Electricians in Essex

Picking the right electrician for the job

Always ask which competent person scheme they're registered with and check the certificate number on the scheme's online register before any work starts — registration is verified annually, so the public list is the reliable source. For EICRs (Electrical Installation Condition Reports, mandatory every 5 years for landlords), ensure the electrician will provide a digital, signed copy on completion — paper-only reports are increasingly rejected by letting agents. For rewires, expect a fixed-price written quote with circuit count, point count, and a clear description of any plaster making-good included. For EV chargers, check OZEV approval status (£350 grant where eligible) and ask whether they handle the DNO notification — most now do, but it's worth confirming.