a lot of rented homes. Landlords in England must have the electrics inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years, give tenants a copy of the report, and fix any faults it finds within 28 days or sooner if the report says so. Many landlords book the EICR at the same time as the annual gas safety check to keep the paperwork together.
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.
Warning signs include round-pin sockets, rubber- or fabric-covered cable, rewireable fuses, scorch marks, and lights that flicker. An EICR will tell you which circuits are safe and whether a full rewire is needed.
Often, yes, but it's disruptive. Floorboards come up, walls are chased and power is off for parts of each day. Many people do it room by room, or before they redecorate or move in.
An EICR at least every five years by a qualified person, with a copy for tenants and for new tenants before they move in. Any remedial work the report asks for must be done within 28 days, or sooner if it says so.
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.
Trades choose the postcodes they cover. Enter your postcode when you post your job and we'll match you with electricians who work in your area. If none covers it yet, we'll match you as soon as one does.
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