Genuinely local
Based in Locks Heath itself at SO31 6XA, so we're rarely far from wherever the job is, and can usually turn a survey around without a long wait for a slot to open up.
Locks Heath, South Hampshire
Electricians basedright here inLocks Heath
We're not just covering Locks Heath, we're based here, on Celandine Avenue, so we know the roads, the housing stock, and the shopping centre car park better than most.
Rated 5.0 on Google · Written quotes · NAPIT registered
Based in Locks Heath
Working from SO31 6XA, not a call centre miles away
NAPIT registered
Inspection and installation work to current regulations
5.0 on Google
Rated by clients across South Hampshire
£5m / £10m cover
Public and employer's liability insurance in place
12+ years in the trade
Founded 2021 by Director Andrew Hardiman
Local coverage
Local to Locks Heath, not just covering it
Hardi Electrical is based on Celandine Avenue, right in the middle of Locks Heath, so when we say we cover this area we mean it in the most literal sense. We're not routing a van over from Portsmouth or Winchester; we're often a few minutes from your door, which matters when you're trying to arrange a survey around work, school runs, or a tradesperson already booked in for another job. Being local also means we get repeat requests from the same streets and the same developments, so we've built up a working knowledge of how the housing here is wired that a visiting electrician from further out wouldn't have.
Locks Heath is a mix of housing eras rather than one uniform type. There's a substantial amount of 1970s and 1980s estate housing around Locks Heath itself and toward Fleet End Road, much of which still has its original consumer unit or a rewire that dates from the 1990s, both of which routinely fail a modern EICR on RCD protection alone. Locks Heath Shopping Village and the roads around it sit next to newer infill development and small pockets of more recent new-build, where the wiring is modern but homeowners are adding EV chargers, home offices, and outdoor power that the original design never accounted for. Further out towards Fleet End and the lanes near Segensworth there are older detached properties and a scatter of bungalows where the electrics have been added to piecemeal over decades by whoever was available at the time.
The jobs we get called out for most in Locks Heath reflect that mix: EICRs ahead of a house sale or a new tenancy, consumer unit upgrades on 1980s estate houses that still have a wire-fuse or plastic rewireable board, EV charger installs for driveways on the newer closes, and general fault-finding on properties where several different electricians have added circuits over the years without anyone stepping back to look at the installation as a whole. We also see a fair amount of garden office and outbuilding work, since a number of gardens here are large enough to take a home office or a workshop and people want a proper supply run to it rather than an extension lead through a window.
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Because we're on site so often around Locks Heath, we also get asked to look at smaller, less glamorous jobs that a visiting firm might not bother quoting for on their own: a flickering light in a hallway, an outdoor socket that's stopped working after a wet spell, or a smoke alarm that keeps chirping at 3am. These are quick to deal with when we're already local, and sorting them properly rather than leaving them for later often stops a small annoyance turning into something that shows up as a fault on a future EICR. We'd rather fix the small stuff on the way past than have it sit unresolved for years.
The estate's layout, with its network of closes and cul-de-sacs off Fleet End Road and Locks Heath Park Road, also means access and parking vary a lot from job to job. Some properties have generous driveways that make an EV charger install straightforward; others are on shared parking courts where cable routing needs more thought and a proper conversation at survey stage about what's actually achievable. Knowing the estate's geography in advance means we can usually flag those constraints before we even arrive, rather than discovering them on the day and having to rework a quote.
Based in the village
Our base is on Celandine Avenue in Locks Heath itself, so surveys and callbacks are quick to arrange.
1970s–80s estate housing
Familiar with the original wiring and consumer units common across Locks Heath's main estates.
Shopping Village area
Comfortable working around retail units and the flats and houses near the centre.
Larger rear gardens
Regularly asked to supply garden offices, workshops, and outbuildings on Locks Heath plots.
What we do here
Electrical services in Locks Heath
EICRs
EICRs for the many 1980s estate homes here whose consumer units and RCD protection are overdue a formal check.
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Consumer unit replacements
Upgrading original wire-fuse and plastic rewireable boards still fitted in Locks Heath's older estate housing.
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EV charger installation
OZEV-registered charger installs for the driveways and closes across the newer parts of the estate.
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Fault finding
Tracing tripping circuits on properties that have had work done by several different electricians over the years.
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Why Locks Heath residents choose Hardi Electrical
We're on your doorstep, properly qualified, and we put everything in writing before a single cable is touched.
NAPIT and OZEV registered
Covered for both general electrical work and EV charger installation under recognised schemes, which matters whether you need a consumer unit upgrade or a driveway charger fitted correctly.
18th Edition and 2391-52 qualified
Andrew holds current wiring regulations and City & Guilds inspection and testing qualifications, so EICRs and fault diagnosis are backed by proper formal training, not just years on the tools.
