Electrician in Reading
Experienced electricians covering Reading and its suburbs. Whether it's a landlord EICR, a full rewire on an older terrace or a fuse box that keeps tripping, we'll get it sorted safely.
Your Local Electrician
Trusted Electrical Work in Reading
Reading has a huge stock of Victorian terraces around the centre, Newtown and Katesgrove — many with undersized boards and dated wiring — plus a busy rental and HMO market that keeps demand high for EICRs and landlord safety certificates. Out in Caversham, Tilehurst, Earley and Woodley you've got 1930s and post-war semis, alongside newer riverside apartments near the centre, each with their own quirks.
We're a short run down the M4 from our Slough base, so covering Reading is easy for us — and because you get the same electrician each time, there's continuity if you've a portfolio of properties or a job that runs over a couple of visits.
Areas We Cover in Reading
- Caversham
- Tilehurst
- Earley
- Woodley
- Newtown
- Katesgrove
What We Do
Electrical Services in Reading
From our core fuse box speciality to rewires, inspections and emergencies — all carried out to current BS 7671 standards and fully certified.
Fuse Box Replacement
Upgrade your old fuse board to a modern, safe consumer unit with RCD protection. Our core speciality ensures your home meets current safety standards.
Full Rewires
Complete electrical rewiring for older properties. We handle everything from first fix to final accessories with minimal disruption.
EICR Certificates
EICR certificates for landlords, homebuyers and homeowners in Slough. Thorough inspection and testing to identify hazards and prove electrical safety.
EV Charger Installation
Home EV charger installation across Slough and Windsor. We survey your consumer unit and earthing, then fit and certify a 7kW wallbox on your driveway.
Emergency Callout
24/7 emergency response for power cuts, tripping circuits, and dangerous electrical faults. We'll get you back up and running.
Lighting Installation
Interior and exterior lighting solutions. From LED downlights to garden security lighting, we design and install it all.
Electric Shower Installation
Electric shower installs and replacements, done properly. We size the circuit, cable and MCB to the shower's kW rating, with RCD protection and bathroom bonding checked.
Extra Sockets & USB Points
Adding extra sockets, moving badly placed ones and fitting USB-C points — kitchen worktop runs, home-office power and neat trunking or chased-in cable.
Garden & Outdoor Electrics
Weatherproof outdoor sockets, armoured power to sheds and garden offices, hot tub supplies and garden lighting. Every outdoor circuit RCD-protected and certified.
Smoke Alarm Installation
Hardwired and interlinked smoke, heat and CO alarms fitted to BS 5839-6. Landlord and HMO compliant, with tidy wireless retrofits that leave your ceilings alone.
Fault Finding
Expert diagnosis of electrical issues. We trace and rectify faults quickly to ensure your system is safe and functional.
From a Reading Customer
“Complete rewire on our 1960s property. Billy and team were incredibly professional, left the house immaculate. Brilliant work!”
Emma Thompson · Reading · via TrustATrader
Common Questions
Electricians in Reading — FAQs
Do you cover the whole of Reading?
Yes — we cover all of Reading and the surrounding areas, including Caversham, Tilehurst, Earley, Woodley and nearby villages. If you're not sure whether you're in our patch, just give us a call and we'll confirm.
How quickly can you get to Reading?
We're based in Slough, roughly around 25–30 minutes from Reading, so we can usually get to you promptly for a quote or a planned job. For genuine emergencies — a power cut, burning smell or repeatedly tripping supply — we offer a 24/7 callout.
Are you registered to carry out notifiable electrical work in Reading?
Yes. We're Part P registered and NAPIT approved, so notifiable work such as fuse box replacements is certified and notified to Building Control on your behalf. You'll receive the relevant Electrical Installation Certificate for your records, insurance and any future sale.
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