Domestic Electrician in Solihull
Free, written, itemised quotes for all domestic electrical work across Solihull, B90 to B93, with no hidden costs.
Solihull homeowners tend to have high expectations, and rightly so. Whether you own a large detached in Knowle, a 1930s semi in Shirley, or a newer build in Dorridge, your electrics need to be safe, compliant, and capable of handling a modern household. We carry out full and partial rewires, consumer unit upgrades, fault-finding, additional sockets and lighting circuits, and EICR landlord certificates across the town and surrounding postcodes.
We are NAPIT-registered, which means our work is independently assessed to the same standard demanded by building control. We do not subcontract. Every job is quoted in writing after a proper survey, so you know exactly what is happening and what it costs before we touch a single cable. That is not a promise we make loosely; it is how every job runs.
What's included
Every Solihull job includes.
A thorough pre-work survey of your existing installation, covering the consumer unit, earthing, bonding, circuit condition, and any visible defects, so we can quote accurately and spot problems before they become expensive.
Full or partial rewire carried out to BS 7671 (18th Edition wiring regulations), with all circuits tested and certified on completion. We work methodically to minimise disruption to plasterwork and decoration where possible.
Consumer unit (fuse box) upgrade to a modern dual-RCD or RCBO-protected board, replacing outdated fuse wire boards that no longer meet current safety standards and cannot support today's electrical loads.
EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) for landlords, home buyers, or insurers, with a written report detailing any code C1, C2, or C3 observations and a clear remedial action plan where needed.
Fault-finding using calibrated test equipment to trace tripped circuits, intermittent faults, and nuisance RCD trips, with a plain-English explanation of the cause and a fixed-scope remedial quote before any repair work starts.
Additional socket and lighting circuits added to suit your layout, including USB sockets, outdoor weatherproof sockets, and circuits sized for EV chargers or solar battery inverters, all certificated on completion.
Local knowledge
Electrician in Solihull.
Solihull has a wide mix of housing stock, and the age of the wiring varies considerably across the borough. Properties in Shirley and parts of Hall Green date largely from the 1930s and 1950s, when rubber-insulated wiring and rewirable fuse boards were standard. That wiring is now well past its recommended service life; the rubber insulation becomes brittle and can crack under load, creating a real fire risk. If your property has not been rewired since the 1970s, an EICR will almost certainly flag C2 observations that need remedial work. We see this regularly across the B90 postcode and know what to expect before we arrive.
Knowle, Dorridge, and Bentley Heath contain a high proportion of larger detached and semi-detached homes from the 1960s through to the 1990s, many of which have been extended and altered over the decades. Extensions often mean unofficial additions to the original consumer unit, mismatched cable sizes, or circuits run without proper certification. These are not just paperwork problems; they affect insurance validity and mortgage surveys. We frequently attend properties in this area ahead of a sale or remortgage where an EICR has flagged historical work that needs bringing up to standard.
Solihull also has one of the higher rates of solar panel adoption in the West Midlands, and Tesla Powerwall 3 battery storage is increasingly popular across the borough. Both technologies place specific demands on your domestic installation. A battery inverter needs a dedicated circuit, correct isolation, and export meter registration. An EV charger requires a circuit sized to the charging unit and, in most cases, an upgrade to the main earthing arrangement. If you are planning solar, battery storage, or an EV charger alongside your electrical work, we can scope all of it in a single survey and carry it out under one contract, which avoids the coordination problems that come with using separate trades.
Why Solihull
Why Solihull chooses us.
Solihull customers choose us because they want qualified, insured, certificated work with no surprises on the invoice.
We are NAPIT-registered, meaning our domestic electrical work is assessed by an independent certification body. Building control notification is handled through our membership, so you receive a Part P compliance certificate without involving the council separately.
Every quote is free, written, and itemised after a physical survey. We do not estimate over the phone and we do not add items to the invoice that were not in the quote. What we quote is what you pay.
We are fully insured for domestic electrical work. Our policies cover public liability and employer's liability, so your property and our operatives are protected from the moment we arrive on site.
We understand the specific demands of solar-ready and EV-ready installations across Solihull. We can combine a rewire or consumer unit upgrade with EV charger wiring or battery inverter circuits in a single visit, saving you time and the cost of a second call-out.
We are based in Beoley, Redditch, roughly 25 minutes from Solihull via the A34 and M42. We cover B90 to B93 regularly and can usually offer a survey appointment within the week.
How it works
From enquiry to job done.
- 01Postcode check
Enter your postcode on our website or call 01527 337155. We confirm immediately whether your address falls within our coverage area. Solihull B90 to B93 and surrounding postcodes are all within our regular working range, so this step is usually straightforward.
- 02Free survey
We visit the property at a time that suits you. We inspect the existing installation, discuss what you want to achieve, take measurements, and identify any access or surface-finish considerations. There is no charge for this visit and no obligation to proceed.
- 03Written quote
We send a written, itemised quote typically within 24 hours of the survey. It sets out exactly what work is included, what materials we will use, how long the job will take, and what certification you will receive. No hidden costs.
