Kitchen electrics · Hampshire
Kitchen electrics in Fareham
From the survey to handover, kitchen electrics in Fareham are run by us as one job, with the fitters and trades booked in the right order.
Thinking about kitchen electrics in Fareham?
Many kitchens in Fareham were wired when a kettle and a toaster were the only things on the worktop, so a refit is the natural time to put sockets where they are really used.
Buyers of older houses across Hampshire sometimes find a consumer unit with no RCD protection or spare space, and want it dealt with before a new kitchen goes in. Our Hampshire coverage reaches every part of Fareham (PO16) and out towards Gosport.
What do kitchen electrics in Fareham include?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Fareham covers:
- Accessible isolation switches for integrated appliances, reachable without pulling units out
- Testing, the correct certificate, and notification of the work where it is required
- Supplies for the cooker hood, under-cabinet lights and a boiling water tap
- A dedicated circuit for an oven, range cooker or induction hob where needed
- Second fix of sockets, switches and appliance connections once tiling is done
- Socket positions planned around worktop appliances, the kettle spot and any breakfast bar
How much do kitchen electrics cost in Fareham?
Typical kitchen electrics prices for homes in Fareham, including VAT and adjusted for the South East. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Prices in the South East usually run above the national guide, mainly because labour and parking cost more.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Extra sockets or spurs on existing circuitsNew positions to suit the layout | £290–£580 |
| Kitchen electrics for a full refitCircuits, sockets, appliance points and under-cabinet lighting | £580–£1,700 |
| New cooker or induction circuitDedicated circuit from the consumer unit, tested and certified | £340–£800 |
Guide ranges cover the electrician's labour, cable, back boxes and standard white accessories with testing and certification; a consumer unit upgrade, decorative faceplates and plaster repairs are quoted separately if needed. Prices include VAT at 20%.
Fitting kitchens in older and newer Fareham homes
The housing mix across Hampshire includes Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and thatched and brick cottages, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Terraces in Southampton and Portsmouth often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war estate houses tend to have a compact rectangular room suited to an L-shape.
Water across Hampshire is mostly hard, largely from chalk sources, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common and a filter can help. Dense terraced streets can be very tight for parking, and New Forest lanes and village roads may limit the size of delivery vehicle.
Regulations for kitchen work in Fareham
In England, Part P makes a new circuit, such as a dedicated cooker or induction hob circuit, and a replacement consumer unit notifiable. That work is self-certified by an electrician registered with a competent person scheme, who notifies the council, or approved through building control. Adding sockets or spurs to an existing kitchen circuit is not notifiable in England, but it must still meet BS 7671 and should be recorded on a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate.
Homes within the New Forest or South Downs national parks, listed cottages and conservation areas may need consent for a new extractor vent or alterations to historic features.
Practical advice for Fareham homeowners
- If you live in a flat in Fareham, find out where your consumer unit and meter are, as some sit in communal cupboards that need the managing agent's access.
- Ask for USB sockets or extra doubles near the breakfast bar at first fix; changing a faceplate later is easy, adding a new box is not.
- Keep your appliance manuals to hand, as the installation pages state the power rating and the type of isolation each appliance needs.
- Keep sockets and switches sensibly clear of the sink and hob, away from splashing water and heat, and agree the positions on the plan.
Questions about kitchen electrics in Fareham
How much do kitchen electrics cost in Fareham?
For extra sockets or spurs on existing circuits, budget around £290 to £580 including VAT in Fareham. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Which parts of Fareham do you work in?
All of them. Our Hampshire coverage takes in the whole of Fareham, including the PO16 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Gosport. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.
Will I need a new consumer unit for a new kitchen?
Not always. If the existing consumer unit has spare ways, RCD protection and is in sound condition, new kitchen circuits can often be added to it. An older board with no RCD protection, no spare space or signs of damage may need replacing first. That is notifiable in England and Wales, and it is quoted separately once the electrician has inspected it at the survey.
What is first fix and second fix in kitchen electrics?
First fix is the hidden part: running cables and fixing back boxes into walls and ceilings after the old kitchen is out and before plastering. Second fix comes after the units, worktops and tiling are in, when sockets, switches and appliance connections are fitted and the whole installation is tested. Getting positions right at first fix matters, because moving a box after tiling means cutting tiles.
Do I need an electrician to add sockets in a kitchen?
Yes, any kitchen wiring is a job for a qualified electrician. In England, adding sockets to an existing circuit is not notifiable, but it must meet BS 7671 and should be recorded on a Minor Works Certificate. In Wales the same job is notifiable because it extends a circuit in a kitchen. Scotland and Northern Ireland have no notification step, but the same wiring standard applies.
Kitchen electrics in neighbouring towns
Close to Fareham? We cover these nearby towns too:
- Kitchen electrics in Gosport
- Kitchen electrics in Portsmouth
- Kitchen electrics in Southsea
- Kitchen electrics in Waterlooville
- Kitchen electrics in Havant
- Kitchen electrics in Hythe, Hampshire
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