Electrician in Harborne

Sam Ward Electrical is an electrician in Harborne, about four and a half miles from our Kings Heath base. Harborne’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces and family semis keep us busy with kitchen, extension and loft conversion electrics, rewires, consumer unit upgrades, EICRs and EV chargers where there is off-street parking.

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

At a glance

Based
Kings Heath, about four and a half miles from Harborne
Postcodes
B17
Typical work
Renovation electrics, loft conversions, rewires, consumer units
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 Harborne usually do?

Harborne’s terraces and semis around the High Street and the Harborne Walkway are popular with families who renovate rather than move, so as an electrician in Harborne most of our work is linked to building projects:

  • New circuits for kitchen refits and rear extensions
  • Lighting, sockets and smoke alarms for loft conversions
  • Consumer unit upgrades to give space for new circuits
  • Partial or full rewires before replastering
  • EICRs for rental properties and house purchases

Older Harborne terraces often have the consumer unit in a cramped cupboard or cellar, and loft rooms added decades ago may run from circuits never designed for them. We test what is there before adding anything, so new kitchen or loft circuits start from a safe base.

Tethered EV charger fitted beside a front door, the kind of driveway charger our electrician in Harborne installs
A tethered charger fitted close to the front door.

What electrics does a loft conversion need?

A loft conversion normally needs a new lighting circuit, new sockets and, under the Building Regulations, mains-powered interlinked smoke alarms on each floor of the escape route. The new circuits are notifiable, so we register them through NAPIT. If your consumer unit has no spare ways, it may need upgrading first; our consumer unit guide explains why.

Can I charge an EV if my Harborne terrace only has on-street parking?

A standard home charger needs off-street parking, because the cable must not trail across the pavement. Many Harborne terraces only have on-street parking, so ask about approved cross-pavement solutions: GOV.UK lists a chargepoint grant for households with on-street parking. Where you do have a driveway, our EV charger installation service covers everything.

Compact tethered EV charger on a brick wall, a neat choice for a Harborne electrician to fit
A compact charger with a short, neat cable run.

When should the electrician start on a renovation?

Bring us in early. First-fix cables need to go in after the structural work but before plastering, so it pays to agree the socket, switch and lighting layout at the planning stage. If the existing wiring is old, a rewire before you redecorate saves disruption later.

Which areas near Harborne do you also cover?

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

See every location on our areas covered page.

Need an electrician in Harborne? 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 Harborne: FAQs

Do you work for businesses on Harborne High Street?

Yes. We carry out EICRs, lighting upgrades, emergency lighting and new circuits for shops, cafes and offices, scheduled around your opening hours where possible.

How long do kitchen electrics take?

First fix for a typical kitchen takes one to two days, with second fix of sockets, switches and appliances after the kitchen is fitted. We agree timings with your fitter.

Do you cover Quinton and Bearwood?

Yes, we also work in nearby Quinton and Bearwood. Call us with your postcode and we will confirm.

Do loft conversion electrics need building control approval?

Yes. New circuits are notifiable under Part P. As NAPIT registered electricians we self-certify the work and you receive a Building Regulations compliance certificate.

Guides to read first

MCS certified logo NAPIT registered logo TrustMark Government Endorsed Quality logo RECC (Renewable Energy Consumer Code) logo Consumer Protection Association logo

“Sam installed a new electric oven for us and did an amazing job. Sam is really friendly and professional, offered us a clear and detailed quote for the work, and completed the work in a really good turn around and to a high standard. Sam was punctual and really easy to communicate with and I highly recommend him!”

Maddy Davies

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 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

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

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