NAPIT registered
Work carried out to current wiring regulations across domestic and rented property, including HMOs and converted flats with more complex supply arrangements.
Southampton, South Hampshire
Electricians inSouthampton forhomes and landlords
From the Victorian terraces of Portswood and Shirley to city centre flats and commercial units, we carry out electrical work across Southampton with a written quote agreed up front and every job properly certified.
Rated 5.0 on Google · Written quotes · NAPIT registered
NAPIT registered
Work carried out to current wiring regulations
City & Guilds 2391-52
Qualified for inspection and testing
£5m / £10m cover
Public and employer's liability insurance in place
5.0 on Google
Rated by clients across South Hampshire
Certificates issued
EIC, EICR or minor works, with Part P notified where required
Local coverage
Working across Southampton from Locks Heath
We're based in Locks Heath, a straightforward run into Southampton along the M27 and A27, and the city is a regular part of our working week alongside the villages closer to home. That means Portswood, Shirley, Bevois Valley, Bitterne and the areas around the city centre aren't a special trip for us, they're where a good deal of our EICR and rewiring work happens.
Southampton's housing stock is older and more varied than the villages around it. There are large numbers of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many converted into flats or let as HMOs, alongside post-war estates further out and a growing number of new-build apartment blocks in and around the city centre. The terraces in particular often still have sections of wiring dating back decades, sometimes hidden behind later plasterboard or under flooring added during a previous renovation, which means an EICR or rewire here usually needs a bit more investigation than a straightforward newer property would.
A large share of Southampton's housing is rented, including a significant number of houses in multiple occupation around the university areas, which brings specific landlord obligations around EICR renewal and fire safety that owner-occupiers don't have to think about in the same way. We also see a steady flow of work from the city's commercial premises, shops, offices and small industrial units, where periodic testing and certification need to fit around a business that's still trading.
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Working across a city this size also means dealing with properties that have been altered repeatedly over decades: a terrace split into two flats in the 1980s, then partly reconfigured again when it changed hands, is a common starting point for a survey. Meters, consumer units and even earthing arrangements don't always match what you'd expect from the outside of the building, so we spend time understanding how a property's electrics actually developed before pricing any work, rather than assuming a standard layout.
Southampton's mix of tenures also means we're regularly working alongside letting agents, managing agents and freeholders as well as individual owners and tenants. Communal areas in blocks of flats, shared meter cupboards and landlord's supplies to common parts all bring their own compliance requirements, and getting access arranged with the right person before a visit saves time for everyone involved. We're used to that coordination and happy to deal directly with an agent if that's easier than the tenant or owner managing it themselves.
Based in Locks Heath
A short run into Southampton along the M27/A27 corridor
Housing mix
Victorian terraces, converted flats, HMOs, post-war estates and city centre new-builds
Landlord and business work
Regular EICR, testing and certification work for rented and commercial premises
What we do here
Electrical services in Southampton
EICRs
With so much of Southampton's housing rented or let as HMOs, EICRs to the required five-year or change-of-tenancy cycle are a large part of what we do here.
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House rewires
Victorian and Edwardian terraces often still have sections of original wiring, and a full or partial rewire brings them up to current standards.
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Consumer unit replacements
Older terraces and converted flats frequently still run outdated fuse boards that need replacing with modern RCBO units.
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Testing & inspection
Commercial units and offices across the city need periodic inspection that fits around trading hours.
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Fault finding
Older, altered wiring in converted properties can develop faults that need tracing carefully rather than assumed.
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Why Southampton landlords and homeowners choose us
Landlords and homeowners in Southampton need reports and certification they can rely on, not just a quick sign-off.
18th Edition and City & Guilds 2391-52
Qualified specifically for inspection and testing, not just installation, which matters when assessing an older terrace that's been altered several times over the years.
£5m public and £10m employer's liability cover
Full insurance in place for domestic, HMO and commercial work.
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.
Reports you can hand straight to a letting agent or lender
EICRs and certificates written clearly, plus Part P notifiable work notified to building control, so there's nothing to chase up later when a sale or tenancy renewal is going through.
Local conditions
What comes up most often in Southampton properties
The city's older, denser housing stock and high proportion of rented property mean a specific set of issues recur again and again.
Original wiring in Victorian and Edwardian terraces
Many terraces still have sections of wiring from decades ago, often mixed in with later additions of varying quality.
Landlord compliance on rented property and HMOs
Rented properties need an EICR at least every five years or at change of tenancy, plus interlinked alarms to the correct standard, and it's the landlord's duty to keep on top of both.
Converted flats with shared or altered supplies
Terraces split into flats sometimes have consumer units and meters that were adapted rather than properly redesigned for multiple occupancy.
City centre and commercial unit testing
Offices, shops and small industrial units need periodic inspection and certification that fits around a business still trading, often outside the customer-facing hours a unit relies on.
Limited parking affecting EV charging
On-street parking without a dedicated space is common in the terraced streets, which changes what's realistically achievable for home EV charging.
Mismatched supplies in split properties
Where a house has been divided into flats over the years, meters and consumer units aren't always arranged clearly per unit, and untangling which circuit belongs to which flat is often the first job before anything else can be assessed properly.
Our process
How we work across Southampton
The same five steps whether it's a terrace, an HMO or a city centre unit.
- 01
Enquiry
Call or message with what you need,
- 02
Survey and quote
We look at the property, understand its age and history, and put together a written quote.
- 03
Scheduling
We agree a date that suits you, your tenants, or your business.
- 04
Installation
Work is carried out cleanly and tidily, with minimal disruption to occupied or trading premises.
- 05
Testing and certification
Every job is tested and the correct certificate issued, with Part P notifiable work notified to building control.
Common questions
Southampton questions answered
Do you cover Southampton?
Yes, Southampton is a regular part of our working week from our base in Locks Heath, including the city centre, Portswood, Shirley, Bevois Valley and Bitterne.
How quickly can you get to Southampton?
It's a short run from Locks Heath along the M27/A27, so scheduling is usually straightforward.
How is the cost worked out?
Every job is priced individually once we understand the property and the scope of work, 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 help fit around your circumstances.
Do you carry out EICRs for landlords and HMOs?
Yes, this is a large part of our work in Southampton, covering the five-year and change-of-tenancy renewal cycle.
Can you rewire an old terraced house?
Yes, full and partial rewires are common in Southampton's older terraces, and we certify the completed work.
Do you work on occupied rental properties?
Yes, we schedule around tenants and landlords to keep disruption to a minimum.
Do you carry out commercial testing in the city centre?
Yes, we carry out periodic inspection and testing for offices, shops and small industrial units, arranged around trading hours.
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.
Can you install alarms to meet landlord requirements?
Yes, we install interlinked mains-powered smoke and heat alarm systems to the standard required for rented property, and can carry this out alongside an EICR to save on separate visits.
Do you deal directly with letting or managing agents?
Yes, we're happy to liaise directly with an agent to arrange access and sign off paperwork, which is often easier than the tenant or owner coordinating everything themselves.
Can you sort out a converted flat with an unclear consumer unit setup?
Yes, we regularly untangle meters and circuits in properties that have been split into flats over the years, working out which supply belongs to which unit before quoting any further work.
Nearby
Other areas close to Southampton
Next step
Get a written quote for your Southampton 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