Electricians in Orpington

The most common electrical job in Orpington is a consumer unit replacement. Many BR6 semis still run rewireable fuse boxes or early plastic units without RCD protection. Since the 18th Edition, replacement units in domestic properties are metal-clad and provide RCD protection on final circuits. Across South London this runs £350–£1,500, with the spread reflecting the number of circuits and how much remedial work the existing wiring needs.

A consumer unit change is also the point at which existing wiring gets tested properly, and that is where costs move. If circuits fail insulation resistance testing, the honest answer is a partial or full rewire rather than a new board on old cable. A full rewire of a three-bed house in South London spans £4,000–£18,000. That wide range reflects whether floors and plaster come up, and whether the house is occupied during the work.

EV charger installations have grown quickly in Orpington, helped by the off-street parking that most inter-war and post-war plots have. A typical installation costs £800–£1,500. The practical constraint is usually the distance from the consumer unit to the parking space and whether the main fuse and supply can carry the load, so an installer should check the incoming supply rating rather than assume it.

Anything on a fixed installation is notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations. In practice that means either using an electrician registered with a competent person scheme, who self-certifies, or notifying Building Control directly and paying for inspection. Ask which route applies before work starts.

You should receive an Electrical Installation Certificate on completion of notifiable work. Keep it. A buyer's solicitor will ask for it.

Listing data is refreshed continuously; pricing guidance was last reviewed in August 2026.