Electrician in Solihull

Sam Ward Electrical is an electrician in Solihull, about six miles from our Kings Heath base. Many Solihull homes are larger detached and semi-detached houses with driveways and good roof space, so we often install solar panels, battery storage and EV chargers together here, as well as consumer unit upgrades, rewires and EICRs.

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

At a glance

Based
Kings Heath, about six miles from Solihull
Postcodes
B91, B92 and nearby
Typical work
Solar, battery and EV charger packages, consumer units, rewires
Local authority
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Certification
NAPIT registered (63406); work tested and certified to BS 7671
How to book
Call 07917 533653 for a no-obligation quote

Why do Solihull homeowners combine solar, a battery and an EV charger?

Because the three work best together. Solar panels generate during the day, a battery stores the surplus for the evening, and a solar-compatible charger can put spare power straight into the car. With the driveways and roof space common in Solihull, an electrician in Solihull can often fit all three as one planned project:

  1. Survey the roof, the consumer unit, the main fuse and your energy use.
  2. Design the panel layout, inverter, battery size and charger together.
  3. Notify the network operator, under G98 or G99 depending on the size.
  4. Install the panels, battery and charger, often over a few days once scaffolding is up.
  5. Commission and hand over with the certificates and apps set up.
Full-length solar PV array across a roof, the scale of system our electrician in Solihull can design
A full-length solar array across a bungalow roof.

Do I need planning permission for solar panels in Solihull?

Usually not, because most rooftop panels on houses are permitted development. Listed buildings and some properties in conservation areas are exceptions, and in Solihull those questions go to Solihull Council. The Planning Portal explains the general rules.

Is a home battery worth it in Solihull?

It depends on when you use electricity. Households that are out during the day, run an electric car or are on a time-of-use tariff usually benefit most. Our solar battery storage guide explains how to size a battery, and our EV charger and battery storage page covers installation.

Sigenergy home battery storage, the kind of system a Solihull electrician pairs with solar panels
A Sigenergy battery stack installed in a garage.

Do you cover the whole of Solihull?

We regularly work in Solihull town centre, Olton, Elmdon and the surrounding suburbs, about six miles from our base. Knowle and Dorridge are further out, so call us to confirm.

Larger Solihull homes can outgrow a single-phase supply once solar, a battery, an EV charger and a heat pump are all added. We check your main fuse and expected load first; load management is often enough without upgrading the supply.

Which areas near Solihull do you also cover?

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

See every location on our areas covered page.

Need an electrician in Solihull? 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 Solihull: FAQs

Can you fit solar, a battery and an EV charger at the same time?

Yes. We often plan all three as one project so the inverter, battery and charger work together, and we notify the network operator for the whole system.

Do I need G99 approval for my solar system?

Systems up to 16A per phase, about 3.68kW on a single-phase supply, are notified after installation under G98. Larger systems, or solar plus a battery above that limit, usually need G99 approval before connection. We handle the paperwork.

Do you cover Knowle and Dorridge?

Often, yes, although they are further from our Kings Heath base than central Solihull. Call 07917 533653 with your postcode and we will confirm.

How long does a solar and battery installation take?

Most home systems take one to two days on site once scaffolding is up, with a little longer if a battery and charger are being fitted at the same time.

Guides to read first

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“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

“Really pleased with the Zappi installation. Sam was well priced, turned up on time, was polite and professional throughout, and clearly took a lot of care in his work. Everything was done neatly and to a high standard. Would definitely recommend.”

Kris Jackson

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

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