Electricians in Birmingham
NICEIC approved electricians for homes, rental properties and commercial premises across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Electrical work we do
We do all electrical work for homes and businesses in Birmingham, except industrial sites.
- Consumer unit replacement: Old fuse boxes swapped for a new board that cuts the power if electricity leaks.
- Fault finding: Tripping circuits, dead sockets and flickering lights, traced and fixed.
- Socket installation: Extra sockets, USB sockets and outdoor sockets fitted.
- Lighting: New lights, LED downlights and outside lights fitted.
- House rewiring: Full and part rewires for older homes and refurbishments.
- Electric shower and cooker circuits: New circuits wired in for electric showers and cookers.
- Electric boiler circuits: A new circuit for an electric boiler, and a check that your supply can take it.
- EV charger installation: Chargers for electric cars (EVs) fitted and wired in.
- Smoke and CO alarms: Mains-wired and sealed-battery alarms for homes and rentals.
- EICR: A full check of your wiring, written up in an electrical safety report.
- PAT testing: Safety tests on plug-in equipment for offices, shops and rented homes.
- Commercial electrical work: Fixed wire testing, faults, lighting and repairs for shops, offices and other businesses.
Starting prices
A consumer unit replacement starts from £700. An EICR starts from £160. A full house rewire starts from £4,500 for a 1–2 bed house. PAT testing is £60 per visit, plus £3.50 per item.
A few words explained
A consumer unit is your fuse box. It's where the power for each circuit starts.
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a safety check of your wiring. You get a report that lists anything unsafe.
Fixed wire testing is the same kind of check for a business. It covers the wiring built into the building. PAT testing checks the things you plug in.
Power gone or something unsafe? See our emergency electrician service.
Areas
We cover all of Birmingham and the West Midlands. We've been doing this since 2002. You can read more about us if you'd like to know who we are.
When to call an electrician
Don't ignore these. They're often the first sign of a bigger problem.
- Sockets or switches that feel warm, buzz or crackle
- Lights that flicker or dim when something else switches on
- A fuse box that trips again and again
- Scorch marks, melted plastic or a burning smell
- Sockets that feel loose when you plug something in
Smell burning or see scorch marks? Switch off at the fuse box. Then call our 24/7 emergency electrician.
Power keeps tripping? Our guide on RCDs explains why it happens and what you can safely check first. If it trips when the boiler comes on, see our guide to a boiler tripping the electrics.
Signs of very old wiring
Black rubber-covered cables, old round-pin sockets, a fuse box with a wooden back or fuse wire, and metal light fittings with no earth wire are all signs the wiring could be decades old. That doesn't always mean a full rewire, but it's worth having it tested with an EICR. Our house rewiring page explains full and part rewires and what they cost.
Can I do it myself?
Changing a light bulb or a plug fuse is fine. Bigger jobs are a different story. In England, work like adding a new circuit, replacing a fuse box, or most work in bathrooms has to meet Part P of the Building Regulations. That means it must be done by a registered electrician, or checked by Building Control.
A registered electrician can sign the work off themselves and send you the certificate. Keep it safe, because you'll need it if you ever sell the house. DIY electrics that haven't been signed off can cause problems with home insurance and house sales, and they're a common reason homes fail an EICR.
Local pages: Erdington.
Common questions
Will I get a certificate for the work?
Yes. New circuits and consumer unit changes come with an Electrical Installation Certificate, and smaller jobs with a Minor Works Certificate. Notifiable work is registered with Building Control through NICEIC.
Do I need a new consumer unit?
Not always. Common reasons to replace one are no RCD protection, a damaged or overheating board, an old rewireable-fuse board, or a failed EICR. We will tell you honestly if an upgrade is genuinely needed.
Why does my electric keep tripping?
Usually one faulty appliance, water getting into an outside light or socket, or a fault on a circuit. Unplug everything on the tripping circuit and reset; if it holds, plug items back one at a time. If it still trips with everything unplugged, the fault is in the wiring and needs an electrician.
