NAPIT and OZEV registered
Domestic and commercial work carried out to current wiring regulations, with OZEV registration for EV charger installs, so households applying for the OZEV grant-scheme are covered by the right accreditation.
Hedge End, South Hampshire
Electricians inHedge End andthe surrounding estates
From Wildern and Grange Park through to the retail park units off Charles Watts Way, we carry out domestic and commercial electrical work across Hedge End with a written quote agreed before anything is booked in.
Rated 5.0 on Google · Written quotes · NAPIT registered
NAPIT registered
Domestic and commercial work carried out to current regulations
OZEV registered
Approved for EV charger installations
£5m / £10m cover
Public and employer's liability insurance in place
5.0 on Google
Rated by clients across South Hampshire
Team of three
Founded 2021 by Director Andrew Hardiman
Local coverage
Local, and close by
We're based at 44 Celandine Avenue in Locks Heath, which puts Hedge End within a short drive down the M27 corridor, close enough that we're regularly in and out of the town for both domestic callouts and commercial jobs on the retail and business parks. Hedge End isn't an area we occasionally cover from further afield; it's part of our everyday patch alongside Botley, Boorley Green and the rest of South Hampshire.
The housing here is a genuine mix. Estates like Wildern, Grange Park and the roads off Botley Road include a good deal of post-war and 1970s-80s stock that's often had a partial rewire or two along the way rather than a full one, sitting next to newer developments such as those around Heath House Lane and the more recent builds towards Shamblehurst, where consumer units and cabling are newer but electric vehicle charging and additional circuits are increasingly what's asked for. That range means we're just as comfortable tracing an old lighting circuit back to a dated fuse board as we are wiring in a new socket run for a home office extension.
Hedge End is also a commercial centre in its own right, with Charles Watts Way, the Hedge End Retail Park and the industrial units around Botley Road bringing a steady flow of shopfitting, distribution board work and periodic testing for units that need to keep trading with minimal disruption. We work around opening hours and stock deliveries where that matters, and we're used to coordinating with site managers and landlords as well as homeowners.
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The town has grown outward in stages, and that shows in how the electrics vary from close to close rather than estate to estate. A row of houses on the same road can include one property still on its original wiring, a neighbour with a part-rewire from an old loft conversion, and another that's had a full consumer unit upgrade in the last few years. That's why we always start with a proper look at what's actually there rather than assuming a house's age tells the whole story: a survey before quoting means the price reflects the real condition of the wiring, not a guess based on when the estate was built.
Hedge End's schools, churches and community buildings also generate a fair amount of work for us over the course of a year, from lighting upgrades in halls to periodic testing that keeps a building's paperwork current for hirers and insurers. It's a different pace to a domestic job or a retail unit, usually planned around term times or booking schedules, but the same approach applies: understand what's needed, quote it properly, and issue the right certificate once it's done.
Based in Locks Heath
A short drive from Hedge End along the A334 and M27 corridor
Property mix
Post-war and 1970s-80s estates alongside newer developments
Commercial presence
Retail park and Botley Road industrial unit work alongside domestic jobs
What we do here
Electrical services in Hedge End
Consumer unit replacements
Many Hedge End homes on the older estates are still running dated fuse boards; we replace them with modern RCBO units and certify the work.
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EV charger installation
Driveways and allocated parking on the newer estates make home charging straightforward once the supply's been checked and sized correctly.
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EICRs
With a mix of owner-occupied and rented properties across the town, EICRs are a regular request from both landlords and buyers.
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Testing & inspection
Retail and industrial units on Charles Watts Way and the Botley Road units need periodic inspection that fits around trading hours.
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Fault finding
Older wiring on the post-war estates can develop intermittent faults that need tracing methodically rather than guessed at.
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Why Hedge End residents and businesses choose us
We're a small, established team working to the standards the job requires, not just the minimum to get by.
18th Edition and City & Guilds 2391-52
Andrew holds the qualifications for inspection and testing work, not just installation, which matters when an EICR or fault-finding job needs a properly reasoned diagnosis rather than a guess.
£5m public and £10m employer's liability cover
Full insurance in place for domestic and commercial jobs.
