Domestic Electrician Services
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Your Local Domestic Electrician
While ALPS Electrical is best known for solar panel and EV charger installations, our roots are in domestic electrical work. Every member of our team is a qualified, experienced electrician, and we continue to carry out a full range of household electrical services across Teesside, County Durham, North Yorkshire and the wider North East. Whether you need a full house rewire, a consumer unit upgrade, an EICR inspection or a single additional socket, we bring the same attention to detail and quality of workmanship that has earned us over 250 five-star reviews on Checkatrade.
We are registered with NAPIT as a Registered Competent Person, which means we are authorised to self-certify all notifiable electrical work under Part P of the Building Regulations. Every job we carry out is completed to BS 7671 wiring regulations, fully tested and certified. You receive all necessary certificates and documentation, and our work is covered by the TrustMark guarantee-backed insurance scheme.
Full and Partial Rewires
If your home was built or last rewired before the mid-1980s, there is a strong chance that the wiring is approaching or past the end of its safe working life. Older wiring systems using rubber-insulated cables, lead-sheathed cables or imperial-sized conductors present genuine safety risks including overheating, earth faults and, in the worst cases, electrical fires. A rewire replaces all of the electrical wiring, accessories and the consumer unit throughout your home, bringing everything up to current safety standards.
A full rewire of a typical 3-bedroom semi-detached house takes 5-7 working days and includes new cabling throughout, a new metal consumer unit with RCBO protection on every circuit, new sockets and switches (you choose the style), upgraded earthing and bonding, and smoke and heat detectors compliant with Building Regulations. We take care to minimise disruption by working room by room and protecting your floors and furniture throughout.
Partial rewires are an option where only certain areas of the home need attention. For example, if you are renovating a kitchen or bathroom, we can rewire those areas while leaving the rest of the house untouched, provided the existing wiring in other areas is still safe and serviceable. We always carry out a thorough inspection before recommending a partial rewire to ensure there are no hidden issues elsewhere in the property.
Consumer Unit Upgrades
The consumer unit — commonly known as the fuse board — is the heart of your home's electrical system. It distributes electricity to every circuit in the house and provides protection against overloads, short circuits and earth faults. If your consumer unit still contains rewireable fuses, old MCBs without RCD protection, or is a plastic enclosure rather than a metal one, upgrading it is one of the most important safety improvements you can make to your home.
A modern consumer unit with individual RCBO protection on every circuit provides the highest level of safety. If a fault develops on one circuit, only that circuit trips — the rest of the house continues to operate normally. This is a significant improvement over older split-load boards where a single RCD protects multiple circuits, meaning a fault on one circuit can plunge half the house into darkness.
Consumer unit upgrades typically take half a day to a full day depending on the number of circuits and the condition of the existing earthing and bonding. The cost ranges from £450 to £800 and includes the new unit, all reconnection work, any necessary earthing upgrades and a full EICR on completion. We often carry out consumer unit upgrades alongside solar panel or EV charger installations, as these additions require spare capacity in the board.
EICR Testing and Inspection
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a thorough inspection and test of your home's entire electrical system. It examines the consumer unit, wiring, earthing, bonding, sockets, switches and fixed appliances to identify any defects, deterioration or non-compliance with current safety standards. Each observation is coded to indicate its severity, from advisory notices to potentially dangerous conditions requiring urgent attention.
Landlords are legally required to obtain an EICR for every rental property before a new tenancy begins and at least every five years during a tenancy. The report must be provided to tenants within 28 days of the inspection. Failure to comply can result in fines of up to £30,000 per breach. We carry out a high volume of landlord EICR inspections across Teesside and can typically schedule inspections within one to two weeks.
Homeowners are recommended to have an EICR every 10 years, or when purchasing a property, after any significant alterations, or if the property is more than 25 years old and has never been inspected. An EICR gives you peace of mind that your electrical system is safe and identifies any issues before they become dangerous or costly to repair. A domestic EICR typically takes 2-4 hours depending on the size of the property and the number of circuits.
Lighting Design and Installation
Good lighting transforms a home. We design and install complete lighting schemes for new builds, renovations, extensions and individual rooms. From recessed downlights and feature pendant fixtures to under-cabinet kitchen lighting, exterior security lighting and garden illumination, we handle every aspect of the electrical installation to bring your lighting vision to life.
LED lighting is now the standard for all new installations, offering energy savings of 80-90% compared to halogen equivalents and a lifespan of 25,000-50,000 hours. We can advise on colour temperature (warm white for living spaces, cool white for kitchens and bathrooms), dimming compatibility and the number of fittings needed to achieve the right light levels without over- or under-lighting the space.
For outdoor spaces, we install weatherproof LED floodlights, bollard lighting, wall washers and soffit downlights controlled by PIR sensors, photocells or smart switches. Well-designed exterior lighting improves security, extends the usability of garden and patio spaces, and enhances the kerb appeal of your property.
Electrical Fault Finding
Intermittent tripping, flickering lights, dead sockets, burning smells and unexplained power losses are all symptoms of underlying electrical faults that need professional diagnosis. Electrical fault finding requires systematic testing and experience to identify the root cause quickly and efficiently without unnecessary disruption or cost.
Common faults we diagnose and repair include deteriorated connections in junction boxes and accessories, moisture ingress causing RCD tripping, overloaded circuits, damaged cables (often caused by DIY work, rodents or nails driven through cables during decorating), and faulty appliances causing nuisance tripping. We carry out insulation resistance testing, continuity testing and thermal imaging where appropriate to pinpoint faults accurately.
