Electrician in Southville
Local, NAPIT registered electrician in Southville (BS3). EICRs, fuse board upgrades, rewires, emergency call-outs, EV chargers and solar for homes, landlords and businesses.
Electrical emergency in Southville? 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 Southville
Kebbi Electrical Services is a NAPIT registered electrician based in Hanham, and we work in Southville and across the BS3 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 Southville helps us plan the work properly. Most of Southville was built between the 1880s and the First World War to house workers from local industries. The housing mixes Victorian terraces with infill built after wartime bombing and more recent developments. The early 21st-century property boom brought new-build homes on previously vacant plots. Many homes here are older terraces and conversions. Older wiring and fuse boards often need checking or upgrading before new circuits, showers or EV chargers can be added, and we tell you up front if that applies.
An EICR in Southville 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 Bristol City 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 Southville, we regularly work in Bedminster, Brislington, Knowle, Bishopsworth, Hartcliffe, Long Ashton, Dundry and Clifton. 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 Southville
These are the services we offer in Southville. Each page explains what is involved, what it costs and what you get at the end.
EICR in Southville
Electrical reports for homeowners, landlords and sellers.
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Reports for rented homes, every 5 years.
View →Homebuyer EICR in Southville
Check the wiring before you buy.
View →Commercial EICR in Southville
Inspection and testing for business premises.
View →Fuse Board Upgrades in Southville
New consumer units with RCD protection.
View →House Rewiring in Southville
Full and partial rewires, room by room.
View →Emergency Electrician in Southville
Urgent faults, power loss and burning smells.
View →EV Charger Installation in Southville
Home chargers fitted, tested and registered.
View →Solar Panels in Southville
Solar panel installation and maintenance.
View →Our services in Southville in more detail
EICR in Southville
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.
Older terraces and conversions often still have original circuits or an old fuse board, which is exactly what an EICR picks up.
Landlord EICR in Southville
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.
There are a lot of rented terraces, flats and shared houses here, so landlord EICRs are one of our most common jobs.
Homebuyer EICR in Southville
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.
With older terraces it is common to find an old fuse board or original wiring, which is worth knowing before you buy.
Commercial EICR in Southville
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.
We test shops, cafés, offices and flats above shops along the local high streets.
Fuse Board Upgrades in Southville
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.
Many older homes here still have old fuse boards, which is one of the most common reasons we are called out.
More about fuse board upgrades →
House Rewiring in Southville
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.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces are the homes we rewire most often, usually when they are being renovated.
Emergency Electrician in Southville
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 Southville
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.
Many streets here are terraced with on-street parking. A home charger needs a driveway or space you control, so we check that first.
More about EV charger installation →
Solar Panels in Southville
We install and maintain solar panel systems for homes and businesses, and can advise on adding battery storage.
About Southville
Southville runs along North Street and the river, mostly Victorian terraced houses on steep side streets.
Many homes here are older terraces and conversions. Older wiring and fuse boards often need checking or upgrading before new circuits, showers or EV chargers can be added, and we tell you up front if that applies.
We cover Southville and the surrounding BS3 area in Bristol.
- Most of Southville was built between the 1880s and the First World War to house workers from local industries.
- The housing mixes Victorian terraces with infill built after wartime bombing and more recent developments.
- The early 21st-century property boom brought new-build homes on previously vacant plots.
- Residents historically worked in Bristol's coal mines or the W. D. & H. O. Wills tobacco factories; the area also had a tanning industry.
- Southville was bombed in the Second World War, and many streets lost one or more houses.
- The Tobacco Factory theatre, plus newer bars and restaurants, draw visitors into Southville.
- Imperial Tobacco's world headquarters was once based here before relocating to Ashton.
- Bristol South Swimming Pool, a Grade II listed building, stands at the southern end of Dame Emily Park.
- Dame Emily Park occupies the old Dean Lane coal pit site, and Greville Smyth Park is the largest local park.
- Southville lies on the south bank of the River Avon, north-west of Bedminster.
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 Southville.
Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian homes
In Southville: Most of Southville was built between the 1880s and the First World War to house workers from local industries.
Older homes can still have parts of very old wiring, few sockets in the main rooms, and kitchens or bathrooms that were added long after the house was built. We check whether the circuits for showers, cookers and kitchens are big enough for today’s appliances, and whether RCD protection is in place.
Newer homes and estates
In Southville: The early 21st-century property boom brought new-build homes on previously vacant plots.
