Electricians in Stevenage
Electrician in Stevenagetrusted on your doorstep
Rewires, consumer unit upgrades, lighting and EV chargers from a NICEIC approved contractor based right here in Stevenage.
NICEIC Approved · £10m insured · 12-month guarantee
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Local electricians, based in Stevenage
Linehan Mechanical & Electrical is based in Stevenage, so this is our home patch. We cover every corner of the town, from Old Town through to Broadwater, Bedwell, Shephall, Chells, Pin Green, Symonds Green and the newer developments around Great Ashby and Stevenage West.
We won't promise a fixed arrival time before we've spoken to you. Call the 24-hour line on +44 7855 954229 and Gary will talk through what you need and agree timing once he knows the job. Larger projects need a bit more planning around the team's schedule.
Stevenage was Britain's first post-war New Town, so the housing stock is a real mix. You've got 1950s-70s council-built and new-town estate properties alongside older Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Old Town, plus a wave of modern new-build developments across the west of the town and around Great Ashby. Each type throws up different electrical issues, and understanding that mix is a big part of working efficiently across Stevenage.
The older new-town houses often still have original wiring and early consumer units that need upgrading to meet current standards. Old Town properties can have rewirable fuses or even older cabling that needs a full survey before any work starts. Newer builds tend to need EV chargers, extra lighting circuits, or snagging work picked up after the builder has moved on. On top of the housing, Stevenage also has a sizeable industrial and business park presence, which brings commercial electrical work too, from small retail units in the town centre to larger premises on the edge of town.
Services
Electrical services across Stevenage
Whatever the job, from a single broken socket to a full commercial fit-out, we cover the full range of electrical work across Stevenage and the surrounding area. Every service below is backed by our NICEIC Approved Contractor status and 12-month workmanship guarantee.
Domestic Electrical Work
General domestic electrical work for Stevenage homes, from new-town semis to Old Town terraces: sockets, switches, extra circuits and everyday repairs carried out to current standards and left clean and tidy.
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Commercial Electrical Work
Commercial electrical work for businesses around Stevenage's industrial estates and town centre units, from small shops needing minor works to larger premises needing a full electrical fit-out.
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LV Panel Board Installation
LV panel board installation for larger commercial and industrial sites, including the warehouse and distribution units around Stevenage's business parks, scaled up with extra crew where the project demands it.
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Consumer Unit (Fuseboard) Upgrades
Consumer unit upgrades for Stevenage's many 1950s-70s new-town properties, bringing older fuseboards up to current RCD-protected standards, with split load boards from £695 + VAT.
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Full and Partial Rewires
Full and partial rewires for Old Town Victorian terraces and ageing new-town housing where the original wiring has reached the end of its life, carried out with minimal disruption and made good afterwards.
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Lighting Installation
Lighting installation and upgrades for Stevenage homes and businesses, from simple room lighting to more involved multi-circuit layouts for kitchens, extensions and open-plan living spaces.
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Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor and garden lighting for the larger gardens typical of new-town estate housing around Stevenage, including security lighting and feature lighting for patios and driveways.
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EV Charger Installation
EV charger installation for driveways and garages across Stevenage, including new-build developments where off-street parking is common and demand for home charging keeps growing.
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Fault Finding and Electrical Repairs
Fault finding and electrical repairs for intermittent faults and trips in Stevenage properties, old and new, tracked down methodically rather than guessed at.
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EICRs (Electrical Installation Condition Reports)
EICRs for Stevenage landlords, homeowners and businesses, typically around £220 for a 3-bed property with one fuseboard, depending on size, with clear recommendations if anything needs attention.
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Why Stevenage chooses Linehan
Here's what sets us apart when you need work done in Stevenage, from a single repair to a full rewire.
Local experience with Stevenage housing types
We know the difference between new-town estate wiring and Old Town period properties, so we come prepared rather than guessing on site, which keeps jobs moving and avoids unnecessary delays.
NICEIC Approved Contractor
We hold NICEIC Approved Contractor status, meaning our work is independently assessed against industry standards, giving you confidence that the job has been done properly.
