Domestic Electrician in Cheltenham
Free written quote, NAPIT-registered work, and fully insured cover for every job across Cheltenham and the surrounding GL postcodes.
Cheltenham's housing stock runs the full range, from Regency townhouses in the conservation core to interwar semis in Prestbury and Charlton Kings, and newer builds on the edges of town. Whether your property needs a full rewire, a consumer unit upgrade, or a landlord EICR before a tenancy starts, we carry out all domestic electrical work to BS 7671 and notify through NAPIT so your installation is fully certified.
We cover Cheltenham from our base in Beoley, Redditch, roughly 50 minutes north-east via the M5 and A38. That means you get a NAPIT-registered electrician who understands the Regency conservation constraints in GL50 and GL51, not a one-van outfit who has never worked inside a listed terrace. Every job starts with a free survey, every quote is written and itemised, and we never add costs that were not on the document you approved.
What's included
Every Cheltenham job includes.
A thorough pre-work survey of your existing installation, covering the consumer unit, earthing arrangement, bonding, and any visible wiring deficiencies, so we scope the job accurately before any work begins.
Full or partial rewire using twin-and-earth cable to current BS 7671 standards, with all circuits tested and documented as the work progresses, not just at the end.
Consumer unit (fuse box) replacement with a modern dual RCD or RCBO board, providing individual circuit protection, correct labelling, and a metal enclosure where required by current regulations.
Fault-finding across lighting, ring-final, and radial circuits, using calibrated test equipment to locate the root cause rather than replace components speculatively.
EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) for landlords and homeowners, with a written report detailing any C1, C2, or C3 observations and a clear recommended-remedial scope.
Additional sockets, USB outlets, fused-spur connections, and lighting circuits added to your existing installation, notified through NAPIT and fully certificated on completion.
Local knowledge
Electrician in Cheltenham.
Cheltenham's conservation core, roughly the Regency grid between the Promenade, Montpellier, and the Suffolks, sits under Article 4 direction, which restricts permitted development and influences how electrical alterations are handled on the outside of a building. If your property is a Grade II listed terrace or sits within a designated area, surface-mounted trunking on a front elevation may need consent, and any outdoor wiring needs to respect the character of the facade. We factor this in from the survey stage so there are no planning surprises mid-job.
Beyond the conservation core, the majority of Cheltenham's housing was built between the wars and in the 1950s and 1960s. Properties in Battledown, Up Hatherley, and Leckhampton frequently still have original wiring, older rewireable fuse boards, or single-core aluminium circuits installed during the 1960s and 1970s. These installations are not automatically dangerous, but they benefit from a condition report so you know exactly where the risks sit. Consumer unit upgrades on these properties also typically involve an earthing upgrade, which we include in the survey scope as standard.
Cheltenham also has a healthy private rental sector, particularly around the town centre and the university area of St Paul's and Pittville. Landlords here need a valid EICR every five years, and many managing agents now request one before letting rather than waiting for the statutory deadline. If you manage multiple properties across GL50 to GL53, we can schedule condition reports across your portfolio in one block of visits, giving you a single written report for each property, notified through NAPIT and ready for your agent or tenant file.
Why Cheltenham
Why Cheltenham chooses us.
Cheltenham homeowners and landlords choose us because we combine NAPIT registration, conservation-area experience, and a straightforward quote process with no hidden extras.
NAPIT-registered for domestic electrical installation and inspection work. Every notifiable job is registered with the scheme, and you receive a completion certificate that satisfies building regulations without a separate local-authority application.
We carry full public-liability and employer's-liability insurance, so every job on your property is covered before we start. We can share our insurance documentation on request.
Conservation-area awareness built into every survey. We have worked on Regency and listed properties where cable routes and external fixings need careful thought, and we raise these constraints before work starts, not after.
Free, written, itemised quotes with no obligation. You receive a document showing exactly what is included, so there is nothing ambiguous about what you are agreeing to. We do not charge for the survey or the quote.
IWA insurance-backed guarantees available on qualifying installations, giving you long-term cover that stays with the property, not just the installer.
How it works
From enquiry to job done.
- 01Postcode check
Tell us your GL postcode and we confirm cover immediately. Cheltenham falls within our standard coverage area, so there is no delay. If access arrangements or parking restrictions near the town centre apply, mention them at this stage and we will factor them in.
- 02Free survey
We visit your property at a time that suits you, inspect the existing installation, discuss what you want to achieve, and identify any constraints specific to your property type, whether that is a Regency terrace, an interwar semi, or a modern new-build on the edge of town.
- 03Quote within 24 hours
You receive a written, itemised quote by email within 24 hours of the survey. It covers all labour, materials, notification fees, and certification. There are no provisional sums or items marked 'to be confirmed'. What you see is what you pay.
- 04Date booked
Once you approve the quote, we agree a start date. We keep our scheduling tight so we can give you a specific day, not a vague week. You will receive a reminder the day before with the name of the electrician attending.
- 05Job done, photos sent
We complete the work, carry out all required testing, and send you before-and-after photos alongside your NAPIT completion certificate or EICR report. The paperwork is emailed the same day the job finishes, ready for your records or managing agent.
Our work
Recent Domestic Electrics installs.
A selection of our recent electrician work across the Midlands.
