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Electricians in Wilmslow
Find a local electrician in Wilmslow
There are 6 electricians on Houzie covering Wilmslow (SK9). Wilmslow is in Cheshire East, not Greater Manchester, so notifiable work is signed off through Cheshire East Council. For a rewire, a new fuse box or a car charger, choose an electrician registered with NICEIC, NAPIT or another approved scheme.
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From rewiring a Victorian villa near the town centre to fitting a car charger, garden lighting or power for a hot tub, find electricians who cover Wilmslow and SK9 and contact them directly.
Electricians covering Wilmslow
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Simon Christopher Electrical Ltd
Simon Christopher Electrical is a Sale-based electrical company run by Simon Dunn, who has been qualified for 12 years…
E & S Electrical Services
E & S Electrical Services is a Wythenshawe-based electrical business run by Edward Williamson, with more than 10 years'…
RJ Newall Electrical
RJ Newall Electrical is a Cheadle-based domestic electrical contractor, trading since 2004, with more than 30 years'…
P.A.B Electrical Services
P.A.B Electrical Services is an electrician based in Hazel Grove, Stockport, working across Greater Manchester. Call or…
Radar Electrical Installations Ltd
Radar Electrical Installations is a Stockport-based electrical company with more than 15 years' experience, serving…
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Price guide
How much does an electrician cost in Wilmslow?
Electricians don't publish one price list for Wilmslow, so these figures come from recent UK cost guides. Larger houses with more rooms and circuits take longer to rewire or test, and long cable runs to outbuildings add to the cost, so always get a written quote.
| Job | Typical price | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly rate | Around £45 an hour[1] | – |
| Day rate | Around £335 a day[1] | – |
| Emergency or out-of-hours work | £80–£110+ an hour[1] | – |
| Replace a socket | £25–£80[1] | Under an hour |
| Fit a new light fitting | £40–£120[1] | About an hour |
| Fault finding | £50–£200[1] | Varies |
| EICR (electrical safety report) | £125–£300[1] | Depends on home size |
| Consumer unit (fuse box) replacement | £450–£750[2] | 4–6 hours |
| Home EV charger (7kW, installed) | £800–£1,200[3] | 2–4 hours on the day |
| Full rewire, 2-bed house | Around £4,500[4] | 3–4 days |
| Full rewire, 3-bed house | Around £6,500[4] | 4–5 days |
Common jobs
What electrical work do Wilmslow homes need?
Charge points for electric cars
Most Wilmslow houses have a drive, and many have room for two cars. A home charger goes on its own circuit. Your installer should notify Electricity North West, which runs the local network, and check your supply can take it.
Planning this? See the Home EV charger projectRewiring older houses
Wilmslow grew after the railway arrived in 1842, when Manchester merchants built houses here. In a house of that age the wiring has usually been changed many times, and a full rewire sorts it out in one go.
Planning this? See the Rewire or new fuse box projectUpgrading the fuse box
An older consumer unit without RCD protection is worth replacing, especially before adding a charger, heat pump, hot tub or garden room. A modern one cuts the power fast if a fault develops.
Planning this? See the Rewire or new fuse box projectGardens, garden rooms and hot tubs
Outside sockets, garden and driveway lighting, and power to garden offices and hot tubs all need outdoor cable and RCD protection, and usually a new circuit.
Extensions, kitchens and smart lighting
A new kitchen or extension means new circuits, more sockets and lighting. It's also the easiest time to add smart lighting and heating controls, before the walls are plastered.
EICRs before you buy or let
An Electrical Installation Condition Report shows what you're taking on before you buy. Landlords need one at least every five years.
Smaller jobs to add on while they're there
- Extra double sockets
- USB-C sockets
- Kitchen downlights
- Outside sockets
- Driveway lighting
- Garden lighting
- Security lighting
- Linked smoke alarms
- Electric shower circuits
- Cooker and hob connections
- Bathroom extractor fans
- Video doorbells
- Smart heating controls
Before you hire
How do I choose a good electrician in Wilmslow?
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Check their registration
Ask which competent person scheme they're with, such as NICEIC or NAPIT, and look them up on the Competent Person Electrical Register. A registered electrician can sign off notifiable work without you applying to Cheshire East Council's building control.
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Match them to the job
For a car charger, ask whether they're an approved installer for the charger you want. For smart lighting or a garden room, ask to see similar work.
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Get a quote that spells it out
Check whether it covers lifting floors, chasing walls, making good, and any digging for outside cables.
