NAPIT registered
All work carried out to current wiring regulations under a recognised competent person scheme, including notifiable work in listed or conservation-area buildings.
Titchfield, South Hampshire
Electrician forTitchfield's period cottagesand village homes
Titchfield's older village houses and conservation-area cottages need work carried out with care for the fabric of the building, and every job is agreed in writing before we start.
Rated 5.0 on Google · Written quotes · NAPIT registered
NAPIT registered
Inspection and installation work to current wiring regulations
18th Edition & 2391-52
City & Guilds 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
Clean and tidy working
Particularly valued in period and conservation-area property
Local coverage
Electrical work in Titchfield
Titchfield is one of the closer villages to our base in Locks Heath, a short run down towards the Meon valley, so we're regularly in and around the village square, South Street and the surrounding lanes. It's a village with real character, a conservation area at its centre, older cottages, and period property that dates back well before modern wiring regulations existed, alongside newer housing on its edges.
The older cottages and village houses in and around Titchfield's conservation area typically have solid walls rather than cavity construction, which limits where cable can be routed without cutting into brick or stonework, and often means surface-mounted or carefully chased runs are the practical option rather than hidden voids. Many of these properties have been rewired at some point but retain original features, exposed beams, thick internal walls, uneven floor levels, that need to be worked around rather than through. We're used to planning a job so that the electrics get sorted without unnecessary damage to the fabric of an older building, and making good properly where any chasing or lifting has been needed.
Because a good number of Titchfield's houses are listed or sit within the conservation area, alterations sometimes need to be considered alongside what's acceptable for the building's character, and we're happy to talk through what's practical before any work is agreed. Outside the historic core, Titchfield also has more recent housing where the electrical needs are more straightforward: consumer unit upgrades, additional sockets, and outdoor power for gardens that back onto the Meon.
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Titchfield's position on the edge of the Meon valley also means we see a fair number of gardens with outbuildings, summerhouses and workshops that have grown up over time without ever being given a proper, protected electrical supply. Bringing power out to these buildings correctly, with the right cable type and protection for a run that's exposed to the weather, is a job we do often in the village, and it's usually worth doing properly the first time rather than patching an existing extension lead arrangement.
The village centre also has a scattering of small shops, cafes and business premises around the square and South Street, many of them operating from period buildings with the same solid-wall constraints as the surrounding cottages. Periodic testing and minor electrical work for these businesses follows the same careful approach as our residential work in the village, working within the constraints of an older building while keeping the business open as much as possible.
Conservation-area cottages
Solid-wall period property needing careful, low-damage cable routing.
Older village houses
Original features like exposed beams and thick walls worked around, not through.
Newer housing at the edges
More conventional cavity-wall properties with standard upgrade needs.
Short journey from Locks Heath
A quick run down for surveys, quotes and scheduled work.
What we do here
Electrical services in Titchfield
House rewires
Careful partial and full rewires for Titchfield's period cottages, planned to minimise cutting into solid walls and original features.
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Consumer unit replacements
Modern RCBO consumer units fitted in older Titchfield properties still running on original or outdated boards.
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EICRs
Condition reports for Titchfield's older housing stock, useful before buying, selling or letting a period property.
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Why Titchfield homeowners choose Hardi Electrical
Period property rewards a careful approach, and we bring the same standards to a village cottage as to any other job.
18th Edition & 2391-52 qualified
Formal inspection and testing qualifications, relevant to assessing older Titchfield wiring where the history of previous work isn't always obvious at first glance.
£5m / £10m insurance
£5 million public liability and £10 million employer's liability cover in place, which matters when working inside older, sometimes fragile, period buildings.
12+ years in the trade
Founded 2021 by Director Andrew Hardiman, with over 12 years' experience behind the business, much of it spent working on the kind of older property found throughout the village.
Clean and tidy working
Particularly important in older cottages where making good matters as much as the electrics themselves, from matching plaster finishes to protecting original flooring while we work.
5.0 rated on Google
Consistently reviewed well by clients across the local area, including a number of Titchfield homeowners who've had period cottages rewired or upgraded.
