Electrician in Northfield
Sam Ward Electrical is an electrician in Northfield, about four and a half miles from our Kings Heath base. Alongside 1930s and post-war homes around Bristol Road South and Victoria Common, Northfield takes in the new-build homes at Longbridge, where owners often want EV chargers, extra sockets, outdoor power and solar added after moving in.
Sam Ward Electrical, NAPIT registered (membership 63406). Last reviewed:
At a glance
- Based
- Kings Heath, about four and a half miles from Northfield
- Postcodes
- B31
- Typical work
- New-build upgrades, EV chargers, solar, 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 Northfield do for new-build homes?
The new homes built on the former Longbridge car plant site are well insulated and have modern consumer units, but builders’ specifications are often basic. As an electrician in Northfield, these are the upgrades we are asked for most:
| Upgrade | What to know |
|---|---|
| EV charger | Homes built with parking under Approved Document S (from June 2022) may already have one; older new builds usually do not |
| Extra sockets and USB points | Added on existing circuits where capacity allows |
| Outdoor socket and garden lighting | Weatherproof fittings with RCD protection |
| Solar panels and battery | Modern roofs and consumer units usually make this straightforward |
Will adding electrics affect my new-build warranty?
Keep the certificates for any additions and check your warranty provider’s terms before major alterations. Work by a registered electrician, tested and certified to BS 7671 and notified where required, gives you the paperwork a warranty provider or future buyer may ask for.
What about older homes in Northfield?
Away from Longbridge, Northfield is mostly 1930s semis and post-war estates. Here our work is more often consumer unit replacement, fault finding and partial rewires, along with EICRs for landlords and buyers.
We also fit outdoor sockets and garden lighting, add circuits for extensions and garage conversions, and install chargers on the driveways that many Northfield semis have. Whatever the age of the house, every job is tested and certified before we leave.
Can I add solar panels to a new-build roof?
Usually, yes. New roofs are generally in good condition, and the network operator is notified under G98 or G99 depending on the system size. Our solar panel installation page and solar battery guide explain the process and whether a battery is worth adding.
Which areas near Northfield do you also cover?
We work right across south Birmingham from our base in Kings Heath. The closest neighbouring areas to Northfield that we cover are:
- Electrician in Kings Norton: to the east
- Electrician in Bournville: to the north-east
- Electrician in Selly Oak: further north along the Bristol Road
See every location on our areas covered page.
Need an electrician in Northfield? 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.
