Electrician Barkingside and Hainault: EICR and Consumer Units

Barkingside and Hainault, in the north of Redbridge, are mostly 1930s semis, post war estates and bungalows, with plenty of drives and long gardens near Fairlop Waters and Hainault Forest. Many family homes have been extended, and more are now let. This page covers EICR certificates, consumer units and EV chargers in IG6 and IG7.

Areas we cover

We work across Barkingside, Fullwell Cross, Fairlop, Hainault, Clayhall, Newbury Park, Gants Hill edge and the borders with Chigwell and Chadwell Heath, as part of our wider Redbridge coverage.

EICR for homeowners and landlords

Landlords must have an EICR at least every five years and give a copy to tenants before they move in. Homeowners often book one before selling, before an extension, or when the wiring has never been checked. EICRs start from £100 and the certificate is emailed the same day.

What we often find

• Original lighting circuits with no earth in older semis.
• Rear extensions and conservatories added to existing circuits.
• Older consumer units with rewireable fuses or no RCD protection.
• Garages and garden rooms fed with unsuitable cable.
• Electric showers fitted on undersized cable.

If the board needs replacing, our guide to what changes the price of a fuse board replacement explains the main factors.

EV chargers

Many homes here have drives, so home chargers are a popular upgrade. We check the supply, earthing and board, and fit the charger where it suits your parking.

Book an electrician in Barkingside or Hainault

Energy North Ltd covers North, East and West London with City & Guilds certified electricians, and can usually attend within 48 hours. See our EICR service, or our EV charger installation page.