Electrician in Backwell
Local, NAPIT registered electrician in Backwell (BS48). EICRs, fuse board upgrades, rewires, emergency call-outs, EV chargers and solar for homes, landlords and businesses.
Electrical emergency in Backwell? Power off, a burning smell, sparking, or a trip switch that will not reset: call or WhatsApp 07943 951993 and we will tell you when we can get to you.
Want a price? WhatsApp us a photo of your fuse board and a few words about the job, and we will come back to you.
Your local electrician in Backwell
Kebbi Electrical Services is a NAPIT registered electrician based in Hanham, and we work in Backwell and across the BS48 area for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Whether you need an Electrical Installation Condition Report, a new fuse board, a full or partial rewire, an EV charger, solar panels or someone to find a fault today, you deal with the same local team from the first call to the certificate.
Knowing Backwell helps us plan the work properly. Backwell appears in the Domesday Book of 1086 under the name Bacoile. Backwell is about 7 miles south-west of Bristol, south of the A370 to Weston-super-Mare. The parish takes in the hamlets of Backwell Common, Backwell Green and Backwell Farleigh. It is a little outside the city, so we group local jobs where we can and agree a time that suits you when you book.
An EICR in Backwell costs £195 for flats up to 2 bedrooms and £220 for houses up to 4 bedrooms. Larger homes are quoted. Everything else gets a clear price before anything is booked. Your report or certificate is emailed as soon as the work is done, often the same day, and notifiable work such as a new consumer unit or new circuits is registered with North Somerset Council building control through our NAPIT registration.
We are winners at the Quality Business Awards in 2025 and 2026, and our customers leave their reviews on our two Google Business Profiles. As well as Backwell, we regularly work in Nailsea, Clevedon, Long Ashton, Dundry, Portishead, Pill and Banwell. Call or WhatsApp 07943 951993, or send an enquiry with your address and what you need, and we will confirm the price and a date.
Our electrical services in Backwell
These are the services we offer in Backwell. Each page explains what is involved, what it costs and what you get at the end.
EICR in Backwell
Electrical reports for homeowners, landlords and sellers.
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Reports for rented homes, every 5 years.
View →Homebuyer EICR in Backwell
Check the wiring before you buy.
View →Commercial EICR in Backwell
Inspection and testing for business premises.
View →Fuse Board Upgrades in Backwell
New consumer units with RCD protection.
View →House Rewiring in Backwell
Full and partial rewires, room by room.
View →Emergency Electrician in Backwell
Urgent faults, power loss and burning smells.
View →EV Charger Installation in Backwell
Home chargers fitted, tested and registered.
View →Solar Panels in Backwell
Solar panel installation and maintenance.
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EICR in Backwell
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a full inspection and test of your wiring, fuse board, sockets and earthing. You get a written report with any faults coded C1, C2, C3 or FI.
Landlord EICR in Backwell
Private landlords in England must have the electrical installation inspected and tested at least every 5 years, and give a copy of the report to tenants. We arrange access with tenants and send the report quickly.
Homebuyer EICR in Backwell
A homebuyer EICR tells you the real condition of the electrics before you commit, so you can budget for any work or negotiate on price.
Commercial EICR in Backwell
A commercial EICR inspects and tests the fixed wiring in shops, offices, workshops and other premises, so you can show the installation is safe for staff and customers.
Fuse Board Upgrades in Backwell
A new fuse board (consumer unit) with RCD protection makes your home safer and is often needed before adding circuits, a shower or an EV charger. Every upgrade is tested, certified and registered with building control.
More about fuse board upgrades →
House Rewiring in Backwell
A full or partial rewire replaces old cables, sockets and switches and brings the installation up to current standards. We plan the work room by room and make good as we go.
Emergency Electrician in Backwell
For urgent electrical faults such as power loss, tripping that will not reset, burning smells or water near electrics, call 07943 951993 and we will tell you when we can get to you.
More about our emergency electricians →
EV Charger Installation in Backwell
We fit home EV chargers on driveways and garages. We survey first, check your fuse board, earthing and supply, then fit, test, certify and notify the network operator.
More about EV charger installation →
Solar Panels in Backwell
We install and maintain solar panel systems for homes and businesses, and can advise on adding battery storage.
About Backwell
Backwell is a village next to Nailsea, with older cottages and family homes.
It is a little outside the city, so we group local jobs where we can and agree a time that suits you when you book.
We cover Backwell and the surrounding BS48 area in North Somerset.
- Backwell is about 7 miles south-west of Bristol, south of the A370 to Weston-super-Mare.
- The parish takes in the hamlets of Backwell Common, Backwell Green and Backwell Farleigh.
- Backwell appears in the Domesday Book of 1086 under the name Bacoile.
- The parish church is Grade I listed, and its 15th-century west tower stands over 100 feet tall.
- Backwell Lake, also called Buckland's Pool, lies on the edge of the village next to Nailsea.
- Backwell Church of England Junior School teaches 240 children aged 7 to 11.
- The nearest motorway is the M5, reached from junctions 18 and 21.
- The railway station opened in 1841 under the Bristol and Exeter Railway and was later run by the Great Western Railway.
Local facts from: en.wikipedia.org
The age and type of a building decide most of what we find when we open up the electrics. Here is what that means in Backwell.
Listed buildings and conservation areas
In Backwell: The parish church is Grade I listed, and its 15th-century west tower stands over 100 feet tall.
In listed buildings we plan cable routes and fittings to avoid damaging historic features, and some changes need listed building consent first. In conservation areas, external equipment such as solar panels or outside lights can have extra planning conditions.
We will tell you honestly what needs doing now and what can wait, and you get a clear price before anything is booked.
