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Clevedon · BS21 · North Somerset

Clevedon
Electrician
Clevedon & North Somerset

Clevedon Electric is a qualified, insured electrician based in Clevedon, BS21. Consumer unit upgrades, EV chargers, smart home systems, outdoor electrics, fault finding and EICRs. Honest advice. No upselling.

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Qualified & Insured
Part P Certified
Based in Clevedon BS21
Same-Day Estimates
12-Month Guarantee
Recent Work Clevedon & North Somerset
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Electrical Work Carried Out Across Clevedon

Domestic and small commercial work across BS21 and North Somerset — from fault finding and repairs to full consumer unit replacements and EV charging systems.

01
Consumer Unit Upgrades
Modern metal board, full RCBO protection on every circuit, surge protection, certification.
From £880 + VAT

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02
EV Charger Installation
Zappi, Ohme Home Pro, Andersen A3. Fixed-price packages, DNO notification included.
From £995 inc. VAT

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03
Fault Finding & Repairs
Systematic diagnosis of tripping circuits, failed sockets, and intermittent faults.
From £85 + VAT/hr
04
EICR Inspections
Condition reports for homeowners, buyers, landlords, and letting agents.
05
Smart Home Systems
Home Assistant, Shelly, Loxone, Lutron. Lighting automation, energy monitoring.
06
Outdoor Lighting & Power
Garden, path, entrance lighting. Outbuilding and outdoor kitchen power supplies.
07
Networking & CCTV
Structured cabling, WiFi access points, wired CCTV. Reliable high-speed coverage.
08
Outbuilding Power
Armoured cable runs, internal consumer units for garden rooms, garages, and offices.
From £740 + VAT
Why local matters

A Clevedon Electrician Who Knows the Area

There is a practical difference between hiring a local electrician and booking through a national company that sends whoever is available. Being based in Clevedon means jobs can be reached quickly, estimates can be turned around the same day, and follow-up visits — if ever needed — are never a logistical problem. There is no call centre, no account manager, and no work subcontracted to a third party. You deal directly with the person doing the job, from first message to final certificate.

A significant proportion of homes across Clevedon and the surrounding BS21 area were built in the post-war decades or earlier, and many still have electrical installations that reflect their age. The Victorian and Edwardian terraces around the old town, Hill Road, and Marine Parade often have wiring that predates modern standards entirely. The mid-century semis on the estates to the east and south of town frequently have plastic-cased consumer units, shared RCD protection, and no surge protection — all of which fall short of current BS 7671 requirements. Even relatively recent properties can have boards that are full, poorly labelled, or incompatible with the demands of modern additions like EV chargers and home offices.

Clevedon's coastal position also plays a role. Salt air accelerates corrosion in electrical connections and enclosures, particularly in outdoor installations, garden rooms, and any cable runs near the seafront. This is something that matters when specifying outdoor lighting, outbuilding supplies, or EV chargers — the right materials and enclosure ratings make a significant difference to long-term reliability. Knowing this from working in the area regularly means the right approach is taken from the start, rather than a generic one-size solution.

Whether the job is in a Victorian terrace in the old town, a 1970s semi on one of the larger estates, a newer build on the edge of Clevedon, or a rural property out towards Yatton or Congresbury — the approach is always the same. A clear explanation of what is needed, an honest price, and work that is done properly and certified correctly.

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Coverage area
ClevedonBS21 · Primary base
Nailsea & Backwell~10 min drive
PortisheadMarina & surrounding
Yatton & CongresburyRural & village
Failand & Long AshtonTowards Bristol

Just outside this area? Get in touch — it's worth asking.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualified, Certified,
Based in Clevedon

Clevedon Electric is a sole-trader electrical business based on Walton Road, Clevedon. All work is carried out personally — not subcontracted — by a fully qualified electrician holding the following: BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing, Building Regulations Part P (self-certification), City & Guilds 2919 EV Charging Installation, and City & Guilds 2399 PV and Battery Storage. All notifiable work is self-certified under Part P and backed by a full Electrical Installation Certificate. Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance is held as standard. Every job — from a single socket to a full consumer unit replacement — is approached with the same attention to detail, the same honest communication, and the same commitment to getting it right first time.

QualificationBS 7671 18th Edition
QualificationC&G 2391 Inspection & Test
QualificationPart P Self-Certification
QualificationC&G 2919 EV Charging
QualificationC&G 2399 PV & Battery
InsurancePublic Liability & PI
Guarantee12-Month Workmanship
LocationWalton Road, Clevedon BS21

Guide Prices

All prices + VAT unless stated. Final cost confirmed before any work begins.