Local conditions
What we commonly find in Titchfield property
The village's older housing stock brings a distinct set of recurring issues compared with newer estates nearby.
Solid walls and limited cable routes
Many Titchfield cottages have solid brick or stone walls rather than cavities, restricting where new cable can be run without visible chasing, and often requiring surface-mounted trunking to be considered as an alternative.
Wiring from multiple eras
Period cottages often show evidence of several rounds of rewiring over decades, with older sections still in place alongside more recent work, which can make fault-finding more involved than in a modern house.
Outdated consumer units
Older properties frequently still have consumer units that predate RCD protection as standard, particularly where later additions weren't matched with a board upgrade, leaving some circuits without modern protection.
Outbuildings and garden supplies
Sheds, garages and workshops behind older Titchfield houses sometimes have unprotected or ageing supplies run out from the main property, often installed without the correct cable type for an outdoor run.
Damp and outdoor fittings
Exposed or older outdoor sockets and lighting on period properties can deteriorate over time and need replacing to current standards, particularly on cottages close to the Meon where damp is more of a factor.
Our process
How we approach a job in Titchfield
The process stays the same for every property, but a period cottage gets extra thought at the survey stage.
- 01
Enquiry
Get in touch with details of the Titchfield property and the work you need.
- 02
Survey and quote
We visit to see the property, including any conservation-area or period features, and provide a written quote before booking anything in.
- 03
Scheduling
We agree a date that suits you, working around the practicalities of an occupied village property.
- 04
Installation
Work is carried out cleanly, with cable routes planned to minimise disruption to solid walls, beams and period features, and areas made good afterwards.
- 05
Testing and certification
Every job is tested on completion, with an EIC, EICR or minor works certificate issued and Part P notifiable work notified to building control.
Common questions
Titchfield questions answered
Do you cover Titchfield?
Yes, Titchfield is close to our base in Locks Heath and one of the areas we cover regularly, including the village centre and surrounding lanes. We know the village's mix of period cottages and newer housing well.
How quickly can you get to a job in Titchfield?
We're a short drive away, so arranging a survey visit is straightforward. From there we'll agree a date that works around the property and any access considerations.
Can you work on listed or conservation-area cottages?
Yes, we're used to planning cable routes and installations carefully around solid walls and period features, and will discuss what's practical at survey stage. We'll always flag anything that might need to be considered against the building's character before work is agreed.
How do you price a job in Titchfield?
Every job is priced individually once we've seen the property, and you'll get a written quote before any work is agreed. Period cottages can vary a lot in how straightforward a job is, so we always assess in person rather than quoting blind.
Do you deal with old wiring in period cottages?
Yes, assessing and, where needed, replacing older wiring and consumer units in period property is work we do regularly. We'll explain what we find during an inspection and what options make sense for the building.
Will you damage the walls to run new cable?
We plan routes to minimise disruption where possible and make good any chasing or lifted areas properly once the work is finished. Where solid walls make hidden routing impractical, we'll talk through surface-mounted alternatives before starting.
Are you available outside normal working hours?
We work Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Ring us and we'll do our best to help with timing, though these are the hours we generally work to.
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 any notifiable work notified to building control. We'll confirm exactly what applies as part of the quote.
Can you supply power to an outbuilding or garden studio?
Yes, we install armoured supplies to garages, workshops and outbuildings with appropriate protection for the property, replacing informal extension-lead arrangements with a proper fixed supply.
Do you do EICRs for older Titchfield houses?
Yes, condition reports are common on period property, particularly before a sale, purchase or letting. We'll talk through any findings afterwards and what, if anything, needs attention.
Can you rewire a cottage without disturbing exposed beams?
In most cases, yes, we plan cable routes around exposed beams and other original features wherever we can, and will always discuss the options with you at the survey before agreeing a scope of work.
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Next step
Get a written quote for your Titchfield property
Tell us about the property and the work needed and we'll come back with a written quote, call 07730 498814 or get in touch online.
07730 498814
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