Electricians in Enfield

What is the housing like across Enfield?

Enfield covers a wide stretch of north London, and the homes change a lot from one district to the next. Around Enfield Town and Bush Hill Park there are Victorian and Edwardian houses, some of them substantial. Large parts of the borough were built up between the wars, so 1930s semis and short terraces with bay windows line many residential roads. Towards the Lea Valley in the east, Ponders End, Enfield Highway and Enfield Lock mix older terraces with post-war estates, blocks of flats and newer housing.

Which electrical jobs come up in interwar and older homes?

Interwar houses were often wired with cable that has now reached the end of its life, and some have only had partial updates since. Lighting circuits without an earth wire, a mixture of old and new sockets, and a board with no RCD protection are typical findings. If you are planning to redecorate, ask whether a rewire should come first, because doing it afterwards means making good the walls twice.

Loft conversions and rear extensions are very popular on these streets. They normally need dedicated circuits, and an electrician will often look at whether the existing supply and consumer unit can cope, especially if an electric shower, induction hob or heat pump is also on the list.

Bay-fronted semis often have the meter and fuse board in a cupboard under the stairs or beside the front door. If yours is in an awkward spot, or you would like it moved as part of a refit, mention that in your enquiry.

Renting, letting or running a business in Enfield?

A good share of homes in the borough are privately rented, and landlords must have the electrics inspected and tested at least every five years, with a copy of the report handed to tenants. If you manage several properties, it helps to list them in one enquiry.

On the commercial side, the east of the borough has large industrial areas such as Brimsdown, along with shopping parades and high streets throughout. Units there often need three-phase work, lighting upgrades or emergency lighting checks. Give the type of premises and the hours when work can take place.

For homes with a driveway, EV chargers are a regular request. Say where you park and where the meter is.

How does it work if I'm in Enfield?

Your enquiry is passed, with your consent, to one electrician who works in your part of the borough. You won't be phoned by a string of companies. The electrician may pay us for the introduction, but that never costs you anything. They contact you directly to talk about the work, arrange to visit if needed and agree any price with you. Sending the form is free and there's no commitment. For a power cut, ring 105.