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Kitchen electrics in Greater London

Kitchen electrics in Greater London start with a free visit to measure up, then a written scope and quote before any work begins.

Guide price£320 to £2,000
Towns covered106 towns, including Brent
Timescale1 to 3 days, split between first fix and second fix
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An electrician fixing a double socket to a newly plastered kitchen wall above the base units, before the tiling goes on

What prompts kitchen electrics in Greater London?

Many kitchens in Greater London 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.

When a Greater London kitchen is stripped back to bare walls, running new cables then costs far less than chasing them in after plastering and tiling.

What do kitchen electrics in Greater London include?

Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:

  • A check of the consumer unit, existing circuits and earthing before the layout is fixed
  • Socket positions planned around worktop appliances, the kettle spot and any breakfast bar
  • First-fix cables and back boxes run before plastering or boarding
  • A dedicated circuit for an oven, range cooker or induction hob where needed
  • Accessible isolation switches for integrated appliances, reachable without pulling units out
  • Supplies for the cooker hood, under-cabinet lights and a boiling water tap
  • Second fix of sockets, switches and appliance connections once tiling is done
  • Testing, the correct certificate, and notification of the work where it is required

How much do kitchen electrics cost in Greater London?

Use these ranges to plan your budget. They include VAT, reflect costs in London, and are firmed up once we have seen your Greater London kitchen. Prices in London usually run above the national guide, mainly because labour and parking cost more.

How much do kitchen electrics cost in Greater London?
Typical projectGuide price
Extra sockets or spurs on existing circuitsNew positions to suit the layout£320–£650
Kitchen electrics for a full refitCircuits, sockets, appliance points and under-cabinet lighting£650–£2,000
New cooker or induction circuitDedicated circuit from the consumer unit, tested and certified£390–£910

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%.

Kitchens in homes across Greater London

Across Greater London you will often find Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Victorian terraces often have a narrow galley beside the side return, while conversion flats and mansion blocks usually fit the kitchen into a small room or along one living-room wall.

London's mains water is hard, so limescale builds quickly on taps and boiling water taps, and a scale-reducing filter is worth planning in. Permit parking, red routes and flats without lifts are common, so parking suspensions, stair carries and lift bookings may need arranging before delivery day.

Opening a narrow galley into the dining room or side return is one of the most common terrace projects in London. Leasehold flats often call for a full kitchen in a small space, worked around building rules on noise, working hours and waste.

Rules for kitchen electrics in Greater London

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.

Conservation areas are widespread across London, so a new extractor vent on a front wall may need permission, and leaseholders usually need the freeholder's written consent first.

Before you start

  • Count the appliances that will live on the worktop, then add a couple of spare sockets; extension leads across a worktop are a poor substitute.
  • Ask for isolation switches for the dishwasher, fridge and washing machine to be reachable without moving an appliance or a unit.
  • Keep sockets and switches sensibly clear of the sink and hob, away from splashing water and heat, and agree the positions on the plan.
  • Confirm the hob and oven ratings before first fix, because an induction hob or double oven may need a larger dedicated circuit.
  • Keep your appliance manuals to hand, as the installation pages state the power rating and the type of isolation each appliance needs.
  • Walk round your Greater London kitchen with the plan and mark where each small appliance will sit; the socket schedule is built from that list.

Questions about kitchen electrics in Greater London

How much do kitchen electrics cost in Greater London?

Guide prices in Greater London are about £320 to £650 including VAT for extra sockets or spurs on existing circuits. The final price depends on the size of the kitchen and what is moving, and is set out in an itemised written quote.

Do you cover the whole of Greater London?

Yes. We carry out kitchen electrics across Greater London, including Brent, Islington, Westminster and Bexley. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.

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.

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.

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