Fleet, Hampshirejacksonselectricalcontractor@gmail.com Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm · Sat 8am–12pmNAPIT Reg. 79130 ServicesAll electrical servicesRewiresNew Electrical InstallationsConsumer Unit ReplacementsConsumer Unit UpgradesIndoor ElectricsOutdoor ElectricsEICRsEICsFault Finding Service AreasAll service areasFleetFarnboroughAldershotGuildfordFarnhamCamberleyAscotYateleySandhurst AboutOur WorkReviewsPricingContactCall Adam direct07782 239220Get a Free Quote HomeService areasFarnham Farnham, Surrey # Electrician in FarnhamGeorgian Terraces to Rural Cottages,Wired With Care From the Georgian town centre and its conservation areas out to Wrecclesham, Rowledge, Upper Hale and Badshot Lea, Adam works on Farnham's period and modern housing with the same fixed prices and proper certification. Get My Free Quote 07782 239220 EICRs from £180, consumer units from £650. NAPIT Approved Domestic Installer, Reg. 79130, quotes are always free. 13 years On the tools as an electrician NAPIT 79130 Approved Domestic Installer From £180 Fixed EICR price by property size £2m Public liability insurance Covering Farnham ## Electrical work suited to Farnham's older housing Farnham's town centre is largely Georgian, with a lot of listed buildings and streets sitting inside conservation areas. That doesn't change the electrical testing itself, but it does change how the work is carried out: cable routes need to be planned carefully so that chasing walls, lifting floorboards or running new cable causes as little disturbance as possible to original fabric, and any external alterations need to respect what the property looks like from the street. Beyond the town centre, villages like Wrecclesham, Rowledge, Upper Hale and Badshot Lea have a good number of large period homes, many of which still have older wiring hiding behind more recent decoration. It's common to find rubber or lead-sheathed cable in lofts here, sometimes decades past the point it should have been replaced, alongside fuse boards that were never upgraded when the rest of the house was. These larger properties often come with outbuildings too, garages, garden studios and workshops that have been converted or extended over the years, frequently on a single spurred supply that was never designed for what's now plugged into it. Testing and, where needed, upgrading these supplies is a regular part of work in and around Farnham. Access on some of the older town centre streets can be tight, and a few properties have restrictions around what can be altered externally given their conservation area or listed status, so it's worth flagging this when booking so the visit is planned with that in mind. Whatever the property, from a Georgian terrace near the castle to a 1960s house in Badshot Lea, the same fixed-price approach applies: the quote is agreed before work starts, testing follows BS 7671, and a proper certificate is issued at the end. ### Property mix Georgian town centre buildings, large period homes in Wrecclesham and Rowledge, and more modern housing in Upper Hale and Badshot Lea. ### Conservation areas Much of Farnham town centre sits within a conservation area, and some properties are listed, which affects how work is carried out rather than the testing itself. ### Older cabling Rubber and lead-sheathed cable still turns up regularly in Farnham's older period homes, often well past its practical lifespan. ### Outbuildings Garden studios, converted garages and workshops on Farnham's larger plots frequently need their supply checked or upgraded. What we do here ## Electrical services available in Farnham Domestic electrical work carried out across Farnham, from the town centre to the surrounding villages. ### Rewires in Farnham Full and partial rewires for Farnham's period homes, planned to minimise disturbance to original fabric in conservation areas. See the full service ### New Electrical Installations in Farnham New circuits and installations for Farnham extensions and outbuildings, wired to BS 7671 from first fix through to test. See the full service ### Consumer Unit Replacements in Farnham Straight-swap consumer unit replacement for Farnham properties on outdated boards, from £650 for a 6-way unit. See the full service ### Consumer Unit Upgrades in Farnham Consumer unit upgrades bringing RCD and surge protection to Farnham's older period properties without a full rewire. See the full service ### Indoor Electrics in Farnham Sockets, lighting and general indoor electrics fitted with care in Farnham's Georgian and period homes. See the full service ### Outdoor Electrics in Farnham Outdoor sockets and supplies for the garden studios and workshops common on Farnham's larger village plots. See the full service ### EICRs in Farnham EICRs from £180 for Farnham landlords and homeowners, particularly valuable for period properties with unknown wiring history. See the full service ### EICs in Farnham Electrical Installation Certificates for new work and alterations in Farnham, notified through NAPIT where required. See the full service ### Fault Finding in Farnham Fault finding across Farnham's period and modern housing, from tired old cabling to overloaded outbuilding supplies. See the full service Why Farnham households call ## Why Farnham homeowners and landlords choose Jackson's Farnham's mix of Georgian town centre buildings, rural period homes and newer housing in the surrounding villages calls for an electrician who understands both old cable and modern regulations. ### NAPIT Approved Domestic Installer Registration 79130, with certificates issued on completion and notified through NAPIT where Building Regulations require it. ### Comfortable working in period and listed properties Cable routes planned to keep disturbance to original fabric to a minimum, whether in the town centre or a Wrecclesham cottage. ### 13 years on the tools Enough time on Farnham's older wiring and outbuilding supplies to spot what's likely to be a problem before it becomes an emergency. ### Fixed prices before work starts EICRs by property size and consumer unit swaps at a stated price, agreed before anyone picks up a tool. ### NVQ Level 3, AM2 passed Formally qualified to the standard the trade expects, not just experienced. ### £2m public liability, £250,000 professional indemnity Proper insurance cover for domestic work of any size, from a single fault to a full rewire. Local wiring issues ## Common electrical issues found in Farnham properties Farnham's older housing stock in particular tends to throw up a fairly consistent set of issues once you start testing. ### Old cabling in period and listed homes Georgian