Electrical services in Wandsworth
Wandsworth is a large, densely populated area with a huge variety of housing. The streets around Wandsworth Common have grand Victorian and Edwardian houses, many now converted into flats. Earlsfield has rows of Victorian terraces popular with young families. The Southside development and the areas around Wandsworth Town station have modern apartments alongside older housing.
The sheer volume of Victorian housing in Wandsworth means rewiring, consumer unit upgrades, and fault finding are all in constant demand. Many properties have been renovated to a high standard but still have original or ageing electrical installations behind the walls.
Common electrical work in Wandsworth
Rewiring Victorian houses
Wandsworth's Victorian terraces are typically two or three storeys with rear additions. Many have had loft conversions and side-return extensions, adding circuits over the years. A full rewire during renovation brings everything up to a single, consistent standard with modern protection.
Consumer unit upgrades
Both houses and flats in Wandsworth frequently need consumer unit upgrades. In converted houses, each flat typically has its own board, and these are often old and undersized for modern electrical demands.
Flat conversions and HMOs
Wandsworth has many houses converted into flats and HMOs (houses in multiple occupation). These require careful electrical design to ensure each unit has adequate provision and that communal areas meet fire safety and lighting regulations.
EICR for Wandsworth landlords
The London Borough of Wandsworth has a very high proportion of rental properties. Landlord EICRs are a significant part of our work in this area. We inspect individual flats, shared houses, and communal areas.
Kitchen and bathroom electrics
Kitchen renovations in Wandsworth's Victorian terraces are extremely common, often involving removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room to create an open-plan space. This typically requires new circuits for induction hobs, additional sockets, island power supplies, and a complete lighting redesign.
Areas within Wandsworth we cover
- Wandsworth town centre (SW18)
- Wandsworth Common
- Earlsfield (SW18)
- Southfields (SW18, SW19)
- East Putney area
- Old York Road area
Getting to Wandsworth
Wandsworth is accessible from Kingston via the A3 and A214. There is no additional travel charge for work in the Wandsworth area.