Electrician in Selly Oak

Sam Ward Electrical is an electrician in Selly Oak for landlords, letting agents and homeowners, about three miles from our Kings Heath base. Many Selly Oak terraces are let to University of Birmingham students, so we carry out a lot of landlord EICRs, remedial work and smoke alarm installations here, plus rewires and consumer unit upgrades.

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

At a glance

Based
Kings Heath, about three miles from Selly Oak
Postcodes
B29
Typical work
Landlord EICRs, remedial work, smoke alarms, 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 Selly Oak do for landlords?

Selly Oak and neighbouring Bournbrook are full of Victorian and Edwardian terraces let to students, many as houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). Private landlords in England must have the fixed electrics inspected and tested at least every five years, and HMO licence conditions usually ask to see a current report. As an electrician in Selly Oak, this is how we handle landlord work:

  1. Arrange access with you, your agent or the tenants, with notice for everyone in the house.
  2. Inspect and test every circuit, usually in a few hours for a typical shared house.
  3. Send the report by email, with each observation coded C1, C2, C3 or FI.
  4. Quote for remedial work so it can be done within the 28-day deadline.
  5. Confirm in writing once the work is complete, for you to send to tenants and the council.
Clearly labelled consumer unit, the kind our electrician in Selly Oak checks during a landlord EICR
Clear labelling helps tenants and inspectors alike.

Our guides to landlord electrical safety rules and EICR codes explain every deadline and code in detail.

When is the best time to book EICRs for student houses?

The summer changeover between tenancies is usually easiest: houses are often empty, access is simple, and any remedial work can be finished before new tenants arrive. Book early, because many Selly Oak landlords have the same idea.

Do you work on owner-occupied homes in Selly Oak too?

Yes. Away from the student streets, Selly Oak and Selly Park have plenty of family homes, from terraces off the Bristol Road to larger houses near Selly Oak Park. We replace consumer units, carry out rewires, add circuits for kitchens and extensions, and install EV chargers where there is off-street parking.

Garage consumer unit with armoured cable, an outbuilding supply by a Selly Oak electrician
A garage supply run in armoured cable to its own consumer unit.

Which areas near Selly Oak do you also cover?

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

See every location on our areas covered page.

Need an electrician in Selly Oak? 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 Selly Oak: FAQs

How much does an EICR cost for a student house in Selly Oak?

It depends on the number of circuits and consumer units, the size of the house and access. Tell us how many rooms and boards there are and we will give you a clear quote before booking.

Can you work directly with my letting agent?

Yes. We can arrange access with your agent, send reports and certificates to them, and quote them for any remedial work, while keeping you copied in.

Do you cover Bournbrook and Selly Park?

Yes. We cover the whole of B29, including Bournbrook, Selly Park and the streets around the University of Birmingham and the Bristol Road.

Will the tenants lose power during the inspection?

Only for short periods, because some tests need circuits switched off. We tell everyone in the house before we isolate anything and restore power as quickly as possible.

Do HMOs need interlinked smoke alarms?

Most HMOs need a fire alarm system suited to the size and layout of the property, usually set out in the licence or a fire risk assessment. We can install mains-powered, interlinked alarms to the standard you have been given.

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 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 Selly Oak? Call Sam Ward Electrical on 07917 533653 or send an enquiry online for a no-obligation quote.

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