Hertfordshire electricians
Electrician coveringHertfordshirecounty-wide, Stevenage-based
NICEIC approved electrical work for homes and businesses across Hertfordshire, from new-town estates to Georgian market towns.
Based in Stevenage. NICEIC Approved Contractor. £10m insured.
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Electrical work across Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is one of the most varied counties we work in. It runs from the post-war new towns of Stevenage, Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City through to the first Garden City at Letchworth, the Georgian streets of St Albans, and the market towns of Hertford, Hitchin, Baldock and Royston. Each has its own mix of housing ages and electrical quirks, and we've built our business around understanding that mix rather than treating every job the same.
The new towns mean a lot of 1950s to 1970s council and private estate wiring, some of it updated over the decades and some of it still running on rewirable fuses or ageing consumer units that fall well short of current BS 7671 requirements. The older market towns bring different problems: Victorian terraces and Georgian townhouses with lath-and-plaster ceilings, lead-sheathed or rubber-insulated cabling long past its working life, and period features that need a careful, tidy approach to first-fix and chasing.
On top of the domestic stock, Hertfordshire has a strong commercial and industrial base around the A1(M) corridor, business parks in Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield, and warehousing serving the wider South East. We work across both sides of the business, domestic rewires and fuseboard upgrades on one visit, LV panel board installation or commercial lighting on the next, and we scale the team up for larger projects, having run crews of over 25 on major works.
Alongside the housing stock, Hertfordshire's geography shapes the kind of calls we get. Towns like Knebworth and Royston sit on quieter rural fringes with larger plots, older barn conversions and outbuildings that often need separate supplies and outdoor circuits. St Albans combines Roman and Georgian heritage with leafy commuter suburbs, while Letchworth's planned Garden City streets bring their own early-20th-century housing quirks. We treat each town on its own terms rather than applying a single template across the county.
Whether you need a single fault found in a Hertford cottage, a full rewire in a Stevenage semi, or a new distribution board in a Baldock warehouse, we bring the same NICEIC-approved standard and the same guarantee to every job across the county.
Whatever part of Hertfordshire you're in, we bring the same NICEIC-approved standard and the same guarantee to every quote.
Services
Electrical services across Hertfordshire
We cover the full range of domestic, commercial and testing work needed in a county with such mixed housing and business stock: here's what we do most often.
Domestic Electrical Work
From new-town semis to Georgian townhouses, we handle everything from a single faulty socket to a full electrical upgrade for Hertfordshire homeowners. We work to BS 7671 standards on every job, whatever size the property or business.
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Commercial Electrical Work
Shops, offices and units along the A1(M) corridor and on Hertfordshire's business parks rely on us for installations, upgrades and maintenance. We work to BS 7671 standards on every job, whatever size the property or business.
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LV Panel Board Installation
We design and install LV panel boards for warehouses and industrial units across the county, with a team that scales up for larger projects. We work to BS 7671 standards on every job, whatever size the property or business.
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Consumer Unit (Fuseboard) Upgrades
Many Hertfordshire properties, new-town and period alike, still run on outdated fuseboards; we upgrade them to modern RCD-protected units from £695 + VAT. We work to BS 7671 standards on every job, whatever size the property or business.
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Full and Partial Rewires
Full and partial rewires for Victorian terraces, 1960s estate homes and everything between, carried out cleanly and tidily. We work to BS 7671 standards on every job, whatever size the property or business.
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Lighting Installation
Internal lighting upgrades and design for homes and commercial units right across Hertfordshire, from single rooms to whole-building schemes. We work to BS 7671 standards on every job, whatever size the property or business.
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Outdoor Lighting
Garden, driveway and security lighting fitted to a high standard, popular across the county's larger suburban and rural plots. We work to BS 7671 standards on every job, whatever size the property or business.
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EV Charger Installation
EV charger installation for Hertfordshire homes and businesses, quoted per job to suit your property and vehicle. We work to BS 7671 standards on every job, whatever size the property or business.
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Fault Finding and Electrical Repairs
Methodical fault finding across old and new wiring systems, wherever you are in the county. We work to BS 7671 standards on every job, whatever size the property or business.
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EICRs (Electrical Installation Condition Reports)
EICRs for landlords, homebuyers and businesses across Hertfordshire, typically £220 for a 3-bed with one fuseboard. We work to BS 7671 standards on every job, whatever size the property or business.
