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.
Many of Tilehurst's homes were built between the 1950s and the 1970s. Wiring from the 1960s onwards is usually PVC-insulated and can last a long time, but the rest of the installation often shows its age. Common signs include an old fuse box or a consumer unit with no RCD protection, sockets mounted low on skirting boards, too few sockets in kitchens and bedrooms, and lighting circuits with no earth. Homes from the 1950s may still have some older rubber-insulated cable. An EICR will tell you which of these matters and what can wait.
Upgrading the consumer unit is one of the most common jobs here. A modern board with RCD protection on every circuit is far safer, but the electrician must test each circuit first. Older wiring can have faults the old fuses never picked up, and they'll need fixing before the new board can be switched on.
Many Tilehurst semis and detached houses have driveways, which makes an EV charger a practical option. A charger needs its own circuit, and an older consumer unit may need upgrading first, so ask for both to be quoted 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. A new consumer unit usually costs £450 to £850, and an EICR on a two- or three-bedroom house £150 to £300.
Not always. PVC-insulated wiring from the 1960s onwards can be in good condition, but the consumer unit, sockets and earthing often need updating. An EICR will show what's needed.
An RCD cuts the power in a fraction of a second if someone touches a live part or there's a fault to earth. Older fuse boxes don't have them, which is the main safety reason to upgrade.
Usually, yes. The charger needs its own circuit from the consumer unit, which 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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