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North Somerset · Covering Nailsea & Backwell

Electrician
Nailsea
& Backwell.

Clevedon Electric is a qualified, insured electrician based in Clevedon, North Somerset — ten minutes from Nailsea town centre. Consumer unit upgrades, EV chargers, fault finding, EICRs, and outdoor electrics carried out across Nailsea, Backwell, and BS48. No travel surcharge. Honest advice. Work done properly.

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Qualified & Insured
Clevedon Based
No Travel Surcharge
Same-Day Estimates
12-Month Guarantee
Base
Clevedon, North Somerset
Walton Road, BS21 6AN
Drive to Nailsea
~10 Minutes
No travel surcharge applied
Coverage
Nailsea, Backwell & BS48
Including Wraxall, Flax Bourton, Yatton

Electrical Services Available Across Nailsea & Backwell

All work is carried out personally — not subcontracted. From a single fault call-out to a full consumer unit replacement, the person who gives you the estimate is the person who does the job.

01
Consumer Unit Upgrades
Modern metal board, full RCBO protection per circuit, surge protection, full certification. Particularly common in Nailsea's 1970s–80s housing stock.
From £880 + VAT

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02
EV Charger Installation
Zappi, Ohme Home Pro, Andersen A3 — supplied and installed across Nailsea and Backwell. Fixed-price packages, DNO notification included.
From £995 inc. VAT

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03
Fault Finding & Repairs
Tripping circuits, dead sockets, intermittent faults. Systematic diagnosis with a clear explanation of the cause before any repair is recommended.
From £85 + VAT/hr
04
EICR Inspections
Electrical Installation Condition Reports for homeowners, buyers, landlords and letting agents. Legally required every 5 years for rental properties.
05
Outbuilding Power
Armoured cable runs and internal consumer units for garden rooms, garages, and home offices — common additions across Nailsea properties.
From £740 + VAT
06
Smart Home Systems
Home Assistant, Shelly, Loxone, Lutron. Lighting automation, energy monitoring, remote control — designed around how you actually use your home.
07
Outdoor Lighting & Power
Garden, path and entrance lighting. Outdoor socket circuits. Power for outdoor kitchens and covered areas.
08
Networking & CCTV
Structured cabling, WiFi access point installation, wired CCTV systems. Reliable coverage throughout the property.
Nailsea & the surrounding area

Working Regularly Across Nailsea

Nailsea grew significantly through the 1960s, 70s and 80s, and a large proportion of the residential housing stock in BS48 dates from that period. The post-war and mid-century estates — including areas around Hannah More Road, Ash Hayes Road, and the older parts of the town centre — frequently have electrical installations that are 40 to 50 years old. Many still have the original consumer units: plastic-cased boards with shared RCD protection and no surge protection, which fall short of current BS 7671 requirements.

This matters practically. A consumer unit that was adequate for a 1970s household — a couple of ring mains, a cooker circuit, and lighting — is often at or near capacity for a modern home: electric shower, induction hob, EV charger, home office. Adding any of these without first reviewing the board can mean the work is not certifiable under current regulations. The starting point for most jobs in Nailsea is understanding what is already there.

Clevedon Electric is based in Clevedon, approximately ten minutes from Nailsea town centre. Jobs across BS48 are reached quickly, estimates can be turned around the same day, and there is no travel overhead built into the price. Whether the job is on one of the established estates, in the older streets near the town centre, in a newer development, or out in Backwell, Wraxall or Flax Bourton — the same approach applies: honest assessment, fair price, work certified correctly.

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Areas regularly covered
NailseaBS48 · Full coverage
BackwellAdjacent to Nailsea
ClevedonOur base · BS21
Wraxall & Flax BourtonRural north
Yatton & CongresburySouth corridor
Portishead~15 min from Nailsea

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

Qualifications & Insurance

Qualified, Certified,
Based in Clevedon

All work across Nailsea is carried out personally by a fully qualified electrician — not subcontracted. Qualifications held cover 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. Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance is held as standard. All notifiable work is self-certified under Part P and backed by a full Electrical Installation Certificate. Every job is approached with the same commitment: a clear explanation of what is needed, a fair price, and work done properly 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
BaseClevedon, North Somerset

Guide Prices

All prices + VAT unless stated. No travel surcharge for Nailsea. Final cost confirmed before any work begins.

01 Consumer Unit Upgrade Fixed price Hager metal unit, full RCBO protection per circuit, surge protection, testing & full certification. Common in Nailsea's older housing stock. £880 + VAT
supply & install
02 EV Charger — Ohme Starter 7kW smart charger, 10m cable, certificate, DNO G98 notification, app setup. Fully fitted across Nailsea and Backwell. £995 inc. VAT
fully fitted
03 EV Charger — Zappi v2.1 Solar-divert ready, up to 15m cable run, 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

Questions About Coverage & Work in Nailsea

Anything not covered here — get in touch directly. A straight answer is always provided, same day in most cases.