12+ years in the trade
Founded 2021 by Director Andrew Hardiman, with a team of three.
5.0 rating on Google
Reviewed consistently by clients across South Hampshire.
Written quotes and proper certification
Every job priced individually, with EIC, EICR or minor works certificates issued and Part P notifiable work notified to building control, so there's a clear paper trail for buyers, landlords and insurers.
Local conditions
What comes up most often in Hedge End
The town's mix of building ages and uses means the issues we're called out for vary a good deal from one street to the next.
Ageing fuse boards on the older estates
Properties built through the 1970s and 80s often still have their original consumer unit, sometimes without RCD protection on socket circuits, which an EICR will usually flag as needing attention.
Partial rewires and mismatched cabling
Where extensions or loft conversions have been added over the years, circuits don't always match the standard of the rest of the house, and tracing exactly what's connected to what takes a methodical approach before any new work can be added safely.
EV charging on shared or on-street parking
Not every Hedge End property has an off-street parking space, which changes what's realistically achievable for home charging and needs assessing on site.
Retail and industrial unit compliance
Units on the retail park and Botley Road industrial estate need periodic testing and clear certification for landlords and insurers.
Garden offices and outbuildings
Larger plots on the estate roads increasingly have garden offices or workshops needing their own properly protected supply.
Outdated lighting circuits in extended properties
Where a kitchen or lounge has been extended, the original lighting circuit is sometimes stretched further than it was designed for, leading to dim or flickering lights that need a proper circuit review rather than just a new bulb.
Our process
How we work in Hedge End
The same five steps whether it's a house on Wildern or a unit on the retail park.
- 01
Enquiry
Call or message with what you need,
- 02
Survey and quote
We look at the property or unit, understand the scope, and put together a written quote.
- 03
Scheduling
We agree a date that works around your household or trading hours.
- 04
Installation
Work is carried out cleanly and tidily, whether that's a domestic property or a commercial unit.
- 05
Testing and certification
Every job is tested and the correct certificate issued, with Part P notifiable work notified to building control.
Common questions
Hedge End questions answered
Do you cover Hedge End?
Yes, Hedge End is one of the areas we cover regularly from our base in Locks Heath, including Wildern, Grange Park, Botley Road and the retail and industrial units.
How quickly can you get to Hedge End?
We're a short drive away, so scheduling a visit is usually straightforward once we know what's needed.
How is the cost worked out?
Every job is priced individually once we've seen the property or unit and understand the scope, with a written quote provided before anything's booked in.
Can you work outside normal hours?
We work Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Give us a call on 07730 498814 and we'll do our best to fit around what you need.
Do you do commercial work on the retail park and Botley Road units?
Yes, we carry out testing, inspection and installation work for commercial units and can arrange visits around trading hours.
Can you install an EV charger without a driveway?
It depends on the property and parking arrangement; we'll assess the supply and access on site and give you an honest answer before quoting.
Do you replace old fuse boards?
Yes, we fit modern RCBO consumer units and certify the work, which is a common request on Hedge End's older estates.
Will I get a certificate for the work?
Yes, depending on the job you'll receive an EIC, EICR or minor works certificate, with notifiable work reported to building control.
Do you carry out EICRs for landlords in Hedge End?
Yes, EICRs are a regular part of our work here for both landlords and homebuyers, and we're used to turning reports around clearly so they can be passed straight to a letting agent, mortgage lender or solicitor.
Do you cover the schools and community buildings in Hedge End?
Yes, we carry out periodic testing and lighting or circuit work for schools, churches and community halls, usually scheduled around term times or booking calendars to keep disruption to a minimum.
What areas of Hedge End do you cover?
We cover the whole town, including Wildern, Grange Park, Shamblehurst, Botley Road and the retail and industrial units off Charles Watts Way, as well as the surrounding villages.
Nearby
Other areas close to Hedge End
Next step
Get a written quote for your Hedge End property
Tell us what you need and we'll come back with a written quote, call 07730 498814 or send us the details online.
07730 498814
hardielectrical@outlook.com
Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm
NAPIT registered · £5m public liability · £10m employer’s liability