East Sussex · BN1, BN2, BN3
Electrical in Brighton and Hove
Electrical services cover rewiring, consumer unit replacement, new circuits, socket and lighting additions and general electrical repairs in the home, carried out by electricians qualified to BS 7671 (the UK wiring regulations) and certified through a competent person scheme.
In Brighton and Hove, that covers Kemp Town, Hove, Preston Park, Hanover, Seven Dials, Fiveways, Patcham, Portslade. Brighton and Hove is known for its Regency architecture, extensive Victorian terraced housing, and later 20th-century development, all within a compact coastal city where many properties are in conservation areas and a significant number are listed.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Brighton and Hove for electrical
Property styles in Brighton and Hove
Regency squares and terraces are concentrated around Brunswick, Kemp Town and the seafront, with dense Victorian terraced housing across much of the wider city, and later suburban housing further from the centre. Basement conversions, loft conversions and rear extensions are common project types on the terraced stock, subject to conservation area and party wall considerations.
Planning considerations
Brighton & Hove City Council is the local planning authority. The city has one of the highest concentrations of conservation areas of any local authority in the South East, and many properties are listed, particularly in the Regency squares. Basement work also requires careful consideration of structural and drainage issues in a dense urban setting.
How it works
Our electrical process
- 01
Assessment
Reviewing the existing installation, consumer unit and what the new work needs to achieve.
- 02
Specification
Agreeing circuit layout, socket and lighting positions, and consumer unit requirements.
- 03
Installation
Carrying out first and second fix wiring to current standards.
- 04
Testing
Full testing and inspection against BS 7671 before anything is energised.
- 05
Certification
Issuing an Electrical Installation Certificate and, for notifiable work, Building Control notification via a competent person scheme.
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Other services we provide in Brighton and Hove
Nearby coverage
Electrical in nearby areas
FAQs
Electrical in Brighton and Hove: FAQs
Do you provide electrical across all of Brighton and Hove?
Yes, we cover the BN1 and BN2 and BN3 postcode areas in full, including Kemp Town, Hove, Preston Park, Hanover, Seven Dials, Fiveways, Patcham, Portslade.
Do I need Building Control approval for electrical work?
Notifiable work — such as a full rewire, a new circuit, or a consumer unit change — must be notified under Part P of the Building Regulations. A registered electrician can self-certify this through a competent person scheme rather than a separate Building Control application.
How often should a consumer unit be replaced?
There's no fixed replacement interval, but an old fuse box without RCD protection is a common finding on an EICR and is usually recommended for upgrade. We assess the existing unit as part of any electrical survey.
Can I extend a listed Regency property in Brighton?
Alterations to listed buildings require listed building consent in addition to any planning permission, and the historic character of Regency terraces means proposals are considered carefully. We assess feasibility on a case-by-case basis.
Get a quote for electrical in Brighton and Hove
Tell us about the property and what you have in mind, and we'll arrange a site visit.
Last reviewed 2026-07-19.