£10m insured
We carry £10m public liability and £10m employers' liability insurance, for peace of mind on every job, large or small, domestic or commercial.
12-month workmanship guarantee
All our work is backed by a 12-month workmanship guarantee, with manufacturer warranty periods on top where applicable, such as on consumer units or ventilation equipment.
Strong reviews
We're rated 4.95 out of 5 on TrustATrader and 100% recommended on Facebook by people across Hertfordshire, with feedback that regularly mentions a clean, tidy, professional service.
Free quotes
Quotes are free. Small jobs can often be quoted from photos, with larger projects assessed on a site visit so the price reflects exactly what's involved.
Common local issues
Common electrical issues in Stevenage
Stevenage's mix of housing ages and types brings some recurring electrical problems that we see time and again.
Ageing new-town wiring
Many Stevenage properties were built in the 1950s-70s boom and may still have original wiring or outdated consumer units that no longer meet modern safety standards, particularly around RCD protection.
Old Town period properties
Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Old Town can have old rubber or lead-sheathed cabling that needs careful inspection and, often, a full or partial rewire to bring it up to date.
New-build snagging
Newer developments around Great Ashby and Stevenage West sometimes need extra circuits, EV chargers or snagging work after handover, when the original builder's specification doesn't quite match what residents actually need.
Mixed commercial and industrial demand
Stevenage's industrial estates and business parks need everything from small shop fit-outs to larger LV panel board installations, often on tight timescales to keep businesses running.
Consumer unit compliance
Older fuseboards without RCD protection are common in Stevenage and are a frequent reason for upgrade requests, especially ahead of house sales or landlord inspections.
How we work
How it works
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Call or message
Get in touch on the 24-hour line and describe the job, including any photos that might help.
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Free quote
Small jobs are often quoted from photos; larger ones need a quick site visit to scope the work accurately.
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Book it in
We agree a date and, for bigger jobs, a 10% deposit to secure the booking.
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Work carried out
We complete the job to NICEIC standards, leaving the property clean and tidy throughout.
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Sign-off and guarantee
You get paperwork where needed, 14-day payment terms, and a 12-month workmanship guarantee.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover Stevenage?
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Yes. We're based in Stevenage, so it's our home town and we cover all of it, from Old Town to the newer estates out west.
How quickly can you get to Stevenage?
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We won't promise a fixed time until we've spoken to you. The phone line is open 24 hours and Gary will agree timing with you once he knows the job.
How much does an electrician cost in Stevenage?
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A small call-out is £120, including the first hour, then £50 per hour. Consumer unit upgrades start from £695 + VAT, and an EICR is typically around £220 for a 3-bed property with one fuseboard, depending on size. Bigger jobs, including EV chargers, are quoted individually.
Can I call out of hours in Stevenage?
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The phone line is open 24 hours, so you can always call. We can't promise a specific attendance time out of hours, but Gary will talk through what's needed when you ring.
Do you do rewires in Old Town?
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Yes, full and partial rewires are one of our core services, and we have experience with the older wiring types found in Old Town's period properties.
Do you work on new-build houses in Stevenage?
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Yes, we carry out EV charger installs, extra circuits and snagging work on new-build properties across the town.
Are you insured?
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Yes, we carry £10m public liability and £10m employers' liability insurance.
Do you offer EICRs in Stevenage?
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Yes, EICRs are typically around £220 for a 3-bed with one fuseboard, depending on property size.
Can you quote without visiting?
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Often, yes. Small jobs can usually be quoted from photos. Larger projects need a site visit for an accurate quote.
Do you do commercial work in Stevenage?
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Yes, from small shop units to larger premises, including LV panel board installations for warehouse and industrial sites.
Need an electrician in Stevenage?
Call the 24-hour line or send photos of the job for a free quote. We're based in Stevenage and ready to help, whatever the size of the job. Whether it's a late-night fault or a planned upgrade, we're happy to talk it through.
- NICEIC Approved Contractor
- 12-month workmanship guarantee
- 4.95 on TrustATrader