Electrical Services in York

Yes. Since 2020, landlords in England must have an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) carried out on every rental property with a maximum of five years between inspections, assuming everything's in good order. You might hear this called a landlord safety check or landlord safety certificate — it's the same thing. You need to provide a copy to tenants within 28 days of the inspection and to new tenants before they move in. I've written a full guide to EICRs if you want the detail.

What most people call a landlord safety certificate or landlord electrical safety check is actually an EICR — an Electrical Installation Condition Report. It's a formal assessment of your property's fixed wiring, consumer unit, sockets, switches, and any hardwired equipment. It's legally required for all rental properties in England, with inspections at a maximum of every five years if everything is satisfactory. The report uses codes: C1 (danger present), C2 (potentially dangerous), and C3 (improvement recommended).

I charge approximately £1,800 + VAT per bedroom as a starting point — so a typical 3-bed house would be around £5,400 + VAT. That includes durable, reliable materials throughout — I don't cut corners on cable, fittings, or consumer units. There are factors that can affect the final price, such as wall construction, accessibility, and the scope of work, so I always do a free survey first and give you a clear written estimate. Read my complete rewiring guide for more detail.

Most domestic EV charger installations take half a day once the paperwork is sorted. Before installation, I need to apply to your DNO (Distribution Network Operator) for permission — this is a legal requirement, and I handle the whole application for you. I'll also survey your supply to check your main fuse can handle the additional load, and advise on the best charger location. Once installed, I notify both building control and the DNO that the work's been completed. It's all part of the service — you don't need to chase any of it. Check my EV charger guide for the full picture.

They're essentially the same thing — the consumer unit is the modern name for what most people still call a fuse board or fuse box. The technology has evolved over the years: from rewireable fuses (actual fuse wire) to MCBs (switches that trip automatically) to RCDs (devices that detect earth faults and cut the power in milliseconds) to RCBOs, which combine everything into one device per circuit. Think of it as parenting styles getting stricter with each generation — the modern RCBO is the helicopter parent watching every circuit individually. Read my consumer unit guide for the full story.

Yes. I offer 24/7 emergency electrical response across York and surrounding areas, with a 60-minute target response time. If you've got a burning smell, complete loss of power, or anything that feels dangerous — call me straight away on 01904 530 735.

Yes — I'm an NICEIC Approved Contractor, which means my work is regularly assessed to make sure it meets the highest industry standards. NICEIC is one of the government-approved competent person schemes, so all my notifiable work is self-certified and reported to building control. I'm also fully insured. Watch what NICEIC approval means →

Absolutely. I install and configure smart lighting, heating controls, and home automation systems compatible with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. The difference with me is I set it up properly and explain how everything works in plain English — no jargon, no half-finished setup you can't figure out.

Yes. Agricultural and equestrian environments need electrical installations that can handle dust, moisture, and the presence of animals — all of which create challenges that standard domestic work doesn't. I use IP-rated enclosures, appropriate cable protection, and design installations with animal safety at the forefront. Horses and livestock are far more sensitive to stray voltages than humans, so proper earthing and RCD protection is critical.