Electrician Wanstead and Woodford: EICR and Consumer Units

Wanstead and Woodford sit on the edge of Epping Forest in the borough of Redbridge, with large Edwardian and 1930s family houses, mansion flats near the high streets and plenty of homes with drives. Many of these houses have been extended over the years, and their electrics have grown with them. This page covers EICR certificates, consumer unit upgrades and EV chargers in E11, E18 and IG8.

Areas we cover

We work across Wanstead, Snaresbrook, Aldersbrook, South Woodford, Woodford Green, Woodford Bridge, Woodford Wells and the borders with Leytonstone, Ilford and Chingford, as part of our wider Redbridge coverage.

Consumer unit upgrades

Bigger family houses often still have an older consumer unit with one or two RCDs covering everything, so a single fault can switch off half the house. Upgrading to a board with individual RCBO protection for each circuit makes trips easier to trace and limits disruption. Our guide to what changes the price of a fuse board replacement explains the main factors.

EICR for homeowners and landlords

Landlords must have an EICR at least every five years and give a copy to tenants. Homeowners in Wanstead and Woodford often book one before buying, selling or starting a big renovation, to know what state the wiring is in. EICRs start from £100 and the certificate is emailed the same day.

What we often find

• Loft conversions and rear extensions wired on to original circuits.
• Garden offices and garages with unsuitable supply cables.
• Kitchens with new induction hobs on old cooker circuits.
• Missing bonding after boiler or bathroom changes.

EV chargers

Many houses here have a drive, so home charging is a popular upgrade. We check the supply and earthing, upgrade the board if needed, and fit the charger where it suits your parking best.

Book an electrician in Wanstead or Woodford

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.