Frome · Beckington · Rode · Westbury · Warminster
Electricians in Frome and surrounding areas
Lighting, sockets, fans and kitchen or bathroom wiring, planned and fitted by one tradesperson.
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Electrical work covers the everyday jobs in and around a home: lighting, sockets, extractor fans, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, oven and hob connections, and the circuits that come with a kitchen or bathroom refit. If you are looking for an electrician for a few small jobs or a full room refit, send us a message with photos and we will tell you what we think is involved.
Because we also fit kitchens and bathrooms, the electrics are planned with everything else instead of being squeezed in at the end. Cables go in before plaster, tiles or units hide them, sockets end up where you will really use them, and one person knows what is behind each wall. Small jobs are welcome too, such as adding a light, moving a socket or fitting a fan.
Electrical work in homes in England must meet Building Regulations Part P and BS 7671, the wiring regulations. What that means for you depends on the job, so we confirm exactly what applies to your job (including what needs notifying) when we quote. You get it explained in plain English before any work starts, and every quote is free and without obligation.
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Electrical Work in 37 seconds
A quick look at how we handle electrical work, using photos from real jobs. Captions are on screen, so it works with the sound off.
In this video
- Lights, sockets, fans, alarms
- Planned with the whole room
- Part P and BS 7671 explained
What's included
What we can do: electrical work
Every job is different, so this is a guide rather than a fixed menu. If you do not see what you need, ask.
Lighting and downlights
New ceiling lights, pendants, wall lights and downlights, including adding or moving lighting points and fitting dimmer switches. We plan positions with you before ceilings are closed up, so the cables are neat and the lights sit evenly.
Under-cabinet and plinth lighting
Strip lighting under wall units, along kitchen plinths and inside glazed cabinets, wired so there are no trailing cables. Positions are agreed during the kitchen fit, so the cable runs are hidden behind the units from the start.
Sockets, switches and USB points
Extra double sockets, moved switches and USB charging points, including awkward spots such as worktop edges and hallways. Where walls are being replastered we chase the cable in, so the new work looks as if it was always there.
Extractor fans
Extractor fans for kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms and shower rooms, including the wiring, the switching and the duct to outside. Good ventilation helps keep damp and mould at bay, so we talk through where the air should go before cutting anything.
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Fitting and replacing smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms, including interlinked sets so that one sounding sets them all off. We suggest sensible positions for each room, such as a heat alarm in the kitchen rather than a smoke alarm.
Oven and hob connections, and refit circuits
Connecting electric ovens and hobs with a suitable cable and cooker switch, plus the wider circuits for appliances, lighting and towel rails in a kitchen or bathroom refit. Send us the appliance details and we will confirm what is needed.
Shower circuits and electric showers
Fitting an electric shower and the dedicated circuit it normally needs, plus wiring for other bathroom extras. We check on site what the existing wiring can support before quoting, so there are no surprises once the old shower is off the wall.
Outdoor lighting
Wall lights, security lights and garden lighting, with cables and fittings chosen to suit being outside. Outdoor electrics have their own rules, so we look at where the supply comes from, how the cable is protected and what weatherproofing each fitting needs.
How it works
How a electrical work job runs
Message us with photos
Send photos of the rooms, the existing sockets and lights, and a list of what you want on WhatsApp. Rough sketches or marked-up photos showing where things should go save a lot of back and forth.
We visit and plan the positions
We come and look at cable routes, wall types and what the existing circuits can take, then mark up socket and light positions with you. Agreeing this before anything is opened up avoids drilling twice.
Written quote and what applies
You get a free written quote, and we explain which rules apply to your job, including what needs notifying. Anything that changes the plan is agreed with you before we book the work in.
First fix
Cables are run and back boxes fitted before plaster, tiles or units go on. On a kitchen or bathroom job this is done alongside the other trades, so walls and floors are only opened up once.
Second fix, checks and handover
Once the surfaces are finished we fit the sockets, switches and lights, check everything works as it should, and tidy up. Then we show you what has been done and where each circuit runs.
Pricing
What affects the quote
We do not publish prices because no two homes are the same. Here is what moves the number, so you know what to expect when you ask.
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Number and type of points
Ten downlights take more time than two, and a socket on a straight wall is quicker than one on the far side of solid masonry. The more points you want, and the harder the cable runs, the more the job involves.
- 2
What is already in the walls
Older wiring, additions made over the years or limited capacity in the existing circuits can change what is needed. We look at this on the visit, because it is difficult to judge properly from a photograph.
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Access and finishes
Cables are easier to run through open floors, lofts and walls that are being replastered than through finished rooms. If we have to chase walls, lift boards or make good afterwards, that is allowed for in the quote.
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The fittings you choose
Light fittings, fans, alarms and showers range from simple to fiddly. How many need fitting, whether you supply them, and extras such as sensors or dimmers all change the amount of work involved.
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Part of a bigger job
Electrics done during a kitchen or bathroom refit can be planned around the other work while walls and floors are open, which often saves repeat visits. A stand-alone electrical job is quoted on its own merits.
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Rules and notification
What needs notifying under Building Regulations depends on the job, so we confirm what applies when we quote. Sending photos and rough measurements of each room, with a note of where you want things, helps us quote accurately.
Your type of home
Electrical Work advice by property type
Older and newer homes throw up different surprises. Here is what we look out for.
- Victorian & Edwardian terraces
- Solid walls and old plaster make hidden cable runs harder, so careful chasing or neat surface trunking may be needed. Original wiring is often a patchwork of additions made over the years, so we look at what is there before quoting. Timber floors help when routing cables between rooms.