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Check their insurance
Ask to see public liability insurance before work starts.
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Agree how and when you'll pay
A deposit for materials is normal on a bigger job. Pay the balance once the work is tested and certified.
Qualifications to look for
- Competent person scheme: Registration with a scheme such as NICEIC or NAPIT, so they can self-certify notifiable work.
- Level 3 electrical qualification: For example an NVQ Level 3 in electrotechnical services, usually backed by the AM2 practical assessment.
- Wiring Regulations (BS 7671): An up-to-date certificate in the IET Wiring Regulations, often listed as City & Guilds 2382.
- Inspection and testing: Needed for EICRs and certifying work, for example City & Guilds 2391.
- ECS card: The industry ID card that shows an electrician's qualifications and experience.
What should I ask before booking?
- Which scheme are you with, and what's your registration number?
- Have you worked on houses like mine before?
- Will you notify Cheshire East building control and give me the certificates?
- Can my fuse box and supply take a car charger or hot tub?
- Does the price include making good walls, floors and outside paths?
- What guarantee do you give on the work?
Your responsibilities
What do owners, landlords and renters in Wilmslow need to know?
If you own your home
The electrics are yours to look after.
- Use a registered electrician for notifiable work
- Keep every certificate. You'll need them when you sell
- Adding a charger, hot tub and heat pump? Check your supply can take them all
If you let a property
Private landlords in England have legal duties.
- Get the electrics inspected and tested at least every five years
- Give tenants a copy of the report before they move in, or within 28 days of the inspection
- Arrange any remedial work the report calls for, usually within 28 days
If you rent
The wiring is your landlord's responsibility.
- Ask for a copy of the latest EICR
- Report faults or scorch marks to your landlord or agent in writing
- Don't change the wiring yourself
What should I do in an electrical emergency in Wilmslow?
Get an electrician out as soon as you can if you notice:
- A burning smell, or brown marks on a socket or switch
- Buzzing or crackling from a socket or the fuse box
- A trip switch that won't stay up
- Water near lights, sockets or the consumer unit
If it's safe, switch off at the consumer unit and keep away from anything wet or damaged. Out-of-hours call-outs cost more, so ask the price before the electrician sets off.
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Questions
Questions about electricians in Wilmslow
Which electricians cover Wilmslow?
The electricians listed on this page all say they cover Wilmslow and the SK9 postcode. Many are based nearby in Stockport, Trafford or south Manchester, so check the nearby areas too.
Who do I tell about electrical work in Wilmslow?
Wilmslow is in Cheshire East, so building control is Cheshire East Council, not Stockport or Manchester. A registered electrician will notify them for you and give you a compliance certificate.
Can I have an EV charger fitted?
Yes, if you have off-street parking. The charger needs its own circuit and is notifiable work, so use a registered electrician or EV installer. They should notify Electricity North West, which runs the network in Wilmslow.
Do I need an electrician for a hot tub or garden room?
Yes. Both usually need a new circuit run from the house, with outdoor cable and RCD protection. That's notifiable work, so use a registered electrician and keep the certificate.
How much is a rewire for a house in Wilmslow?
Recent cost guides put a full rewire of a three-bed house in Manchester at around £6,500. Bigger houses with more rooms and circuits cost more. Get two or three written quotes.
What should I do if the power goes off on my street?
Call 105, the free power cut number. If it's only your home, check the consumer unit first. If something has tripped and won't reset, call an electrician.
I'm an electrician based in Wilmslow. Can I list my business?
Yes. A basic listing on Houzie is free. Add your business, choose Wilmslow and the other areas you cover, and we'll check your details and publish your listing.
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Which electricians cover areas near Wilmslow?
Many electricians who work in Wilmslow also cover south Stockport and south Manchester. If you want more choice, try these areas.
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All areas we cover
Bolton
Cheshire East
- Wilmslow 6
Manchester
- Manchester City Centre 4
- Ancoats & New Islington
- Hulme & Moss Side 3
- Whalley Range 3
- Chorlton 9
- Didsbury 11
- Withington 8
- Fallowfield & Rusholme 7
- Levenshulme & Burnage 4
- Gorton 1
- Longsight & Ardwick 1
- Openshaw & Clayton
- Cheetham Hill
- Blackley & Crumpsall 1
- Moston & Newton Heath
- Wythenshawe 8
- Northenden 8
Rochdale
Salford
Stockport
Tameside
Trafford
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