- 04Date booked
Once you accept the quote, we agree a start date. We keep our schedule tight enough to give each job proper attention. You will receive a confirmation with the date, the lead engineer's name, and a contact number for any questions beforehand.
- 05Job done, photos sent
We complete the work, carry out all required testing, and issue the appropriate certificates on the day or within 24 hours for EICR reports. We take before and after photographs of key elements, particularly consumer units and new circuits, and send them with your paperwork.
Our work
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Often booked together
Pairs well with.
Many Solihull homeowners booking a consumer unit upgrade are also planning an EV charger. Combining both in one survey and one visit avoids a second set-up charge and ensures the charger circuit is correctly earthed from the outset.
Solihull has a high rate of solar adoption. If you are rewiring or upgrading your consumer unit, it makes sense to future-proof the board for a solar inverter at the same time, avoiding a second board modification later.
Tesla Powerwall 3 installations require a dedicated circuit and correct isolation at the consumer unit. Booking battery storage alongside electrical work means both are scoped together and certificated under a single completion document.
Worth knowing
Before you book in Solihull.
Solihull falls partly within conservation areas around Knowle and parts of the town centre. If your property is listed or within a designated area, notify your local planning authority before any external electrical work such as EV charger installation or external cable routes, as permitted development rights may be restricted.
Many Solihull properties connected before the 1990s use a TN-C-S (PME) earthing arrangement supplied by the network operator. If you are adding an EV charger, current regulations require a specific earthing solution to prevent touch-voltage risk. We assess the earthing arrangement during our survey and include any required earth electrode in our quote.
Landlords in Solihull are legally required to hold a valid EICR for all privately rented properties, with remedial work completed within 28 days of an unsatisfactory report. Book the inspection well ahead of tenancy renewals; remedial work can take additional time if the installation requires significant upgrading.
FAQs
Solihull questions.
How long does a full house rewire take in Solihull?
The duration depends on the size of the property and how much of the existing installation can be retained. A typical three-bedroom semi in Shirley or Dorridge takes between three and five working days for a full rewire, including first and second fix and final testing. Larger detached properties in Knowle can take longer. We give you a day-by-day programme in your written quote so you can plan around the work. We always aim to leave you with power overnight unless the installation makes that genuinely unsafe.
What does an EICR involve and how long does it take in Solihull?
An EICR is a formal inspection and test of your fixed electrical installation. We work through every circuit in the property, checking insulation resistance, earth continuity, polarity, and the condition of the consumer unit and accessories. For a typical Solihull home we allow two to four hours on site. You receive a written report within 24 hours, coded to BS 7671 standards. A C1 observation means immediate danger; a C2 means potentially dangerous. We quote separately for any remedial work and carry it out under the same certification scheme.
My fuse box is old and keeps tripping. Do I need a new consumer unit?
Not necessarily, but it depends on what is causing the trips. An older rewirable fuse board or a first-generation RCD board can trip for several reasons: genuine faults on a circuit, a failing RCD, or simply an overloaded circuit that was never designed for modern loads. We carry out fault-finding first to establish the cause. If the board itself is the problem, or if it is too small to safely accommodate the circuits in the property, a consumer unit upgrade is usually the right answer. We will not recommend one unless the survey supports it.
Can you do electrical work in a rented property in Solihull?
Yes. We carry out EICR landlord inspections and remedial work across Solihull regularly. Landlords are legally required to have a valid EICR in place for all privately rented properties, and the report must be carried out by a qualified person. We are NAPIT-registered, which satisfies that requirement. If the report identifies unsatisfactory items, we provide a separate remedial quote and carry out the work under the same certification. We can also liaise directly with your letting agent if that is easier.
Will a rewire or consumer unit upgrade damage my plasterwork?
Some disruption to decoration is unavoidable during a rewire, particularly around socket and switch positions, ceiling roses, and where cables run through walls. We use the least invasive cable routes available and, where properties have been recently decorated, we discuss the routing with you before we start. We make good at first fix stage, but full redecoration is normally the homeowner's responsibility after electrical work. We will tell you exactly what to expect in that regard before you commit to the job, so there are no surprises.
Can you wire my property for an EV charger at the same time as a rewire or upgrade?
Yes, and it makes sense to do so. Adding an EV charger circuit at the same time as a consumer unit upgrade or rewire means the cable route, earthing arrangement, and board capacity are all addressed in one visit. Solihull properties on a PME supply, which is the majority, require a specific earthing solution for an EV charger under current regulations. We assess this during the survey and include everything in the quote. We are also able to install the charger unit itself, so you do not need a second contractor.
Our commitment
We take on a limited number of jobs each week. That is deliberate. It means the engineer who surveys your property is the same person who carries out the work, and we are not rushing one job to get to the next. Electrical work in a family home needs to be done carefully, with proper testing at each stage. Cutting corners on domestic electrics is not a risk we are willing to take on your behalf or ours.
Who we are
We are Djuka Electrics, based in Beoley, Redditch, and we cover Solihull and the wider West Midlands as part of our regular working area. We are NAPIT-registered for domestic electrical work and MCS-certified for solar installations. Every job comes with real photographs and traceable certification. You can read genuine reviews from customers across the region on our website and on Google.
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