Electricians in Birmingham
NICEIC approved electricians for homes, rental properties and commercial premises across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Electrical work we do
Consumer units
Fuse board upgrades with RCD/RCBO protection and surge protection.
Fault finding
Tripping circuits, dead sockets, flickering lights and burning smells.
Sockets & lighting
Extra sockets, USB sockets, LED downlights, outside lights.
Rewires
Full and partial rewires for older homes and refurbishments.
Showers & cookers
Electric shower, cooker and immersion heater circuits.
Smoke & CO alarms
Mains-wired and sealed-battery alarms for homes and rentals, interlinked where needed.
Inspections
EICRs for landlords, buyers and homeowners, plus portable appliance testing for work equipment.
Power gone or something unsafe? See our emergency electrician service.
We also test work equipment for offices, shops and rented homes. See our PAT testingpage for how it works and what it costs.
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 our24/7 emergency electrician.
Power keeps tripping? Our guide on RCDsexplains why it happens and what you can safely check first.
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.
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.
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 test first and tell you 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.