What we do across South Bristol
The work that fills most of our week, from full rewires to a single socket.
House rewiring
Full and partial rewires for terraces, semis and post-war homes, planned and priced in writing after a free survey.
House rewiring →Fuse board replacement
Old fuse boxes and early RCD boards replaced with a metal board with RCBO protection for every circuit.
Consumer units →EICRs and landlord certificates
Condition reports for owners, buyers, sellers and landlords, explained in plain English.
EICRs →Fault finding
Tripping circuits, dead sockets and flickering lights traced with proper test equipment and priced before any repair.
Fault finding →EV chargers
7kW smart chargers for drives and garages, with the supply and the board checked first.
EV chargers →Small jobs and lighting
Sockets, switches, downlights, alarms and outdoor lights at published fixed prices.
Small jobs →Fixed prices in South Bristol
The same published prices apply across Bristol: no postcode premiums, and the price we agree is the price you pay.
Prices exclude VAT. Full price lists with VAT-inclusive totals are on each service page.
South Bristol, area by area
Each area page covers the homes we work in there and the questions local customers ask.
Bedminster and Southville
Victorian terraces either side of North Street and East Street, many with loft conversions and knocked-through kitchens.
Knowle, Totterdown and Brislington
Totterdown's steep terraces, the semis of Knowle and Brislington, and the interwar estate of Knowle West.
Bishopsworth and around
Our home patch: Bishopsworth and Headley Park, Bedminster Down, and the post-war estates of Hartcliffe and Withywood.
Hengrove, Stockwood and Whitchurch
Largely post-war homes, many with drives and garages, where EV chargers and garage supplies are practical.
Just south of the city
The villages over the city edge, where older cottages and larger gardens bring their own jobs.
South Bristol homes and their electrics
South Bristol's housing was built in three broad waves, and each wave tends to need something different from its electrics. Knowing which one a house belongs to is half the survey, and it is why our quotes land close to the final bill.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces
The terraces of Bedminster, Southville, Windmill Hill and Totterdown have usually been rewired at least once, often in the 1960s to 80s, then extended with a loft, a side return or a knocked-through kitchen. The typical finding is a patchwork: newer circuits on an old board, a kitchen sharing a circuit with half the ground floor, and no RCD protection on the older circuits. A board change with remedial work often sorts it; where the old cable is past its best, a rewire is the honest answer.
Interwar homes
Knowle West, Bedminster Down, Headley Park and much of Knowle and Bishopsworth were built between the wars, as council estates and as private semis. Most have been rewired since, but the fuse board is often the oldest part left, and an EICR is the quickest way to see whether the house needs a new board, a few remedial items or more.
Post-war estates
Hartcliffe, Withywood, Stockwood and much of Hengrove and Whitchurch were built after the war. Their wiring is usually PVC-insulated and often still tests well, so the work tends to be modern protection, extra circuits for kitchens and showers, and EV chargers on the drive rather than full rewires.
Landlords in South Bristol
Bedminster and Brislington West are selective licensing wards, so most privately rented homes there need a council licence, and a house shared by three or more people from two or more households needs an HMO licence anywhere in Bristol. The council's licence checker confirms it for an address, and our landlord EICRs start from £200 + VAT.
How we price: no surprises
Every job is different, so we look before we quote.
We check what's actually there before quoting anything.
The price we agree is the price you pay.
If we find anything unexpected, we stop, explain it and agree any change with you before continuing.
Estimates are always free, and there's never any obligation.
What Bristol customers say
"Great quality work, punctual and very clean. Highly recommend."
"Great professionalism and clear communication. Luke was able to get us booked in the same week."
"The most reliable and knowledgeable electricians I've come across. Extremely professional."
Frequently asked questions
Where are you based?
In Bishopsworth, BS13. Most of our work is within a few miles of it, across BS3, BS4, BS13 and BS14, and we cover the rest of Bristol too.
How quickly can you get to me in South Bristol?
Usually within a few days for routine work. If something is urgent, tell us when you call and we will be honest about when we can get there.
Which South Bristol areas do you cover?
All of it: Bedminster, Southville, Windmill Hill and Ashton Gate in BS3; Knowle, Knowle West, Totterdown and Brislington in BS4; Bishopsworth, Headley Park, Bedminster Down, Hartcliffe, Withywood and Highridge in BS13; Hengrove, Stockwood and Whitchurch in BS14; and Long Ashton, Dundry, Winford and Chew Magna just outside the city.
Do you charge extra to come out in South Bristol?
No, South Bristol is home. Estimates are free, and any visit cost is agreed when you book, not sprung on you later.
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