Electrician in Kings Norton

Sam Ward Electrical is an electrician in Kings Norton, roughly three miles from our Kings Heath base. Kings Norton mixes 1930s semis, post-war estates such as Hawkesley and Pool Farm, and older homes near Kings Norton Green, so our work here ranges from consumer unit upgrades and fault finding to EICRs, rewires and EV chargers.

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

At a glance

Based
Kings Heath, about three miles from Kings Norton
Postcodes
B30 and B38
Typical work
Fault finding, consumer units, EICRs, rewires, EV chargers
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 Kings Norton typically fix?

Kings Norton spans several eras of housing, from the old village around St Nicolas’ Church and the Saracen’s Head on Kings Norton Green to inter-war semis and the post-war estates further south. Each era tends to bring its own problems, and as an electrician in Kings Norton we see these most:

Typical electrical issues by age of home in Kings Norton
Type of homeWhat we often find
1930s semisWiring updated in stages, older fuse boards, too few sockets
Post-war estates (1950s to 1970s)Early PVC wiring, ageing consumer units without RCDs
Newer homesRequests for extra circuits, garden power and EV chargers
Wall-mounted EV charger with its ready light on, a typical job for our electrician in Kings Norton
A wall-mounted charger showing it is ready to charge.

Why does my RCD keep tripping?

An RCD trips when it detects current leaking to earth. In Kings Norton homes the usual causes are a faulty appliance, damp getting into an outside light or socket, or damaged cable. Unplug appliances to see whether one is to blame; if it keeps tripping, we test each circuit to find the fault rather than guessing. Older boards that trip often may be due for an upgrade, which our consumer unit guide covers.

Is 1960s wiring still safe?

Often it is. PVC-insulated cable from the 1960s onwards can still test well, while rubber-insulated cable from earlier decades usually needs replacing. An EICR is the reliable way to know, and it will tell you whether a rewire is needed.

Do you cover the whole of Kings Norton?

Yes. We work across B30 and B38, including Kings Norton Green, Hawkesley, Pool Farm, Primrose, West Heath and the streets near Kings Norton station and the canal junction.

Weatherproof outdoor connection box, outdoor electrics a Kings Norton electrician installs
A weatherproof outdoor connection box with sealed cable glands.

Which areas near Kings Norton do you also cover?

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

See every location on our areas covered page.

Need an electrician in Kings Norton? 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 Kings Norton: FAQs

Do you cover West Heath and Cotteridge?

Yes. We cover West Heath, Cotteridge, Hawkesley, Pool Farm and the rest of Kings Norton, all within a short drive of our base.

Can you replace the consumer unit in a council or housing association home?

If you rent from the council or a housing association, the landlord is responsible for the electrics and must approve any changes, so speak to them first. For homeowners we can quote straight away.

How long does a consumer unit change take?

Most of a day, with the power off for several hours. We test the existing circuits first, and any faults found must be fixed before they can be switched back on.

Do you do electrical fault finding in Kings Norton?

Yes. We trace faults such as tripping RCDs, dead sockets and flickering lights by testing circuit by circuit, then repair and retest before we leave.

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 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

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

Request a quote