Electrician in Edgbaston

Sam Ward Electrical is an electrician in Edgbaston for large period homes, apartments and offices, about three and a half miles from our Kings Heath base. Edgbaston’s Victorian and Georgian villas, converted flats and Hagley Road offices often need bigger installations: three-phase supplies, distribution boards, full rewires, EICRs, lighting and EV charging.

Sam Ward Electrical, NAPIT registered (membership 63406). Last reviewed:

At a glance

Based
Kings Heath, about three and a half miles from Edgbaston
Postcodes
B15, B16 and parts of B5
Typical work
Large-home rewires, three-phase supplies, offices, multi-charger EV
Local authority
Birmingham City Council
Certification
NAPIT registered (63406); work tested and certified to BS 7671
How to book
Call 07917 533653 for a no-obligation quote

What does an electrician in Edgbaston work on?

Edgbaston has some of Birmingham’s largest houses, many on leafy roads around the Botanical Gardens and Edgbaston Stadium, alongside villas converted into apartments and offices near Five Ways and the Hagley Road. As an electrician in Edgbaston our work here tends to be larger in scale:

  • Full rewires and distribution boards for large period homes
  • Landlord EICRs for converted flats and apartment blocks
  • Office EICRs, LED lighting upgrades and emergency lighting
  • Several EV chargers on one property, with load management
  • Solar panels and battery storage for big roof areas
Three-phase distribution board, larger-scale work our electrician in Edgbaston carries out
A three-phase board with surge protection and neatly dressed cables.

Do large Edgbaston houses need three-phase power?

Sometimes. A large house running a heat pump, two EV chargers and a big solar and battery system can outgrow a single-phase supply. Upgrading to three-phase means an application to the network operator, National Grid Electricity Distribution, so we assess your actual load first and often find that load management on a single-phase supply is enough.

Do I need consent from the Calthorpe Estate or for a listed building?

Possibly. Much of Edgbaston sits on the Calthorpe Estate, where some leases need the estate’s consent for alterations, and some houses are listed or in conservation areas. Check your lease and any listed building consent before external work such as chargers or panels; we can provide equipment details to support an application.

Steel cable tray and trunking, commercial containment an Edgbaston electrician installs in offices
Steel cable tray and trunking carrying cables in a commercial unit.

Do you carry out commercial electrical work in Edgbaston?

Yes. For offices, clinics and other businesses around Five Ways and the Hagley Road we provide EICRs, LED and emergency lighting, distribution board upgrades and new circuits, scheduled to keep disruption low. See our domestic and commercial electricians page for the full list.

Which areas near Edgbaston do you also cover?

We work right across south Birmingham from our base in Kings Heath. The closest neighbouring areas to Edgbaston that we cover are:

See every location on our areas covered page.

Need an electrician in Edgbaston? Call 07917 533653, email contacts@samwardelectrical.co.uk or send an enquiry and we will get back to you as soon as possible with a no-obligation quote.

Electrician in Edgbaston: FAQs

Do you work on listed buildings in Edgbaston?

Yes. We plan cable routes to protect original features and work to the conditions of any listed building consent. Speak to the council’s conservation team before external changes.

Can you install EV chargers for an apartment block?

Yes. We assess the building’s supply, then install several chargers with load management so they share the available power safely. Landlord chargepoint grants may help with the cost.

Do you carry out EICRs for offices in Edgbaston?

Yes. Commercial premises are commonly inspected every five years, or as recommended on the previous report, and we can schedule testing around your working hours.

Do you cover Five Ways, Lee Bank and Edgbaston Village?

Yes. We cover all of Edgbaston, including Five Ways, Lee Bank, Edgbaston Village and the streets around the Botanical Gardens and the University.

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“Sam provided an excellent service from start to finish. He was professional, precise in his work, and genuinely friendly throughout the whole process. The job was completed to a very high standard, with great attention to detail. I wouldn’t hesitate to use him again and would happily recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable electrician.”

Jack Montgomery

Birmingham

“Sam recently upgraded my consumer unit and installed a MyEnergi Zappi charger, including some integration work with my existing solar setup and Shelly monitoring devices. From start to finish, he was professional, punctual, and really easy to work with. He took the time to explain what he was doing, worked neatly, and made sure everything was tested and tidied up properly before leaving. The installation looks great, everything functions exactly as it should, and his attention to detail was excellent throughout. I’m really pleased with the quality of the work and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sam to anyone needing an EV charger or electrical upgrade done to a high standard.”

Matt Watkins

Birmingham

“Sam installed an EV charger for us and he was great. From the first contact he communicated really clearly and helped us with some of the decisions to make. He was reliable, approachable and we felt in good hands throughout.”

Katja Michel

Birmingham

Need an electrician in Edgbaston? Call Sam Ward Electrical on 07917 533653 or send an enquiry online for a no-obligation quote.

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