01 Consumer Unit UpgradeFixed price Hager metal unit, full RCBO protection, surge protection, testing & full certification. £880 + VAT
supply & install
02 EV Charger — Ohme Starter 7kW smart charger, 10m cable run, electrical certificate, DNO G98, app setup. £995 inc. VAT
fully fitted
03 EV Charger — Zappi v2.1 Solar-divert ready, 15m cable, smart tariff optimisation, 3-year warranty. £1,145 inc. VAT
fully fitted
04 Fault Finding Systematic diagnosis of tripping circuits, failed sockets, and intermittent faults. £85 + VAT
per hour
05 Outbuilding Power Supply 10mm armoured cable over 25m, internal consumer unit. Groundworks priced separately. £740 + VAT
06 Smart Home (Shelly / HA) 4 Shelly Pro relays connecting 8 existing circuits. Design and fitting only. £315 + VAT
design & fit

Common Questions

If your question isn't here, get in touch directly — a straight answer is always provided, usually the same day.

07758 159451
How do I get a quote from an electrician in Clevedon?+
The simplest way is to send a WhatsApp message or use the estimate form on this page. For most standard jobs — consumer unit upgrades, EV charger installations, outbuilding power supplies — a fixed price can be confirmed the same day based on a description and a photo of your existing setup, without needing a site visit first. For more complex or bespoke work, such as full rewires, smart home installations, or multi-circuit outbuilding projects, a free site visit is arranged before any price is given. Either way, you will always have a clear, agreed price before any work begins.
How much does an electrician cost per hour in Clevedon?+
Fault finding and diagnostic work is charged at £85 + VAT per hour. For most other jobs — consumer unit upgrades, EV charger installations, outbuilding supplies — a fixed price is provided upfront, so you know the total cost before the work starts rather than watching a clock. Fixed pricing is fairer and more transparent for jobs with a defined scope. The hourly rate applies where the scope cannot be fixed in advance, such as fault investigation, where the time required depends on what is found.
Are you a qualified electrician?+
Yes. The qualifications held cover everything required for domestic and small commercial electrical work: BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (the current standard for all UK electrical installations), City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing, Building Regulations Part P (which allows self-certification of notifiable work without requiring a separate building inspector), City & Guilds 2919 EV Charging Installation, and City & Guilds 2399 PV and Battery Storage. All notifiable work is certified and you receive the relevant documentation — Electrical Installation Certificate or Building Regulations Compliance Certificate — on completion.
What electrical work requires Building Regulations notification in Clevedon?+
Under Part P of the Building Regulations, the following work in domestic properties is notifiable: consumer unit replacements, new circuits (including those for EV chargers, electric showers, and outbuildings), and any electrical work in kitchens, bathrooms, or outdoors where the risk of electric shock is higher. As a Part P self-certifier, all of this work is handled and notified to North Somerset Council on your behalf, and you receive a Building Regulations Compliance Certificate. This is the certificate you will need if you ever sell your property. Work that simply replaces like-for-like fittings — swapping a socket or a light fitting — is generally not notifiable.
How do I know if my home's wiring needs replacing?+
The most reliable way to find out is an EICR — an Electrical Installation Condition Report. This is a formal inspection that assesses the condition of all accessible wiring, sockets, switches, and the consumer unit, and produces a written report with any issues categorised by severity. Outside of an inspection, common warning signs include circuits that trip frequently, sockets or switches that are warm to the touch, flickering lights, burning smells, or a consumer unit with a plastic casing (which has not been compliant since 2016). Many homes in Clevedon have wiring that is 40 or 50 years old, which does not automatically mean it is dangerous, but does mean it is worth having inspected before adding significant new loads such as an EV charger or electric shower.
Can I do my own electrical work in the UK?+
Homeowners can carry out certain non-notifiable electrical work themselves — replacing like-for-like fittings such as sockets, switches, and light fittings in most rooms. However, work in kitchens, bathrooms, outdoors, and any new circuits or consumer unit work is notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations and must either be carried out by a registered electrician who can self-certify, or submitted to the local authority building control for inspection. Carrying out notifiable work without proper certification can make a property difficult to sell, may invalidate insurance, and — more importantly — creates a genuine safety risk if the work is not done correctly. When in doubt, it is always worth asking first.
What is an EICR and when do I need one?+
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a formal written assessment of the electrical installation in a property. An electrician inspects and tests the wiring, consumer unit, sockets, switches, and earthing arrangements, then produces a report categorising any issues as C1 (danger present), C2 (potentially dangerous), C3 (improvement recommended), or FI (further investigation required). An EICR is legally required for all rental properties in England, which must be inspected every five years or at each change of tenancy. For homeowners, it is recommended every ten years, or when buying a property, when the installation is over 25 years old, or when planning significant electrical additions. It is also commonly required by insurers and solicitors during property transactions.