If you are experiencing electrical problems in your home, do not ignore them. What starts as a minor nuisance can indicate a serious underlying issue. Call us and we will diagnose the problem, explain what needs to be done and provide a clear quote for the repair before carrying out any work.
Smart Home Electrical Installation
Smart home technology has moved from luxury novelty to practical everyday convenience. We install a range of smart home electrical systems that improve comfort, security and energy efficiency, all integrated into your home's electrical infrastructure by qualified electricians rather than relying on plug-in adapters and Wi-Fi gadgets.
Smart Lighting
Hardwired smart lighting systems using products like Philips Hue, Lutron or smart dimmer modules give you control over every light in your home from your phone, voice assistant or automated schedules. Unlike smart bulbs that rely on Wi-Fi and can be unreliable, hardwired smart switches and dimmers provide consistent performance and work with standard light fittings. We install the necessary wiring, neutral connections and smart switches to create a fully controllable lighting system.
Home EV and Energy Integration
If you have solar panels, battery storage and an EV charger, smart home integration allows all three systems to communicate and optimise energy usage automatically. Your battery charges from solar during the day, your EV charges from the battery or cheap grid electricity overnight, and your home draws from the battery during expensive peak periods. We design and install the electrical infrastructure to make this seamless integration possible.
USB Sockets, Outdoor Power and Future-Proofing
We install USB-A and USB-C charging sockets, weatherproof outdoor power points for hot tubs and garden offices, dedicated circuits for home offices, and additional capacity in consumer units to accommodate future additions. If you are renovating or extending, we can future-proof your electrical installation with additional capacity, containment for future cabling, and data cabling for structured home networks.
Additional Sockets, Switches and Accessories
Sometimes you simply need more sockets. Whether it is a double socket behind the TV unit, a fused spur for a new appliance, a cooker connection for a kitchen renovation, or outdoor power for a workshop, we install additional electrical accessories neatly and safely with full compliance to wiring regulations. We also relocate existing sockets and switches when room layouts change, and upgrade outdated accessories to modern designs.
Emergency Electrical Work
We understand that electrical problems do not always happen at convenient times. While we do not operate a 24-hour emergency call-out service, we prioritise urgent electrical safety issues during our working hours and will always do our best to respond quickly when safety is at risk. If you have a complete power loss, burning smell, visible sparking or any situation that feels dangerous, isolate the affected circuit at the consumer unit (or the main switch if unsure) and call us on 01642 790 489. For supply-side faults or power cuts, contact Northern Powergrid on 105.
Book a Domestic Electrician
ALPS Electrical provides the full range of domestic electrical services across Teesside, Darlington, Hartlepool, North Yorkshire and the wider North East. Every job is carried out by NAPIT-registered electricians, fully tested and certified, and backed by our TrustMark endorsed guarantee. Call us on 01642 790 489 or fill in the form on this page to describe your requirements, and we will get back to you with a clear, honest quote — usually within 24 hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a comprehensive inspection of your property electrical wiring, consumer unit, earthing and bonding. Landlords are legally required to have an EICR every 5 years for rented properties. Homeowners are recommended to have one every 10 years or when buying a property. An EICR identifies any defects that could pose a safety risk.
A consumer unit (fuse board) upgrade typically costs between £450 and £800 depending on the number of circuits and complexity. This includes a new metal consumer unit with RCBO protection on every circuit, all reconnection work, minor earthing and bonding upgrades if needed, and an EICR on completion. A modern consumer unit is often required before installing EV chargers or solar panels.
The recommended intervals are: rental properties every 5 years (legal requirement), homeowner-occupied properties every 10 years, commercial properties every 5 years, and swimming pools/special locations annually. You should also have electrics tested when buying a property, after any flood or fire damage, or if you notice warning signs like flickering lights, burning smells or frequently tripping breakers.
We prioritise urgent electrical safety issues during our working hours (Monday to Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 9am-2pm). If you have a complete power loss, burning smell, or other electrical emergency outside hours, call your electricity distributor (Northern Powergrid: 105) for supply issues, or contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible the next working day.
We cover the whole of Teesside (Middlesbrough, Stockton, Darlington, Hartlepool, Redcar, Yarm, Thornaby, Eaglescliffe, Billingham, Ingleby Barwick, Guisborough), North East England (Durham, Sunderland, Newcastle, Gateshead), North Yorkshire (Northallerton, Stokesley, Thirsk, Ripon, Richmond, York), and parts of West and South Yorkshire.
Yes. ALPS Electrical is registered with NAPIT as a Registered Competent Person for electrical work. This means we are authorised to self-certify notifiable electrical work under Part P of the Building Regulations without needing to involve Building Control. All our work is fully compliant and certified.
A Registered Competent Person is an electrician or electrical firm registered with a government-approved scheme (such as NAPIT) to self-certify that their electrical work complies with Building Regulations Part P. This gives you the assurance that the electrician has been assessed, is regularly audited, and their work meets the required safety standards.
Yes, we install a range of smart home electrical systems including smart lighting control, automated blinds wiring, multi-room audio preparation, outdoor lighting and security lighting, USB charging sockets, and whole-home surge protection. We also integrate EV chargers and solar/battery systems with smart home platforms for unified energy management.