Electrician in Moseley

Sam Ward Electrical is an electrician in Moseley, based about a mile away on Kings Road in Kings Heath. We work across B13, from the Victorian and Edwardian villas around Moseley Village to flats and family terraces, carrying out rewires, consumer unit upgrades, EICRs, EV chargers and solar installations, all tested and certified to BS 7671.

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

At a glance

Based
Kings Heath, about a mile from Moseley
Postcodes
B13
Typical work
Period-home rewires, consumer units, EICRs for flats, 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 work does an electrician in Moseley usually do?

Most of Moseley's housing is late Victorian and Edwardian: large villas off Wake Green Road and Salisbury Road, terraces close to the Alcester Road, and big houses that have been split into flats. Many have had wiring added in stages over a century, so the jobs we see most as an electrician in Moseley are about bringing older installations up to date safely:

  • Full and partial rewires of period houses
  • Replacing old fuse boxes with modern consumer units
  • EICRs for flats, conversions and rental properties
  • Kitchen, extension and garden room electrics
  • EV chargers on driveways and in garages
  • Solar panels and battery storage on rear roof slopes
Consumer unit fitted under the stairs, a common upgrade by our electrician in Moseley in period homes
A modern consumer unit in the classic under-stairs position found in many Moseley houses.

How do you rewire a period house in Moseley without spoiling it?

We plan the cable routes before anything is lifted. In most Victorian and Edwardian houses the floor voids and chimney breasts give clean routes, so cornices, ceiling roses and original skirting can usually stay where they are. Where only some circuits are old or damaged, a partial rewire may be enough; an EICR shows which. Our signs you need a rewire guide explains what to look for first.

Can I fit solar panels or an EV charger in a Moseley conservation area?

Often yes, but check first. Parts of Moseley are conservation areas, where equipment visible from the street, such as panels on a front roof slope or a charger on a front wall, can need planning permission. We help you choose positions on rear slopes or side walls, and recommend checking with Birmingham City Council's planning team before you book our solar panel installation or EV charger service.

Outdoor wall light with a PIR sensor, the kind of garden lighting our Moseley electrician installs
Discreet up-and-down outdoor lighting with a motion sensor.

How quickly can you get to Moseley?

Moseley is about a mile from our base, so surveys and small jobs are easy to fit in, and we can come back the same week to finish off. Parking is tight on some Moseley roads, so it helps to tell us about access when you get in touch.

Which areas near Moseley do you also cover?

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

See every location on our areas covered page.

Need an electrician in Moseley? 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 Moseley: FAQs

How much does an electrician cost in Moseley?

It depends on the job, the age of the property and access. Period houses often take longer to work on, so we visit or look at photos first and give you a clear, no-obligation quote before any work starts.

Do you cover Moseley Village and Balsall Heath?

Yes. We cover the whole of B13, including Moseley Village and the area around St Mary’s Row, plus neighbouring Balsall Heath, Sparkhill and Kings Heath.

Do Victorian houses in Moseley always need rewiring?

No. Many have been partly or fully rewired already. An EICR tests every circuit and shows whether a full rewire, a partial rewire or just a few repairs are needed.

Can I get an EV charger with on-street parking in Moseley?

A standard home charger needs off-street parking so the cable does not cross the pavement. If you only have on-street parking, ask about approved cross-pavement solutions and the government grant for them.

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 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 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

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

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