Do you carry out electrical work for landlords in Clevedon?+
Yes. Landlords in Clevedon and North Somerset with rental properties are welcome to get in touch. Work carried out for landlords includes Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), which are legally required every five years for all private rental properties in England, consumer unit upgrades to bring installations up to current standards, and general maintenance and fault finding. Landlords with multiple properties can arrange for work to be scheduled efficiently to minimise tenant disruption. Reports are issued promptly — the written EICR is typically provided within 24 hours of the inspection — and can be sent directly to letting agents or tenants if required.
Do you cover emergency electrical call-outs in Clevedon?+
Urgent work is prioritised where possible. If you have a failed consumer unit, persistent tripping that cannot be resolved by resetting the breaker, a burning smell from an electrical fitting, or any other situation that feels like a safety concern, send a WhatsApp message as the fastest way to make contact. While there is no 24/7 emergency line, urgent issues in and around Clevedon are responded to as quickly as scheduling allows. If the situation is genuinely dangerous — visible scorching, smell of burning, sparking — switch off the power at the consumer unit and contact your Distribution Network Operator (Western Power Distribution for this area) who have a 24-hour fault line.
How quickly can you get to a job in Clevedon?+
For non-urgent, planned work — consumer unit upgrades, EV charger installations, outbuilding supplies — most jobs are booked within one to two weeks. Smaller jobs and fault finding can sometimes be fitted in sooner. Being based in Clevedon rather than travelling from Bristol or further afield means there is no travel overhead that limits scheduling flexibility. Estimates and initial advice are provided the same day in most cases. For urgent situations, see the question about emergency call-outs above.
Do I need a new consumer unit before getting an EV charger in Clevedon?+
Not always — it depends on the condition and specification of your existing board. To install an EV charger circuit from a consumer unit, the board needs to have a metal casing (plastic is non-compliant), a spare circuit available, the ability to accept a Type A RCBO, and surge protection already fitted. If your board meets all of these, a new circuit can be added without a full upgrade. If it does not — which is common in Clevedon homes with older installations — the consumer unit is typically upgraded at the same time, which is the cleaner and safer starting point. This is always confirmed during the survey stage before any price is agreed.
What is Part P and why does it matter?+
Part P is the section of the Building Regulations that governs electrical work in domestic properties in England. It exists because poorly carried out electrical work is one of the most common causes of house fires and electrical fatalities in the UK. Under Part P, certain types of electrical work — new circuits, consumer unit replacements, and work in high-risk areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoors — must either be carried out by a registered electrician who can self-certify the work, or notified to and inspected by the local authority building control. As a Part P self-certifier, work is notified and certified without the need for a building inspector visit, and you receive the paperwork you need to demonstrate compliance — which is essential when selling the property.
What is the difference between a fuse box and a consumer unit?+
The terms are often used interchangeably, but there is a meaningful difference. An old fuse box uses rewirable fuses — lengths of wire that melt when a circuit is overloaded, cutting the power. A consumer unit is the modern equivalent, using circuit breakers and RCDs (Residual Current Devices) or RCBOs (Residual Current Breakers with Overcurrent protection) that trip automatically and can be reset. A modern consumer unit with individual RCBOs on each circuit — which is the standard fitted by Clevedon Electric — provides individual protection per circuit, so a fault on one circuit only affects that circuit, leaving the rest of the property powered. The older a fuse box, the less protection it provides and the less likely it is to be compatible with modern additions like EV chargers.
Do you provide a guarantee on your electrical work?+
Yes. All workmanship carried out by Clevedon Electric is covered by a 12-month guarantee. If something is not right with the work within that period, it will be returned to and resolved at no charge. Manufacturer warranties on supplied equipment — chargers, consumer units, components — apply in addition to the workmanship guarantee and run for their respective terms (typically 3 to 7 years depending on the product). The goal is for everything to work reliably long after the job is done, and aftercare matters. If something comes up, the same person who did the work is the person you contact.
What should I check before hiring an electrician in Clevedon?+
The most important thing to verify is Part P registration, which confirms the electrician is qualified to self-certify notifiable work. Ask to see proof of Public Liability insurance — any reputable electrician will have this without hesitation. Check that they hold a current BS 7671 qualification (the 18th Edition is the current standard, superseding the 17th Edition). For specific work types — EV chargers, solar PV, battery storage — additional qualifications are required, and it is worth asking whether these are held. Finally, ask what documentation you will receive on completion. For notifiable work, you should always receive an Electrical Installation Certificate or Building Regulations Compliance Certificate. If an electrician cannot provide these, the work is not properly certified.

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