Why choose Kebbi Electrical in Backwell
Homeowners in Backwell
Fuse board upgrades, rewires, extra sockets and lighting, EV chargers and EICRs.
Fuse board upgrades →Landlords in Backwell
Landlord EICRs every 5 years, remedial work and urgent faults in rented homes.
Landlord EICR →Businesses in Backwell
Commercial EICRs, fit-outs, lighting and urgent faults, planned around your hours.
Commercial EICR →NAPIT registered
Work tested, certified and notified to building control where required.
Award winning
Quality Business Awards winner 2025 and 2026.
Clear prices
EICRs from £195. Fixed quotes for other work before anything is booked.
Local
Based in Hanham and working across Bristol and the surrounding towns.
Fast certificates
Customers say their EICR certificate arrived the same day.
Standards we work to
- NAPIT registered, so notifiable work is reported to building control (Part P of the Building Regulations) and you receive the certificate.
- Work is tested to BS 7671, the current UK wiring regulations, and certified when it is finished.
- Quality Business Awards winner in 2025 and 2026.
How we work in Backwell
1. Tell us what you need
Call or WhatsApp 07943 951993, or send an enquiry with your address in Backwell, the type of property and the job.
2. Clear price first
We confirm the price before anything is booked. Larger jobs get a written quote after a survey.
3. Booked in
We agree a date and time with you, and arrange access with you or your agent.
4. Work done and tested
We do the work, test it and leave the area tidy.
5. Certificates
You get the certificate or report for the job, and notifiable work is registered with building control through our NAPIT registration.
Some of our recent work
Real photos from recent Kebbi Electrical jobs around Bristol and the surrounding area.
What customers say
Strongly recommend.Professional,knowledgeable and competent electrician.Definitely will use his services again!
Recommended , punctual and efficient EICR electrical report carried out without fuss and some new lights were fitted
Great service, replied promptly to emails and telephone calls. Polite, tidy - would highly recommend.
Prompt, professional, neat and tidy and immediately instilled confidence that they knew what they were doing. Friendly as well. I'd recommend them without hesitation.
Great services and a lot of help coming from them. Thank you for doing such a great job. Thank you Aly!
Loose wire found and repaired in light fixture, prompt, efficient, polite, good value. Definitely recommend.
Reviews are copied from our Google Business Profiles. Read them on Google or see our testimonials.
Electrician in Backwell: common questions
Do you cover Backwell?
Yes. We cover Backwell and the surrounding area (BS48 postcodes) for homes, landlords and businesses.
How much is an EICR in Backwell?
An EICR costs £195 for flats up to 2 bedrooms and £220 for houses up to 4 bedrooms. Larger homes are quoted.
Which electrical services do you offer in Backwell?
EICRs for homeowners, landlords, buyers and businesses, fuse board upgrades, rewiring, emergency call-outs, EV chargers and solar panels.
Are you registered?
Yes. Kebbi Electrical Services is NAPIT registered, and every job is tested and certified.
How do I book an electrician in Backwell?
Call or WhatsApp 07943 951993, or send an enquiry with your address and what you need, and we will confirm the price and a date.
Will the power be off during an EICR in Backwell?
Yes, in short spells while each circuit is tested. We tell you before it goes off.
What happens if an EICR in Backwell is unsatisfactory?
We explain each C1, C2 or FI item, quote for the work and issue the paperwork once it is fixed.
How often does a rental property in Backwell need an EICR?
At least every 5 years, or sooner if the previous report says so.
Can you test a rented home in Backwell while tenants live there?
Yes. We arrange access with you or your agent and tell the tenants before the power goes off.
Which council enforces landlord electrical safety rules in Backwell?
North Somerset Council is the local housing authority for Backwell. It enforces the 2020 rules and can ask for a copy of your EICR, which you must send within 7 days.
When should I book a homebuyer EICR in Backwell?
Before you exchange contracts, so you know the cost of any work while you can still negotiate.
How often does a business in Backwell need an EICR?
Most offices and shops every 5 years, but your insurer or the last report may set a shorter interval.
How long does a fuse board change take in Backwell?
Most are done in a day, with the power off for most of that time.
Who registers electrical work with building control in Backwell?
Notifiable work, such as a new fuse board or new circuits, is reported to North Somerset Council building control through our NAPIT registration, and you receive the certificate.
Can you rewire just part of a house in Backwell?
Yes. A partial rewire is sometimes enough. We tell you honestly after the survey.
What should I do if my power goes off in Backwell?
If your neighbours are off too, it is a power cut, so call 105. If it is only your home, switch off at the consumer unit if it is safe, keep away from anything damaged or wet, and call us on 07943 951993.
Do I need off-street parking for an EV charger in Backwell?
Usually, yes. A charging cable should not be trailed across a public pavement.
Do I need planning permission for solar panels in Backwell?
North Somerset Council is the planning authority for Backwell. Roof solar on a house is often permitted development, but there are limits and extra conditions, for example in conservation areas, and listed buildings need consent.
How quickly will I get my certificate in Backwell?
Your report or certificate is emailed as soon as the work is done, often the same day.
Are you local to Backwell?
We are based in Hanham (BS15) and work in Backwell and across North Somerset. Call or WhatsApp 07943 951993 to check when we can come out.
Can I send photos for a quote in Backwell?
Yes. WhatsApp a photo of your fuse board and the area you want work done to 07943 951993, with your address in Backwell. It helps us give you a clearer price before we visit. Please do not take the cover off the fuse board yourself.
Book an electrician in Backwell
Tell us your address, the type of property and what you need. Call or WhatsApp 07943 951993, or send an enquiry and we will confirm the price and a date.