From full rewires to consumer unit replacements and EV charger installation, FirQuote connects you with certified local electricians who assess your property and provide a clear, written quote before any work begins.
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Electrical work in the home must comply with Part P of the Building Regulations. This means any qualified electrician you use should be registered with a competent person scheme such as NICEIC, NAPIT, or SELECT (in Scotland). This allows them to self-certify their work without requiring a separate building control inspection.
Costs vary widely depending on the job. An electrical inspection condition report (EICR) typically costs £150–£300. A consumer unit replacement costs £300–£600. A full rewire of a typical three-bedroom house costs £3,000–£6,000 or more. EV charger installation typically costs £500–£1,000.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is required by law for rental properties every five years. For homeowners, it is recommended every 10 years or when buying a property. Mortgage lenders and insurers sometimes require one for older properties.
Homes built before the 1990s may have wiring that does not meet current standards. Signs of outdated wiring include round-pin sockets, older fuse boxes with ceramic fuses rather than MCBs, or black rubber insulation on cables. A qualified electrician can assess whether a full rewire or partial upgrade is needed.
The consumer unit — sometimes called the fuse box — is the heart of your home's electrical system. Modern consumer units contain miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) and residual current devices (RCDs) that protect against overcurrent and earth faults respectively. Older fuse boxes with rewirable ceramic fuses offer far less protection. Replacing an outdated consumer unit with a modern unit containing RCDs is one of the most important electrical safety improvements any homeowner can make, and is typically required as part of any major electrical work.
Electric vehicle ownership is growing rapidly and home charging is the most convenient and cost-effective way to charge. A dedicated home EV charger — a 7kW wallbox — will charge most electric vehicles overnight. Installation requires a qualified electrician and, in most cases, must be registered with the local Distribution Network Operator. The government's EV chargepoint grant (formerly OZEV) provides financial assistance for eligible homeowners, subject to conditions.
Always verify that an electrician is registered with a government-approved competent person scheme before work begins. NICEIC, NAPIT, and SELECT are the main ones in the UK. A registered electrician will issue you with an Electrical Installation Certificate on completion of the work, which you will need for future property sales and insurance purposes. Get a written quote that specifies the scope of work, materials to be used, and whether work will be notified to building control before agreeing to anything.
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