Electrician in Mitcham
Local Electricians for Mitcham Homes
Golbik GBS provides electrical services across Mitcham and the CR4 postcode, from Cricket Green and Figges Marsh to Pollards Hill, Mitcham Common and the Colliers Wood borders. We are based a few miles away in Wallington, so Mitcham is one of the areas we work in most often.
Our work is rated 9.8 out of 10 from 130 reviews on Checkatrade, including seven reviews from customers in CR4, for jobs ranging from new sockets and lighting to a new consumer unit and rewiring as part of a kitchen renovation.
All work is carried out to the current edition of the wiring regulations (BS 7671), tested on completion and certified, with notifiable work registered under Building Regulations.
Electrical Services in Mitcham
- Sockets and switches – extra sockets, moving switches, USB sockets and outdoor power points.
- Lighting – ceiling lights, downlights, dimmers, LED upgrades and garden lighting.
- Consumer unit upgrades – replacing old fuse boxes with modern units with RCD protection.
- Rewiring – full and partial rewires of houses and flats, planned around kitchens, bathrooms and refurbishments.
- Kitchens and appliances – cooker, hob and extractor connections and new kitchen circuits.
- Heating and ventilation – electric heaters and radiators, bathroom and kitchen extractor fans.
- Safety – fault finding, smoke and heat alarms, and EICR inspections for homeowners and landlords.
- Data and TV – TV points and Cat-6 network cabling.
See our main domestic electrical services page for more detail, and our guide to consumer unit upgrades.
Electrics in Mitcham’s Homes
Edwardian and inter-war houses
Much of Mitcham was built in the early 20th century and between the wars. Many of these houses have been rewired at some point, but often decades ago, so it is common to find an old fuse board without RCD protection, too few sockets for modern use, or circuits extended piecemeal over the years.
Flats and rental properties
Mitcham has many flats and rented homes. For landlords, a satisfactory EICR every five years is a legal requirement, and for tenants it is the reassurance that the installation is safe. Shared supplies in converted houses sometimes need tracing before any work can start.
Extensions and loft conversions
Many Mitcham houses are extended under permitted development. New space needs new circuits, lighting and sometimes a larger consumer unit, which is best planned with the build. See our Mitcham area guide for local planning rules, and our guide to rewiring warning signs and EICR checks.
Signs You Should Call an Electrician
- A circuit that trips repeatedly or will not reset.
- Warm, discoloured or buzzing sockets and switches, or a burning smell.
- An old fuse box with rewireable fuses or no RCD protection.
- Flickering lights or lights that dim when appliances switch on.
- Relying on extension leads because there are not enough sockets.
- Buying, selling or letting a property and needing an EICR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take on small electrical jobs in Mitcham?
Yes. Many of our jobs in Mitcham are small: an extra socket, a new light fitting, an extractor fan, a cooker connection or tracing a fault that keeps tripping the power. We are just a few miles away in Wallington.
Will I get a certificate for the work?
Yes. Small additions and alterations come with a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate, while new circuits, consumer unit replacements and rewires come with an Electrical Installation Certificate and are notified under Building Regulations.
I rent out a property in Mitcham. How often do I need an EICR?
Private landlords in England must have the electrical installation inspected and tested at least every five years, and give a copy of the report to tenants. We can carry out the inspection and any remedial work.
Do you offer emergency call-outs?
Yes, we offer emergency call-outs for electrical faults such as loss of power or a circuit that will not reset. If you smell burning or see scorch marks, switch off at the consumer unit if it is safe to do so.
Need an Electrician in Mitcham?
Tell us what you need, from a single socket to a full rewire, and we will arrange a visit. We also work across nearby Wallington and Carshalton, Colliers Wood, Wimbledon and Streatham.