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Electricians: rewires, fuse boards, EICRs and EV-ready supplies, and what to check
An electrician handles rewires, consumer units, EICRs, EV-charger supplies and faults, and should be registered with a competent-person scheme so the work is certified under Part P. We read your enquiry and reply by email; we do not pass your enquiry to a trade. Free for homeowners.
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What electricians cover
- Full and partial rewires.
- Consumer unit (fuse box) replacements.
- EICR electrical safety reports.
- EV charger supplies and other dedicated circuits.
- Faults, sockets, lighting and emergencies.
Why registration matters
A registered electrician (NICEIC, NAPIT, ELECSA or Stroma) can self-certify notifiable work under Part P and issue the Electrical Installation Certificate. That certificate is what proves the work is compliant, so it should be part of any rewire, board change or new circuit.
How to choose a trade
- Use an electrician registered with a competent-person scheme (NICEIC, NAPIT, ELECSA or Stroma).
- Confirm the EIC will be issued and the work notified under Part P.
- Get itemised quotes and read independent reviews before booking.
Frequently asked questions
What does an electrician do?
Full and partial rewires, consumer unit replacements, EICR safety reports, EV-charger supplies and other dedicated circuits, plus faults, sockets and lighting. For notifiable work they should issue an Electrical Installation Certificate and notify it under Part P.
Why does my electrician need to be registered?
A registered electrician with a competent-person scheme can self-certify notifiable work under Part P and issue the EIC that proves compliance. Using an unregistered electrician can leave the work un-notified and uncertified, which causes problems when you sell, let or remortgage.
How many electricians will contact me?
None at the moment. We read your enquiry and reply; we do not currently pass it to any electrician, and we never sell it to a list of trades. VettedHome is free for homeowners.
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Editor, VettedHome
Adam leads VettedHome's editorial coverage of UK home services. He is the founder and managing director of Muswell Rose, the commercial strategy and modern systems business behind a portfolio of UK information sites, and he researches and writes the plain-English guides that help homeowners choose between installers and trades, drawing on the standards set by the relevant bodies for each job, such as Gas Safe Register, NICEIC, MCS, TrustMark and the Property Care Association. He is clear about what to check before any work starts.
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