Surrey · RH2
Electrical in Reigate
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 Reigate, that covers Woodhatch, Reigate Heath, Meadvale, Wray Park, Colley. Reigate sits at the foot of the North Downs, with a historic town centre and a number of well-established residential areas featuring substantial Victorian, Edwardian and interwar houses. Its position near the Surrey Hills National Landscape (formerly AONB) shapes planning policy for parts of the borough.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Reigate for electrical
Property styles in Reigate
Reigate has a strong stock of larger detached and semi-detached Victorian and Edwardian houses, along with mock-Tudor interwar properties, many of which suit generously proportioned rear and wraparound extensions or double-storey additions.
Planning considerations
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is the local planning authority. The historic town centre is a conservation area, and parts of the borough fall within the Surrey Hills National Landscape (National Landscape, formerly AONB), which brings additional design and landscape considerations for extensions and new structures.
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.
Also in this area
Other services we provide in Reigate
Nearby coverage
Electrical in nearby areas
FAQs
Electrical in Reigate: FAQs
Do you provide electrical across all of Reigate?
Yes, we cover the RH2 postcode area in full, including Woodhatch, Reigate Heath, Meadvale, Wray Park, Colley.
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.
Does the Surrey Hills National Landscape designation affect extensions in Reigate?
For properties within the designated area, additional weight is given to landscape character and visual impact in planning decisions. We check whether your property falls within the boundary during feasibility.
Get a quote for electrical in Reigate
Tell us about the property and what you have in mind, and we'll arrange a site visit.
Last reviewed 2026-07-19.