Electrical services in Surbiton
Surbiton is known for its Victorian and Edwardian terraces close to the station and along the Portsmouth Road, with larger inter-war and post-war houses further out towards Tolworth and Hook. The area also has a number of 1960s and 1970s purpose-built flats and maisonettes.
Each property type brings different electrical challenges. The Victorian terraces around Claremont Road and Maple Road often have wiring that has been updated piecemeal over the decades. The 1930s houses around Tolworth and Berrylands may still have original wiring that is past its safe working life.
Common electrical work in Surbiton
Consumer unit upgrades
Surbiton's older housing stock means many homes still have consumer units without RCD protection. The 1930s semis around Tolworth are particularly common candidates for board upgrades, often as part of a wider modernisation project.
Rewiring Victorian terraces
The Victorian terraces near Surbiton station are popular with families and often undergo renovation. Many have solid floors on the ground floor and lath-and-plaster walls, which require careful cable routing during a rewire.
EICR for landlords and flat conversions
Surbiton has a large number of converted Victorian houses and purpose-built flats, many of which are rented. Landlords of these properties need a valid EICR. We carry out inspections for individual flats as well as communal areas.
Kitchen and bathroom electrics
Kitchen renovations are one of the most common reasons homeowners in Surbiton call an electrician. New induction hobs, additional worktop sockets, under-cabinet lighting, and extractor fan wiring are all regular jobs in this area.
Areas within Surbiton we cover
- Surbiton town centre (KT6)
- South Surbiton
- Long Ditton (KT6, KT7)
- Tolworth (KT5, KT6)
- Berrylands (KT5)
- Hook
Getting to Surbiton
Surbiton is immediately adjacent to Kingston. There is no additional travel charge for work in the Surbiton area.