Commercial Electrician York
Commercial electrical work in York
Shops, offices, cafes, bars, hospitality venues, and small industrial units. NICEIC approved. Out-of-hours available. Work agreed in writing before it starts.
Commercial electrical services in York
I carry out a full range of commercial electrical work across York — from a single-circuit fault to a full commercial fit-out. The businesses I work with most regularly include independent retailers, food and drink venues, offices, and small industrial units. The jobs vary; the approach doesn't: clear estimate before work starts, job done properly, nothing extra on the invoice.
Commercial EICRs
Full inspection and test of the fixed electrical installation. Every 5 years as standard, though lease agreements and insurance policies may require more frequently. Report issued the same day.
Consumer Unit Upgrades
Old fuse boards replaced with modern consumer units. Priced by circuit count. Hager units with individual RCBOs as standard. Power restored the same day. Part P self-certified.
LED Lighting Upgrades
Replace outdated fluorescent or halogen fittings with modern LED. Better light quality, lower running costs, longer service life. Retail displays, office lighting, kitchen extraction areas, signage circuits.
Additional Circuits
New socket circuits, dedicated appliance circuits (commercial ovens, fridges, A/C units), data room power, till points, card reader supplies. Sized and run properly — not extended from an existing ring.
Three-Phase Supply Work
Assessment of current and planned load requirements. Three-phase distribution board upgrades, new three-phase circuits for commercial kitchen equipment, workshops, and EV charging installations.
PAT Testing
Portable Appliance Testing for all business types. Full written record, pass/fail labels, recommended retest dates. Can be combined with an EICR visit. See the PAT testing page.
Fault Finding
Intermittent trips, circuit failures, unexplained power loss. I find the cause rather than guess at it. Most commercial faults are traced and diagnosed on the first visit.
Commercial Fit-Outs
First and second fix electrical installation for new commercial premises or refurbishments. Consumer unit design, circuit layout, socket and lighting positions agreed upfront. Full certification on completion.
Out-of-hours working — no interruption to trading
Most commercial electrical work doesn’t need to happen during trading hours. For businesses that can’t shut down, I can work early mornings, evenings, or weekends. Consumer unit replacements that require a power-off period, LED refit programmes, new circuit installations — all can be scheduled outside your trading window.
Out-of-hours hours and any associated additional costs are always confirmed in writing before work begins. No surprises on the invoice.
Sectors I work in regularly
☕ Cafes & Coffee Shops
🍻 Bars & Restaurants
🛒 Retail Shops
💼 Offices
⛪ Places of Worship
🔨 Workshops & Units
Not on the list? Get in touch — if it’s a commercial premises in York, I can almost certainly help.
How commercial jobs work
Commercial work nearly always starts with a site visit. I’ll assess the existing installation, understand what the job requires, and give you a clear written estimate before anything is agreed. For larger jobs I’ll propose a schedule — which parts of the work need power down, how long each phase takes, and when the premises will be fully operational again.
All commercial work is certified under BS 7671. Notifiable work is self-certified under Part P as an NICEIC Approved Contractor — no separate building control involvement needed.
I’m not a large contractor. I don’t run teams of people on multiple sites. What you get is the same person for every stage of the job — survey, estimate, installation, certification. That tends to produce better outcomes than a project that passes through four different hands.
Frequently asked questions
How often does a commercial property need an EICR?
Every 5 years as standard. But your lease, insurance policy, or premises licence may specify a shorter interval. The EICR itself states a recommended date for the next inspection based on findings — an older or more complex installation may warrant sooner than 5 years.
Can you work without disrupting my business?
In most cases, yes. A lot of commercial electrical work — fitting additional sockets, LED refit, fault finding — doesn’t need the power off at all. Where power does need to be off, I’ll isolate individual circuits rather than the whole board where possible, and agree a schedule that minimises disruption to your operation.
Do I need three-phase power?
Possibly. Three-phase is needed when total demand is consistently high — commercial kitchen equipment, heavy workshop machinery, large A/C systems, or multiple EV chargers on the same supply. A load assessment will determine whether your existing single-phase supply is adequate or whether an upgrade is warranted. DNO involvement is required for a new three-phase supply.
Can you combine an EICR and PAT testing in one visit?
Yes — and for most commercial premises this is the most efficient approach. I carry out the EICR on the fixed installation and PAT test the portable appliances on the same visit. One disruption, one report, one invoice.
Do you work with commercial landlords and managing agents?
Yes. Commercial landlords and managing agents are welcome to add Bright Sparks to an approved contractor list. I can coordinate directly with tenants and report back to the agent or landlord. Get in touch to discuss an ongoing arrangement.
Commercial electrical work in York
Tell me what the job is and when you need it done. I’ll give you a clear estimate and a realistic schedule.