07758 159451
Does Clevedon Electric cover Nailsea?+
Yes. Clevedon Electric is based in Clevedon, approximately ten minutes from Nailsea town centre, and carries out electrical work regularly across Nailsea, Backwell, and surrounding BS48 postcodes. There is no minimum job size for Nailsea work, and no travel surcharge is applied. The same service and pricing that applies in Clevedon applies in Nailsea.
Do you charge extra for travel to Nailsea from Clevedon?+
No. Nailsea is approximately ten minutes from the Clevedon base and falls comfortably within the standard coverage area. All prices quoted for jobs in Nailsea and Backwell are the same as those for Clevedon — no travel time, no mileage surcharge, no additional call-out fee. The guide prices on this page apply as stated.
My Nailsea home was built in the 1970s — what electrical issues should I look out for?+
A large proportion of Nailsea's residential housing stock dates from the 1960s to 1980s, and many of these properties still have their original consumer units. Common issues include: plastic-cased consumer units (non-compliant since 2016 under current regulations), shared RCD protection across multiple circuits rather than individual RCBO protection, no surge protection fitted, and limited spare capacity on the board. Wiring from this era may also be reaching the end of its useful design life. The most reliable way to assess the condition is an EICR — a formal inspection that produces a written report on the state of the installation.
Do I need a new consumer unit before getting an EV charger in Nailsea?+
Not automatically, but it is common in Nailsea. To add an EV charger circuit from an existing consumer unit, the board needs to have a metal casing, a spare way available, the ability to accept a Type A RCBO, and surge protection already fitted. Many Nailsea properties with original 1970s or 1980s consumer units fail on one or more of these requirements, in which case upgrading the board at the same time is the correct approach. This is always confirmed at the survey stage — there are no surprises on the day.
Do you install EV chargers in Nailsea?+
Yes. EV charger installation is carried out across Nailsea and Backwell as standard. The full range of packages is available — Ohme Home Pro from £995, MyEnergi Zappi from £1,145, and Andersen A3 from £1,495, all fully fitted including the charger, cable run, DNO G98 notification, electrical certificate, and app setup. The Zappi is the most popular choice for homeowners with solar panels or who are planning to add them. For homes with older consumer units, the board is reviewed at the survey stage before any price is agreed.
Do you cover Backwell as well as Nailsea?+
Yes. Backwell is directly adjacent to Nailsea and is covered without any additional charge. Work is also carried out in Wraxall, Flax Bourton, Yatton, and Congresbury. If you are unsure whether your address falls within the coverage area, get in touch — it is worth asking, as most of North Somerset is reachable from the Clevedon base without any issue.
What is an EICR and do landlords in Nailsea need one?+
An EICR — Electrical Installation Condition Report — is a formal inspection of a property's electrical installation, producing a written report with any issues categorised by severity. Since 2020, all private landlords in England are legally required to have an EICR carried out every five years, or at each change of tenancy. Non-compliance can result in a fine of up to £30,000. EICRs are carried out across Nailsea and Backwell, and the written report is typically issued within 24 hours of the inspection. Letting agents are welcome to contact us to discuss arrangements for multiple properties.
Can you add power to my garden room or outbuilding in Nailsea?+
Yes. Outbuilding power supplies are a common job across Nailsea, particularly as home offices and garden rooms have become more prevalent. A standard supply — 10mm armoured cable over 25m, terminated into a small internal consumer unit — is priced at £740 + VAT, with groundworks (if trenching is needed) priced separately. The outbuilding circuit is a new notifiable circuit under Part P, so full certification is provided on completion. For larger outbuildings requiring multiple circuits, lighting, and sockets, a free site visit is arranged to confirm the scope and price.
How quickly can you respond to electrical work in Nailsea?+
For planned work — consumer unit upgrades, EV charger installations, outbuilding supplies — most jobs in Nailsea are booked within one to two weeks. Smaller jobs and fault finding can often be fitted in sooner. For urgent situations — a failed consumer unit, persistent tripping that cannot be cleared, or a safety concern — WhatsApp is the fastest way to make contact. Being ten minutes from Nailsea means there is no significant delay getting to urgent jobs in the area.
How do I get an estimate for electrical work in Nailsea?+
Send a WhatsApp message or use the estimate form on this page. For most standard jobs — consumer unit upgrades, EV chargers, outbuilding supplies — a fixed price can be provided the same day based on a description and a photo of the existing setup, without a site visit. For more complex work, a free site visit is arranged before any price is given. Either way, a clear, agreed price is always in place before any work starts.
What certificationdo I get after electrical work in Nailsea?+
All notifiable electrical work is self-certified under Building Regulations Part P and you receive the relevant documentation on completion. For new circuits and consumer unit replacements, this is a Building Regulations Compliance Certificate (notified to North Somerset Council) and an Electrical Installation Certificate. For EV chargers, this includes the DNO G98 notification paperwork. For EICRs, you receive the formal condition report. This documentation is what solicitors and surveyors look for when a property is sold — it confirms the work was carried out by a qualified, registered electrician.
What is the difference between Part P registration and NICEIC registration?+
Part P is the section of the Building Regulations covering electrical work in domestic properties. Being Part P registered (or holding a Part P self-certification qualification) means an electrician is authorised to self-certify notifiable work — new circuits, consumer unit replacements, and work in kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoors — without needing a separate building inspector. NICEIC is one of the approved certification schemes that allows electricians to register as competent persons under Part P. There are several others, including NAPIT and ELECSA. The key question to ask any electrician is whether they can self-certify Part P work and provide the relevant certificates on completion — not which specific scheme they belong to.
Do you provide a guarantee on electrical work carried out in Nailsea?+
Yes. All workmanship is covered by a 12-month guarantee. If anything 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. Being a local, sole-trader business means there is a direct line of contact if anything comes up — not a call centre or a ticketing system.

Need an Electrician in Nailsea or Backwell?

Send a message or WhatsApp with details of the job. Most estimates are turned around the same day. Clevedon based, ten minutes away, no travel surcharge.

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