£5m / £10m insurance
Public liability and employer's liability cover in place for every job we take on, from a single socket to a full rewire, giving you a level of protection worth checking any tradesperson actually holds.
Written quotes
Every job is priced individually and confirmed in writing before we schedule anything, so there's no vague verbal estimate that changes once we're halfway through the work.
Rated 5.0 on Google
Reviewed by clients across South Hampshire, including several in Locks Heath itself, which is worth reading through if you want a sense of how we actually work on site.
Local conditions
What we see most often in Locks Heath
The estate's age and layout throw up a fairly consistent set of issues, which is useful when you're trying to work out what's actually wrong before we arrive.
Original 1970s–80s consumer units
A lot of estate housing still has its original board, often lacking RCD protection on socket circuits altogether, which is one of the most common reasons an EICR here comes back with a C2 rating.
Piecemeal additions over the years
Extensions, converted lofts, and DIY additions on older properties sometimes mean the installation as a whole has never been reassessed, even though each individual addition may have seemed reasonable at the time.
Driveway EV charging on estate roads
Off-street parking varies from short private drives to shared parking courts, which affects cable routing and where a charger can go, and is something we always check properly at survey stage rather than assuming.
Garden offices and outbuildings
Larger gardens near Fleet End often have sheds or outbuildings running off an extension lead rather than a proper armoured supply, which isn't rated for permanent use and is a common cause of nuisance tripping.
Loft conversions on 1980s houses
Lighting and socket circuits altered for a loft conversion aren't always brought up to current standards at the time, which can leave a mismatch between what building control signed off and what's actually installed.
Our process
How we work with Locks Heath customers
Being local doesn't change the process, it just means it moves faster, since we're rarely more than a short drive from the job.
- 01
Get in touch
Call or message us with what you need.
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Survey and written quote
We visit the property, take a proper look at the existing installation, and provide a written quote for the work.
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Scheduling
We agree a date that works around your household, whether that's a weekday when you're out or a specific slot for access.
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Installation
Work is carried out cleanly, with dust sheets and tidy cable routes, minimising disruption to the rest of the house.
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Testing and certification
Every job is tested before we finish, with the correct certificate issued and Part P notifiable work notified to building control.
Common questions
Locks Heath questions answered
Do you cover Locks Heath?
Yes, we're based in Locks Heath at SO31 6XA, so this is our home patch as much as anywhere we cover. Most of our repeat customers and referrals come from within a mile or two of our own front door, which is a fair test of how the work holds up over time.
How quickly can you get to a job in Locks Heath?
Since we're based here, we can usually arrange a survey quickly; call 07730 498814 and we'll find the nearest slot. Get in touch by phone or by email at hardielectrical@outlook.com.
How much will the work cost?
Every job is priced individually once we've seen the property and understood the scope, with a written quote before anything is booked. We don't work from a fixed price list because two jobs that sound identical on the phone can turn out very different once we've opened up a consumer unit.
Do you work weekends or evenings?
We work Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Give us a call and we'll do our best to fit around what you need within those hours, including arranging access for tenants or working around your own schedule where we can.
Can you sort an old-style consumer unit?
Yes, replacing original wire-fuse or plastic rewireable boards with a modern RCBO unit is one of the most common jobs we do in Locks Heath. It's usually a one-day job and we'll always explain what we've found and why it matters before recommending it.
Do you install EV chargers on standard driveways?
Yes, we're OZEV registered and install chargers sized to your existing supply, whether that's a private drive or a shared parking area. We'll check your incoming supply and existing consumer unit at survey stage to confirm what's practical.
Can you supply a garden office or outbuilding?
Yes, we run properly protected armoured supplies to garden offices, workshops, and outbuildings across Locks Heath's larger plots. This is a far safer, more permanent solution than relying on an extension lead run through a window or door.
Do I need an EICR to sell my house in Locks Heath?
It isn't a legal requirement to sell, but buyers and their solicitors increasingly ask for one, and it can flag issues before they come up in negotiations. Getting one done ahead of putting a property on the market often avoids a last-minute scramble to fix things a buyer's surveyor picks up.
What certificate will I get after the work?
Depending on the job you'll receive an EIC, EICR, or minor works certificate, and any notifiable work is reported to building control. Keep hold of these documents as they're often asked for when you come to sell or remortgage the property.
Do you take on small jobs as well as bigger installs?
Yes, from a single extra socket to a full rewire, every enquiry gets a proper written quote regardless of size. Being based locally means small jobs are easy to fit in without a long wait for a slot.
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Other areas close to Locks Heath
Next step
Get a written quote from your local Locks Heath electrician
Call 07730 498814 or send us the details, we're based right here
07730 498814
hardielectrical@outlook.com
Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm
NAPIT registered · £5m public liability · £10m employer’s liability