and Victorian properties in and around the town centre, plus larger homes out in Wrecclesham and Rowledge, often still have rubber or lead-sheathed cable in the loft or under floors, sometimes untouched since the mid-20th century. This cable can test at the edge of acceptable on insulation resistance, and once it's flagged, a partial or full rewire is usually the honest recommendation. In listed or conservation area properties this is planned carefully to protect original fixtures and fabric. ### Outdated fuse boards behind newer decoration It's common in Farnham to find a beautifully renovated period home with a fuse board that was never touched during the refurbishment, still running rewireable fuses with no RCD protection. A consumer unit upgrade closes this gap quickly and is often the single change that clears the most issues on an EICR for these properties. ### Outbuilding and garden studio supplies Garages converted to home offices and garden studios in Wrecclesham, Rowledge and other village properties frequently run off a single old spur that was fine for a light and a socket but not for the heaters, computers and appliances now used in these spaces. Upgrading the supply, sometimes with its own small consumer unit and RCD protection, resolves the overloading and nuisance tripping this causes. ### Conservation area and access considerations Work in Farnham's conservation areas and on listed buildings doesn't change the testing standard, but it does mean external alterations, cable routes and fixture positions are chosen with more care than on a standard new-build. Some town centre streets also have limited parking, so mentioning this when booking helps the visit run smoothly rather than losing time on the day. How it works ## The step-by-step system used on every Farnham job - 01 ### Inspection We look at the board, the circuits and the parts of the installation the job touches, so the quote is based on what is actually there rather than an assumption. - 02 ### Diagnosis Findings are explained in plain English: what needs doing now, what can wait, and what it costs. You get a fixed price before anything starts. - 03 ### Service execution Work is carried out to BS 7671 with dust sheets down, isolations planned around your day, and power back on each evening wherever the job allows. - 04 ### Testing and verification Every circuit worked on is tested and the readings recorded, continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, earth loop impedance and RCD operation. - 05 ### Completion and certification You get the correct certificate for the work, notified through NAPIT where Building Regulations require it, plus a walkthrough of what changed. Common questions ## Electrician in Farnham: what people ask first Do you cover Farnham?+Yes, Farnham is a regular part of the coverage area alongside Aldershot, Fleet, Farnborough and Guildford. This includes the town centre, Wrecclesham, Rowledge, Upper Hale and Badshot Lea, all with the same fixed-price service and NAPIT-certified work. How fast can you get to Farnham?+Farnham is a short drive from the Fleet base, typically around 15 to 20 minutes depending on the route and traffic. Same-day visits are often possible for smaller jobs when you call during working hours, and other work is usually booked within a few working days. How much does an EICR cost in Farnham?+The same fixed prices apply everywhere: £180 for a 2-bed, £200 for a 3-bed, £240 for a 4-bed and £280 for a 5-bed. Larger period homes, especially those with outbuildings or extensions, are priced individually after a short conversation about the layout. Can you do emergency electrical work in Farnham?+Emergency call-outs are available on weekdays and some Saturdays, but not on Sundays. The phone is answered every day, and urgent Farnham jobs are prioritised where the diary allows. Booked work runs Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm and Saturday 8am to 12pm. What are my duties as a landlord in Farnham?+Private rented properties in England need a satisfactory EICR at least every five years, with a copy given to the tenant. This applies whether the property is a period conversion in the town centre or a newer house in Badshot Lea, and booking ahead of a tenancy change avoids last-minute pressure. Do you work on listed buildings and properties in Farnham's conservation area?+Yes. The testing standard is the same as anywhere else, but cable routes, fixture positions and any external work are planned to keep disturbance to original fabric to a minimum, and to respect the constraints that come with listed or conservation area status. Will parking or access be a problem in Farnham?+Some streets in Farnham's town centre have limited parking, so it helps to mention your address when booking so the visit can be planned around it. Village properties in Wrecclesham, Rowledge and Upper Hale generally have easier access. What issues come up most in Farnham's older homes?+Rubber or lead-sheathed cable in lofts, outdated fuse boards with no RCD protection, and undersized supplies to converted outbuildings like garden studios and garages are the most common findings during EICRs and fault-finding visits here. Will I get a certificate for the work?+Yes, a certificate is issued on completion for every job, and notified through NAPIT where Building Regulations require it. This applies to EICRs, consumer unit replacements, new circuits and repairs alike. How do I pay for work carried out in Farnham?+Bank transfer is preferred. A deposit is required before larger jobs such as rewires or new installations, but standard work like an EICR or a single fault-finding visit doesn't need one. ## Nearby areas we also cover - Electrician in Aldershot - Electrician in Fleet - Electrician in Guildford - Electrician in Farnborough ## Popular next steps - Book an EICR in Farnham - Replace a fuse board in Farnham - Plan a rewire in FarnhamPrefer to talk it through? Start on the homepage or send your job details for a free quote. Free, no-obligation quote ## Book an electrician in Farnham Tell Adam the property type, whether it's listed or in a conservation area, and roughly where in Farnham you are, and you'll get a fixed price and a realistic date straight away. 07782 239220 - NAPIT Approved Domestic Installer, Reg. 79130 - £2m public liability, £250,000 professional indemnity - NVQ Level 3 qualified with AM2 passed - Free quotes for Farnham households NAPIT Approved Domestic Installer (Reg. 79130) covering Fleet and the surrounding Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire borders. 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