NAPIT registered
All inspection and installation work carried out to current wiring regulations under a recognised competent person scheme, on both established estate housing and newer developments.
Park Gate, South Hampshire
Electrician coveringPark Gate's homesand new developments
From established estate housing to recently built developments, Park Gate is right on our doorstep from Locks Heath, and every job gets a written quote before work starts.
Rated 5.0 on Google · Written quotes · NAPIT registered
NAPIT registered
Inspection and installation work to current wiring regulations
OZEV registered
Registered installer 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
Based next door in Locks Heath
One of the closest areas we cover
Local coverage
Electrical work in Park Gate
Park Gate sits right next to Locks Heath, and it's one of the areas we're in and out of most often, Bridge Road, the retail park, and the residential streets running off Botley Road and Middle Road are all a few minutes from our base. That closeness means we can turn a survey visit around quickly and fit scheduled work in without a long drive eating into the day.
The area's housing is a genuine mix. There's established estate housing built up from the mid-to-late 20th century, much of it now due an upgrade to its original wiring and consumer unit, sitting alongside newer developments built over the last couple of decades on land around Whiteley and the wider Park Gate area. The newer builds tend to have more modern first-fix wiring and boards, but that doesn't mean they're maintenance-free: additional circuits for extensions, home offices, and EV chargers are common requests, and even recent builds sometimes need extra capacity or protection added once the original spec no longer matches how the house is actually used.
On the older estate streets, we regularly find consumer units and circuits that were adequate when the houses were built but haven't kept pace with how much is now plugged in, charged, or run day to day. Driveways and parking are also a factor in Park Gate: many of the estate houses have off-street parking that makes EV charger installation straightforward, but the position of the meter and the age of the supply need checking before assuming a straightforward install.
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Park Gate's retail park and the commercial units along Bridge Road also bring in a steady amount of work, from periodic testing to lighting upgrades and minor installation changes as units are refitted between tenants. We work around trading hours where we can, and because we're based so close by, arranging a follow-up visit or a short piece of remedial work rarely means a long wait.
Families extending or converting Park Gate houses, loft conversions, kitchen extensions, garden rooms, are another regular part of the work here, and these projects usually mean rethinking the electrics for a room rather than just adding one or two sockets. We're used to coordinating with builders and other trades on these jobs, timing first and second fix electrical work around the wider build programme so nothing holds the project up unnecessarily.
Established estate housing
Mid-to-late 20th century streets often due a consumer unit or circuit upgrade.
Newer developments
More recent builds with modern first-fix wiring, but growing demand for extra capacity.
Driveways suited to EV charging
Off-street parking common, though supply and meter position still need checking.
Minutes from Locks Heath
One of the closest areas to our base, useful for quick scheduling.
What we do here
Electrical services in Park Gate
EV charger installation
OZEV-registered EV charger installs for Park Gate's off-street parking and driveways, sized to the property's existing supply.
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Consumer unit replacements
Consumer unit upgrades for Park Gate's established estate housing still running on older boards.
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EICRs
Condition reports for Park Gate buyers, sellers and landlords, covering both older estate housing and newer developments.
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LED lighting installs
LED lighting upgrades for Park Gate homes looking to modernise interiors and cut running costs.
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Fault finding
Fault finding for tripping circuits in Park Gate properties, whether the cause is older wiring or a more recent addition.
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Why Park Gate residents choose Hardi Electrical
We're on Park Gate's doorstep, and we work to the same recognised standards on every job, large or small.
OZEV registered
Registered for EV charger installations, relevant to Park Gate's estate driveways and newer developments, with the supply and meter position checked before anything is agreed.
£5m / £10m insurance
£5 million public liability and £10 million employer's liability cover in place on every job, whether that's domestic work or a commercial unit on the retail park.
12+ years in the trade
Founded 2021 by Director Andrew Hardiman, with over 12 years' experience behind the business, covering everything from older estate rewires to first and second fix on new extensions.
5.0 rated on Google
Reviewed consistently by clients across Park Gate and South Hampshire, many of them from the streets closest to our Locks Heath base.
Team of three
A small, consistent team rather than rotating subcontractors, so the same standard applies job to job, and the person who surveyed the work is usually the person carrying it out.
Local conditions
Recurring issues we find in Park Gate properties
Park Gate's mix of older estate housing and newer developments each bring their own typical electrical issues.
Consumer units past their useful life
Older estate houses in Park Gate often still have consumer units without RCBO protection on every circuit, despite decades of additions to the wiring since the property was originally built.
Supply capacity in newer developments
Some newer builds were specified before EV charging and home offices became common, meaning the existing supply needs assessing before adding more load, particularly where several new circuits are wanted at once.
Driveway and parking layout for EV charging
Where a meter and consumer unit are positioned relative to the driveway affects cable routing and the practical options for a charger, and it's not always the position you'd expect from looking at the house from outside.
Garden offices and outbuildings
Garden rooms and home offices added to Park Gate gardens need a properly protected supply rather than an extension lead run from the house, especially where they're used year-round.
Outdoor sockets and lighting
Exterior fittings on both older and newer Park Gate homes can deteriorate or fall short of current standards over time, particularly where they've been added piecemeal rather than as part of a planned installation.
Our process
How we work on a Park Gate job
The same process applies whether it's an established estate house or a recently built home.
- 01
Enquiry
Tell us about the Park Gate property and the work you need.
- 02
Survey and quote
We visit to assess the property and supply, and provide a written quote before anything is booked in.
- 03
Scheduling
Given how close Park Gate is to our base, scheduling a convenient date is usually straightforward.
- 04
Installation
Work is carried out cleanly and tidily, whether that's a consumer unit swap, an EV charger, or additional circuits.
- 05
Testing and certification
Every job is tested before completion, with an EIC, EICR or minor works certificate issued and Part P notifiable work notified to building control.
Common questions
Park Gate questions answered
Do you cover Park Gate?
Yes, Park Gate is one of the closest areas to our base in Locks Heath and one we cover regularly, from the retail park to the residential streets off Botley Road.
How quickly can you get to a job in Park Gate?
Given how close Park Gate is to us, arranging a survey visit is usually quick to set up and can often schedule the visit itself soon after.
How do you price a job in Park Gate?
Every job is priced individually once we've seen the property, and you'll get a written quote before any work is agreed. This applies equally to a small repair and a full consumer unit upgrade.
Can you install an EV charger on my Park Gate driveway?
Yes, we're OZEV registered and will check your supply and meter position as part of the survey before quoting, since these affect where a charger can practically be sited.
Do you work on both older estate houses and newer developments?
Yes, we regularly work on both, and the survey visit tells us whether it's a consumer unit upgrade, extra capacity, or something else that's needed for the way the house is actually used.
Can you add power to a garden office or outbuilding?
Yes, we install properly protected supplies to garden rooms and outbuildings rather than relying on an extension lead, sized appropriately for how the space is used.
Are you available outside normal working hours?
We work Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Give us a call and we'll do our best to help with timing, though these remain our standard working hours.
What certificate will I get for the work?
Depending on the job, you'll receive an EIC, an EICR or a minor works certificate, with notifiable work notified to building control, confirmed as part of the written quote.
Do you carry out EICRs in Park Gate?
Yes, condition reports for buyers, sellers, landlords and homeowners are work we do regularly across both older and newer Park Gate housing, and we'll talk through any findings afterwards.
Can you handle the electrics for a Park Gate extension or loft conversion?
Yes, we coordinate first and second fix electrical work around the wider build programme, working alongside builders and other trades so the electrics don't hold up the rest of the project.
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Next step
Get a written quote for your Park Gate job
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
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