West Midlands, England
Electricians in Birmingham
Free quotes from Birmingham electricians for rewires, consumer units, sockets, lighting, EICRs and EV chargers in Moseley, Harborne, Erdington and Sutton Coldfield.
Birmingham is a city of terraces and suburbs. Tunnel-backed Victorian terraces fill Small Heath, Sparkhill and Handsworth, Edwardian villas line the roads of Moseley and Kings Heath, and inter-war semis spread out through Hall Green, Erdington and Sutton Coldfield. The city centre has added thousands of new flats on top.
Whatever kind of home or business you have, you can describe the electrical work once and compare quotes from electricians who cover Birmingham.
What Birmingham homeowners ask electricians for
Sockets and circuits
Adding double and USB sockets in kitchens, bedrooms and home offices across the city's terraces and semis.
Consumer unit upgrades
Replacing older boards with modern consumer units with RCD protection.
Shop and office electrics
LED lighting, socket layouts and testing for small commercial premises.
Installation, repairs and upgrades in Birmingham
Terraces, villas and inter-war semis
Many of Birmingham's terraces and semis were last rewired in the 1970s or 80s, when people had far fewer appliances. Kitchens with two sockets and bedrooms with one are common, which is why adding sockets and circuits is one of the most frequent requests local electricians get – often alongside a new consumer unit.
In the city centre and Jewellery Quarter, newer flats bring different jobs: lighting changes, extra sockets, fault finding and work that has to be booked with the building's management. Small shops and offices across the city also need lighting upgrades and periodic testing.
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Pricing an electrical job in Birmingham
Two quotes for similar work in Birmingham can differ more than you might expect. It often comes down to things like these:
- Consumer unit age: an older board may need replacing before new circuits can be added.
- Number of new points: more sockets and lights mean more chasing, cable and accessories.
- City-centre access: parking and building rules in blocks of flats and the Jewellery Quarter.
For indicative UK prices by type of job, see our electrician prices guide.
Birmingham electrician FAQs
How much does it cost to add a double socket in Birmingham?
Adding a socket to an existing circuit is a relatively small job, but the price depends on the wall type, the cable route and whether the circuit can take it. Several sockets in one visit is usually better value. Compare written quotes for your home.
Do I need a new consumer unit to add sockets?
Not usually for one or two sockets on an existing circuit, as long as the circuit and its protection are suitable. A new circuit, or a board without RCD protection, may mean an upgrade is recommended.
Do Birmingham electricians cover Solihull and the Black Country?
Many work across the West Midlands. Your postcode decides which electricians receive your request.
Homes and wiring in West Midlands
Red-brick Victorian terraces and big inter-war and post-war estates make up much of the West Midlands' housing. Many of those homes were last rewired decades ago, so rewires, consumer unit replacements and extra sockets in kitchens and home offices are everyday jobs. The region also has a large stock of small industrial units and shops that need commercial electricians.
Much domestic electrical work in England must meet Part P of the Building Regulations. Choose an electrician who can certify notifiable work through a competent person scheme, and keep the certificates with your property documents. How to choose an electrician.
Local electricians near Birmingham
Electricians who work in Birmingham typically also cover the surrounding parts of West Midlands, including:
- Moseley
- Kings Heath
- Harborne
- Edgbaston
- Erdington
- Sutton Coldfield
- Hall Green
- Selly Oak
- Solihull
- West Bromwich
- Wolverhampton
- Coventry
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