- Georgian & period properties
- Lime plaster, cornicing and tall rooms limit where cables and fittings can go, and listed status may restrict alterations. Check with your local authority before changing a listed building. We route cables under boards and through voids to protect original features, and choose fittings that suit high ceilings.
- Stone cottages & farmhouses
- Thick stone walls are hard to chase, so routes usually go through floor voids, lofts or surface-mounted conduit. Damp walls and low ceilings affect where fittings can safely go. We pick fittings suited to the room and avoid burying cables in walls that hold moisture.
- 1920s–30s semis & detached homes
- Rooms in 1920s and 1930s semis were planned with far fewer sockets than we use today, so extra sockets and kitchen circuits are the usual requests. Solid ground floors mean routes run up the walls, while loft and floorboard access upstairs keeps cable runs simpler.
- 1950s–70s estate homes
- Standard layouts make planning easy, but the services are often original, so we check what the existing circuits can support before adding anything. Concrete floors and brick or block walls mean careful chasing, and small kitchens and bathrooms need thought about where sockets and lights actually go.
- Modern & new-build homes
- Stud walls and plasterboard make cable runs easy, but cables follow set routes, so we check before drilling or fixing anything heavy to a wall. Shallow ceiling voids and insulation above can limit downlight choices, so we pick fittings to suit the ceiling.
- Flats & apartments
- Check your lease and the building rules before altering electrics, especially anything touching shared walls or ceilings. Noise and working-hour restrictions often apply. Concrete floors limit cable routes, so surface trunking or stud walls are sometimes the neatest answer, and we plan deliveries around lift and parking access.
What customers say
Real reviews from real homeowners
“Pleasant polite tidy, carried out work quickly and efficiently”
“I would highly recommend Krzysztof he was professional, good time keeper and took pride in his work very pleased with the finished Bathroom makeover”
“On time, quick and willing to help out. He also did a very good job”
“Came out fixed the leak straight away. Unable to continue with rest due to allowing the walls to dry out. Even over the past few days the wall is drying well. Thanks.”
Written reviews are copied word for word from our public Rated People profile. The Google rating comes from our public Google Business Profile.
Where we work
Electricians near you
Based in Frome, we carry out electrical work in the towns and villages around us first, and in Bath, Bristol and further afield as well.
Main areas
- Electrician in Frome
- Electrician in Beckington
- Electrician in Rode
- Electrician in Westbury
- Electrician in Warminster
- Electrician in Radstock
- Electrician in Trowbridge
- Electrician in Bradford on Avon
Local villages
- Great Elm
- Berkley
- Lullington
- Buckland Dinham
- Whatley
- Nunney
- Chapmanslade
- Mells
- Trudoxhill
- Corsley
- Cloford
- Dilton Marsh
- Witham Friary
- Norton St Philip
- Wanstrow
- Southwick
- North Bradley
- Freshford
- Bratton
- Hilperton
Also covering
- Areas we cover →
- Frome
- Beckington
- Rode
- Westbury
- Warminster
- Radstock
- Trowbridge
- Bradford on Avon
- Great Elm
- Berkley
- Lullington
- Buckland Dinham
- Whatley
- Nunney
- Chapmanslade
- Mells
- Trudoxhill
- Corsley
- Cloford
- Dilton Marsh
- Witham Friary
- Norton St Philip
- Wanstrow
- Southwick
- North Bradley
- Freshford
- Bratton
- Hilperton
- Midsomer Norton
- Shepton Mallet
- Bath
- Melksham
- Wells
- Keynsham
- Corsham
- Devizes
- Chippenham
- Bristol
Questions
Electrical Work FAQs
What electrical jobs do you take on?
We take on lighting, sockets and switches, extractor fans, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, oven and hob connections, shower circuits and the wiring that goes with kitchen and bathroom refits. Outdoor lighting is included too. If your job is not on that list, message us with details and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.
How do you quote for electrical work?
Quotes are free and without obligation. Message us on WhatsApp with photos of the rooms and a list of what you want, and we will ask any follow-up questions. If the job involves existing wiring, we usually look at it in person first, so the quote reflects what is really there rather than a guess.
Does electrical work in a home have to meet any regulations?
Yes. Electrical work in homes in England must meet Building Regulations Part P and BS 7671. What that means in practice depends on the job, so we confirm exactly what applies to your job, including what needs notifying, when we quote. You do not have to work it out yourself.
How long does electrical work usually take?
It depends on how many points you want and how easy the cable runs are, so there is no single answer. Adding a light or a few sockets is a small job, while wiring a new kitchen or bathroom is split between first fix and second fix. We talk through the likely order of work when we visit.
Can you do the electrics as part of a kitchen or bathroom refit?
Yes, and it is usually the tidiest way to do it. The same person plans the cable routes, wires the circuits before units, tiles or plaster go on, and fits the sockets and lights afterwards, so nobody is waiting for another trade to turn up between stages.
What if my electrical job is bigger or different to what you list?
Message us with details and we will tell you honestly whether it is something we can take on. We would rather give you a straight answer than agree to work we are not set up to do properly. A few photos and a short description of what you want help us give you a proper reply.
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The quickest route to an accurate price is a WhatsApp message with photos. The more you can tell us, the more precise we can be.
- A few photosThe room as it is now, from the corners, plus anything awkward like pipes, windows or radiators.
- Rough measurementsWall lengths are plenty to start with. We will confirm exact sizes before ordering anything.
- What you wantWhat stays, what goes, any products you have already chosen, and when you would like it done.