Often booked together
Pairs well with.
Many Cheltenham homeowners booking a consumer unit upgrade also add a dedicated EV charger circuit at the same time. Combining both jobs saves a second visit and ensures the charger supply is correctly rated and protected from the outset.
Interwar and modern properties outside the Cheltenham conservation core are well suited to solar. If you are rewiring or upgrading your consumer unit, it makes sense to plan the array connection point and generation meter position in the same visit.
Additional socket and lighting work often coincides with running data and CCTV cabling, particularly in Cheltenham's rental properties where landlords want both electrical compliance and security in one mobilisation.
Worth knowing
Before you book in Cheltenham.
Cheltenham's Regency and early-Victorian terraces often have solid-wall construction with no cavity, which affects how cables are routed internally. Surface conduit or careful floor-void routing may be needed, adding time to the job. We assess this at the survey stage and explain the options before you commit.
Properties within Cheltenham's conservation areas or those that are listed may need listed-building consent before any structural penetrations are made for new circuits. We can advise on whether consent is likely to apply, but the application itself rests with the property owner. Allow time in your project plan if listed-building consent is required.
If your property has an older TT earthing arrangement, common in some parts of the GL51 and GL52 postcode area where the network uses a separate earth electrode rather than a PME supply, a consumer unit upgrade will include an earthing review. This is routine but does affect the type of board and protection devices specified.
FAQs
Cheltenham questions.
How long does a full house rewire take in Cheltenham?
The duration depends on the size of the property and how accessible the floor voids and ceiling spaces are. A typical three-bedroom semi will take between three and five working days. Older Regency or Victorian terraces in Cheltenham with solid floors and lime-plaster ceilings can take a little longer because cable routes need more care to avoid damage to period fabric. We give you a realistic programme at the survey stage, not a best-case figure. Redecoration after chasing is your responsibility unless agreed otherwise, and we will flag exactly what making-good is included in the quote.
Do I need planning permission to rewire a listed building in Cheltenham?
A standard internal rewire does not require planning permission, but if your property is listed, listed-building consent may be needed for any work that affects the historic fabric, including chasing cables into original plasterwork or drilling through period structural elements. The assessment of what requires consent sits with the local planning authority, not with the electrician. We can advise on what we have seen in practice on similar Cheltenham properties, and we always survey before committing to a route so we can raise any concerns early. The NAPIT notification we submit covers building regulations, not listed-building consent.
What is an EICR and do I need one as a Cheltenham landlord?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report is a formal inspection and test of a property's fixed wiring, carried out by a qualified electrician. It records the condition of circuits, protective devices, and earthing, and classifies any deficiencies as C1 (danger present), C2 (potential danger), or C3 (improvement recommended). Landlords in England are legally required to have a valid EICR every five years for all private rented properties and to provide a copy to tenants and their local authority on request. If you are letting in Cheltenham, your managing agent will increasingly ask for one before marketing the property. We carry out EICRs across GL50 to GL53 and return the written report the same day.
My fuse box keeps tripping in my Cheltenham home. What should I do?
Persistent tripping usually means one of three things: a faulty appliance on that circuit, a deteriorating section of wiring, or a protective device that is beginning to fail. The safest first step is to disconnect appliances from the affected circuit one by one and see whether the trip stops recurring. If it does, the appliance is likely the culprit. If the trip continues with nothing plugged in, or if the board trips on circuits that appear to be empty, you need a qualified electrician with test equipment to trace the fault properly. We carry out fault-finding across Cheltenham and will give you a written explanation of what we find, not just a verbal summary on the doorstep.
Can you add sockets or a new lighting circuit without a full rewire?
Yes. Adding circuits or extending an existing ring-final is a notifiable minor work under Part P of the Building Regulations, which means it needs to be carried out by a registered electrician and certified on completion. We carry out additional socket installations, fused spurs, USB outlets, and new lighting circuits as standalone jobs. The condition of your existing consumer unit and wiring will influence what is practical: if the board is already full or the existing wiring is in poor condition, we will tell you at the survey stage. You receive a Minor Works Certificate or an Electrical Installation Certificate, depending on the scope, notified through NAPIT.
How much does a consumer unit upgrade cost in Cheltenham?
We do not publish prices because every property is different. The scope of a consumer unit replacement depends on the size of the installation, the earthing arrangement, the number of circuits, and whether any remedial work is identified during the survey. All of those factors affect the materials and labour involved. What we can tell you is that every quote is free, written, and fully itemised before you commit to anything. There are no call-out charges for the survey and no hidden costs added after the quote is approved. Call us on 01527 337155 or use the contact form to arrange your free survey.
Our commitment
We take on a controlled number of jobs each week so that every survey is thorough and every installation gets the attention it needs. Rushing a rewire or skipping a proper fault-finding process creates problems that show up months later, usually at the worst moment. By keeping our diary manageable, we can give each Cheltenham property the time it deserves and stand behind the work when the certificate is issued.
Who we are
Djuka Electrics is based in Beoley, Redditch, and covers Cheltenham and the wider Gloucestershire and Worcestershire area. We are NAPIT-registered for domestic electrical work and fully insured. Every job is carried out by qualified electricians, photographed throughout, and accompanied by real certification. Our reviews reflect real customers on real properties, and we are happy to share them before you book.
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