Electricians in Wokingham

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.

Wokingham is an old market town that has grown a lot in recent decades, so its electrical work varies street by street. The centre, around the market place, has older and listed buildings. If your home is listed, external changes such as new outside lights, an EV charger on a front wall, or cable runs on a visible elevation may need listed building consent, so check with Wokingham Borough Council first. Estates such as Woosehill, from the 1970s and 1980s, usually have PVC wiring in reasonable condition, but often an original consumer unit with no RCD protection and too few sockets.

Newer neighbourhoods such as Arborfield Green, Montague Park and Matthewsgreen have modern installations. New homes built in England since mid-2022 usually come with an EV charge point where there's parking. Faults in the first couple of years may still be covered by the developer's warranty, so check before paying an electrician. Common jobs in newer homes include extra sockets, outside power, garden lighting and power to garden offices.

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.