Newer homes usually have modern wiring and RCD protection, so most work is adding to what is there: EV chargers, outside power, extra sockets and lighting, and EICRs for landlords and sales.
Listed buildings and conservation areas
In Southville: Bristol South Swimming Pool, a Grade II listed building, stands at the southern end of Dame Emily Park.
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 Southville
Homeowners in Southville
Fuse board upgrades, rewires, extra sockets and lighting, EV chargers and EICRs.
Fuse board upgrades →Landlords in Southville
Landlord EICRs every 5 years, remedial work and urgent faults in rented homes.
Landlord EICR →Businesses in Southville
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 Southville
1. Tell us what you need
Call or WhatsApp 07943 951993, or send an enquiry with your address in Southville, 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
I recently had an issue with my electric shower and contacted Kebbi Electrical Services for help. Azzeddine responded quickly and arrived exactly when he said he would. He diagnosed the problem as a faulty pulse switch and had it replaced and working in no time.Azzeddine was friendly and extremely professional. He explained everything clearly and was happy to answer my questions. It’s reassuring to find someone this reliable and knowledgeable—highly recommended!Thank you, Azzeddine!
We required our house to be rewired at very short notice due to a faster than anticipated house move, as well as complete electrical safety checks. Kebbi Electrical Services completed a an EICR check as well as provided us with a quote for the full house rewire all within a couple of days of contact! Both his service and customer care was excellent! He provided regular updates on any possible adjustments or changes that he recommended, as well as listened to our preferences on what sockets, lights and switches we wanted, including their location. He is very tidy with his work, both in creating chases and wire work, and in the clean up following the major work. Really impressed at the final product and would highly recommend to anyone in the area! Thanks again Azzedine, will be using you again on our next projects!
I recently had Azzeddine carry out some electrical work at my home, and I couldn’t be happier with the service. He fitted a new consumer unit and installed an outdoor socket for the garden, both of which were done to a very high standard. Azzeddine was extremely professional, kind, and clearly very knowledgeable. He was also flexible with timings, which made the whole process really easy and stress-free. I’ll definitely be using his services again in the future!
Kebbi Electrical installed a new fuse box and some other small jobs to fulfil our EIRC requirements. They’re friendly and professional and the work was done to a high standard. Fairly priced and hassle free. Will definitely be asking them back to do some more jobs around the house.
We are happy with the service provided by Azzedine. Good price. He's communicative and polite, gets the job done quickly and consults you on what he thinks will work within your home eg. Where to place lights/sockets etc. He managed to work round our asbestos ceilings too. He even let me borrow his hoover for a day to do additional cleaning as our house was completely rewired and very dusty which I appreciated.
We’ve used Kebbi Electrical Services for a range of pieces of work over the last few weeks. We were very pleased with the work done and the professional approach taken. We will certainly use their services again next time we need some electrical work done.
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Electrician in Southville: common questions
Do you cover Southville?
Yes. We cover Southville and the surrounding area (BS3 postcodes) for homes, landlords and businesses.
How much is an EICR in Southville?
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 Southville?
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 Southville?
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 Southville?
Yes, in short spells while each circuit is tested. We tell you before it goes off.
What happens if an EICR in Southville 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 Southville need an EICR?
At least every 5 years, or sooner if the previous report says so.
Can you test a rented home in Southville 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 Southville?
Bristol City Council is the local housing authority for Southville. 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 Southville?
Before you exchange contracts, so you know the cost of any work while you can still negotiate.
How often does a business in Southville 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 Southville?
Most are done in a day, with the power off for most of that time.
Who registers electrical work with building control in Southville?
Notifiable work, such as a new fuse board or new circuits, is reported to Bristol City Council building control through our NAPIT registration, and you receive the certificate.
Can you rewire just part of a house in Southville?
Yes. A partial rewire is sometimes enough. We tell you honestly after the survey.
What should I do if my power goes off in Southville?
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 Southville?
Usually, yes. A charging cable should not be trailed across a public pavement.
Do I need planning permission for solar panels in Southville?
Bristol City Council is the planning authority for Southville. 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 Southville?
Your report or certificate is emailed as soon as the work is done, often the same day.
Are you local to Southville?
We are based in Hanham (BS15) and work in Southville and across Bristol. Call or WhatsApp 07943 951993 to check when we can come out.
Can I send photos for a quote in Southville?
Yes. WhatsApp a photo of your fuse board and the area you want work done to 07943 951993, with your address in Southville. 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 Southville
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.