If you need an electrician in Kingswood, we cover the whole BS15 area from our base in Downend, a few minutes up the road. As a guide, a new double socket typically costs £80–£150, an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) for a 1–3 bed home £150–£250, and a fuse board (consumer unit) replacement £450–£700.
We’re Shortman Electrical, a small owner-run firm. Mark is a qualified domestic electrical installer with over 30 years’ experience, all work is certified to BS 7671 (the current Wiring Regulations), and we’re fully insured with a 5.0★ Google rating.
Need an electrician in Kingswood? Get a free fixed-price quote or call Mark on 07973 782 821 — based in Downend, covering Kingswood and the rest of Bristol. No call-out charge for quotes, and no obligation.
What we do for Kingswood homes
Everything domestic, from a single socket to a full rewire:
- Fuse board (consumer unit) upgrades with RCBOs (a separate safety switch for each circuit) and surge protection
- EICRs, landlord certificates, and mains-interlinked smoke, heat and CO alarms
- Extra sockets, dedicated circuits and kitchen electrics
- Bathroom electrics: showers, IP-rated (splash-proof) lighting, extractor fans
- Lighting: downlights, LED upgrades, outdoor and PIR (motion-sensor) security lights, smart lighting
- Full and partial rewires
- Fault finding and repairs, with 24/7 emergency call-out
- EV charger installation
No job too small. If it’s easier to talk it through, call or WhatsApp us.
Kingswood’s housing, and what it means for your electrics
Much of Kingswood is Victorian and Edwardian terraced streets around Regent Street, with 1930s semis further out. It’s dense housing with a mix of owner-occupiers and renters, including flats above the shops.
That mix shapes our work here. In the older terraces we regularly find:
- Old fuse boards with rewirable fuses and no RCD protection (the safety device that shuts the power off quickly in a fault), sometimes on the original wooden backboard
- Too few sockets — these houses were wired when one or two per room was normal, so extension leads pile up
- Layers of past work — a 1970s rewire, a 1990s kitchen extension, sockets branched off other sockets over the decades
- Solid brick walls, which affects how we chase in new cables and how long a job takes
None of that means a terrace is unsafe, but it’s worth knowing what you’ve got. For owner-occupied homes, Electrical Safety First recommends a periodic inspection at least every ten years, and whenever you move into a new home.
What an electrician in Kingswood typically charges
These are typical 2026 ranges to help you budget, not a quote. Every house is different, so we look at the job (or ask for photos) and agree a fixed price before any work starts.
| Job | Typical price (2026) |
|---|---|
| New double socket on an existing circuit | £80–£150 (extra points cost less each) |
| Mains-interlinked smoke/heat alarms | £70–£120 per alarm, fitted |
| EICR, 1–3 bed home | £150–£250 (larger homes £250–£350) |
| Fuse board (consumer unit) replacement | £450–£700 |
| Partial rewire | £1,000–£3,000 |
| Full rewire, 3-bed house | £4,000–£8,000 |
| EV charger installation (7kW) | £800–£1,200 before any grant |
For fault finding and odd jobs, electricians in the Bristol area typically charge £40–£60 an hour. We’ll say up front which way your job will be priced.
For what pushes a board change up or down in price, see our fuse board replacement cost guide; for socket work, our guide to the cost of adding sockets.
The three jobs we do most in Kingswood
Fuse board (consumer unit) upgrades
Plenty of Kingswood terraces still run on boards that predate RCDs. A modern board with RCBOs means one fault trips one circuit instead of blacking out the house, and surge protection guards your electronics. It’s often the first step before an electric shower or EV charger. A straightforward swap usually takes a day, and you get an electrical installation certificate for the work.
EICRs for Kingswood landlords
With so many rented terraces and flats above shops here, landlord EICRs are steady work for us. In England you must have the installation inspected and tested at least every five years, give tenants a copy of the report, and complete any C1 or C2 remedial work within 28 days (or sooner if the report says so). Councils can impose civil penalties of up to £40,000 per breach — see the government’s guide for landlords. Local pricing and what to expect on the day are in our EICR in Kingswood guide.
Extra sockets in terraced houses
The most common small job in Kingswood by a mile. Bedside sockets in the front bedroom, more points along the kitchen worktop, a proper supply for a home office in the box room. Where the existing circuit has capacity we can neatly add a spur (a short branch off the existing wiring); where it doesn’t, we’ll say so and price a new circuit instead of overloading what’s there.
EV chargers in Kingswood
Kingswood is a mixed picture for home charging. The 1930s semis with driveways are usually straightforward: a 7kW charger is typically £800–£1,200 installed, often a day’s work. The terraces are harder, because a home charger must connect to your own supply and trailing cables across the pavement cause problems.
Either way, we check the fuse board and main supply first; older boards often need upgrading before a charger can go on. Renters and flat owners may also qualify for a government chargepoint grant towards the cost. There’s more detail in our EV charger installation in Kingswood guide.
Nearby areas we cover
We’re based in Downend (BS16), which borders Kingswood, so if you’re searching for an electrician in Kingswood, Bristol, you’re a local job for us, not the far end of someone’s patch. We also cover Hanham and Staple Hill next door, plus Fishponds, Mangotsfield, Emersons Green, Frenchay, Winterbourne and the rest of Bristol.
Frequently asked questions
Do you charge a call-out fee for quotes in Kingswood?
No. Quotes are free and come with no obligation. For small jobs, a couple of photos over WhatsApp on 07973 782 821 is often enough for us to price it without a visit. For bigger jobs like board changes or rewires we’ll come and look properly, still free of charge.
Do I need an EICR to let out my house in Kingswood?
Yes. Landlords in England must have the electrical installation inspected and tested at least every five years by a qualified person and give tenants a copy of the report. Local authorities can impose civil penalties of up to £40,000 per breach. Between tenancies is the ideal time; remedial work is easier in an empty house.
My terrace still has an old fuse box with rewirable fuses. Is that illegal?
No. Older fuse boxes aren’t illegal, and nobody will force you to replace one. But they were installed to older standards and usually have no RCD protection, which is what cuts the power fast enough to prevent a serious shock. We’d suggest an EICR first to see the whole picture, then decide whether an upgrade is worth doing.
How quickly can you get to Kingswood in an emergency?
We’re based in Downend, right next to Kingswood, and offer 24/7 emergency call-out for genuine faults: burning smells, tripping you can’t reset, loss of power. Call 07973 782 821 and we’ll tell you honestly whether it can wait until morning — often it can, and that saves you the emergency rate.
Ready to sort your electrics? Request a free fixed-price quote or call or WhatsApp Mark on 07973 782 821 — based in Downend, covering Kingswood and surrounding areas. No call-out charge for quotes, and no obligation.