West Sussex · RH12, RH13
Electrical in Horsham
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 Horsham, that covers Roffey, Holbrook, Littlehaven, Denne, Trafalgar, Broadbridge Heath, Southwater, Warnham, Colgate. Horsham's town centre retains a historic core of timber-framed and Georgian buildings around the Carfax and Causeway, surrounded by Victorian villas, interwar suburbs and newer developments on the town's edges. The surrounding villages and countryside sit close to the South Downs, which shapes both the property styles and the planning context for extension and renovation work.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Horsham for electrical
Property styles in Horsham
Horsham has a strong stock of period cottages and Victorian villas in and around the town centre, alongside 20th-century family housing in the surrounding estates and larger detached homes in the outlying villages. Extension and loft conversion potential varies significantly between the historic core and the more recent suburbs.
Planning considerations
Horsham District Council is the local planning authority. The town centre, including the Causeway, is a conservation area with a number of listed buildings, meaning alterations to visible elevations, windows and materials are more tightly controlled. Some outlying villages also have their own conservation area designations, which we check before advising on likely planning routes.
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 Horsham
Nearby coverage
Electrical in nearby areas
FAQs
Electrical in Horsham: FAQs
Do you provide electrical across all of Horsham?
Yes, we cover the RH12 and RH13 postcode areas in full, including Roffey, Holbrook, Littlehaven, Denne, Trafalgar, Broadbridge Heath, Southwater, Warnham, Colgate.
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.
Is Horsham town centre a conservation area?
Yes, the historic core around the Carfax and Causeway is a conservation area with a number of listed buildings, which affects what changes can be made without planning permission or listed building consent.
Get a quote for electrical in Horsham
Tell us about the property and what you have in mind, and we'll arrange a site visit.
Last reviewed 2026-07-19.