View serviceWhy choose us
Why Hertfordshire chooses Linehan
Covering a whole county well means knowing its housing and its businesses, not just its postcode list.
NICEIC Approved Contractor
Every job across Hertfordshire is carried out to the same NICEIC-approved standard, whatever the property type..
20 years' experience
Two decades working on Hertfordshire's mix of new-town, Victorian and Georgian housing, plus its commercial and industrial sites..
£10m insured
£10m public liability and £10m employers' liability cover for your peace of mind..
A team that scales
A core team that grows for larger projects, having run crews of over 25 on major commercial works..
Honest, free quotes
Small jobs quoted from photos, larger ones from a site visit, always free, with 14-day payment terms..
12-month guarantee
Every job comes with a 12-month workmanship guarantee, plus manufacturer warranties on equipment we install..
Common local issues
Common electrical issues across Hertfordshire
The issues we're called out for shift depending on which part of the county we're in.
Ageing fuseboards in new-town estates
Many 1950s–70s properties in Stevenage, Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City still have original or outdated consumer units lacking RCD protection. We assess each case on site or from photos before recommending the right fix.
Period wiring in market towns
Victorian and Georgian properties in St Albans, Hertford and Hitchin often hide rubber-insulated or lead-sheathed cable behind later redecoration. We assess each case on site or from photos before recommending the right fix.
Extensions and loft conversions
Growing families across the county extending their homes often need additional circuits and consumer unit capacity checked. We assess each case on site or from photos before recommending the right fix.
Commercial power demand
Business units on Hertfordshire's industrial estates frequently outgrow their original distribution boards as equipment loads increase. We assess each case on site or from photos before recommending the right fix.
EICRs for selling or letting
Landlords and homebuyers across the county regularly need an EICR to satisfy legal or mortgage requirements. We assess each case on site or from photos before recommending the right fix.
Outdated outdoor circuits
Garden lighting and outbuilding power installed years ago on larger Hertfordshire plots often needs safe, modern re-wiring. We assess each case on site or from photos before recommending the right fix.
How we work
How we work
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Get in touch
Call or message us with details of the job and your location in Hertfordshire.
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Free quote
We quote small jobs from photos; larger projects get a site visit first.
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Book the work in
We agree a date that suits you, with a 10% deposit on larger jobs.
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Work carried out
NICEIC-approved work completed to BS 7671 standards, with the property left clean and tidy.
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Sign-off and guarantee
You get certification where applicable and a 12-month workmanship guarantee.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover all of Hertfordshire?
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Yes. We're based in Stevenage and work right across the county, including Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Knebworth, Welwyn Garden City, Hertford, St Albans and Royston.
How quickly can you get to me in Hertfordshire?
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We're based centrally in Stevenage, which keeps us close to most of the county. Our phone line is open 24 hours, and we'll confirm timing when you call; we don't promise a fixed attendance time.
How much does an electrician cost in Hertfordshire?
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Call-outs are £120 including the first hour, then £50 per hour. A split-load 10-way consumer unit starts from £695 + VAT, and an EICR on a typical 3-bed with one fuseboard is usually around £220. Larger jobs are quoted after a site visit.
Can I call out of hours in Hertfordshire?
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Yes, our phone line is open 24 hours. Call any time and we'll discuss your job, though we can't promise a specific attendance time.
Do you do commercial work across the county?
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Yes, alongside domestic jobs we carry out commercial electrical work, including LV panel boards, for businesses across Hertfordshire.
Are you insured and accredited?
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Yes, we're a NICEIC Approved Contractor with £10m public and £10m employers' liability insurance.
Can you install an EV charger at my Hertfordshire property?
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Yes, we install EV chargers for homes and businesses across the county. Each job is quoted individually to suit the property and vehicle.
Do you offer EICRs for landlords in Hertfordshire?
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Yes, EICRs are one of our core services, typically £220 for a 3-bed home with one fuseboard, with pricing depending on property size.
What areas of Hertfordshire do you know best?
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We're based in Stevenage and work regularly in Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Knebworth, Welwyn Garden City, Hertford, St Albans and Royston, so we're familiar with housing stock right across the county.
Need an electrician in Hertfordshire?
Call Gary for a free quote on electrical work anywhere in Hertfordshire, or send photos of your job for a quick estimate.
- NICEIC Approved Contractor
- 12-month workmanship guarantee
- 4.95 on TrustATrader