Kitchen electrics in Greenwich

Who usually needs kitchen electrics in Greenwich?

Many kitchens in Greenwich 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 Greater London sometimes find a consumer unit with no RCD protection or spare space, and want it dealt with before a new kitchen goes in. We work throughout Greenwich (SE10) and across the wider Greater London area.

What do kitchen electrics in Greenwich include?

After the survey visit we write the scope down. For kitchen electrics in Greenwich it usually covers:

Accessible isolation switches for integrated appliances, reachable without pulling units out
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
Supplies for the cooker hood, under-cabinet lights and a boiling water tap
A check of the consumer unit, existing circuits and earthing before the layout is fixed
A dedicated circuit for an oven, range cooker or induction hob where needed

Guide prices for kitchen electrics in Greenwich

Typical kitchen electrics prices for homes in Greenwich, including VAT and adjusted for London. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Labour in London generally costs more than the UK average, which lifts these ranges a little.

Guide prices for kitchen electrics in Greenwich
Typical project	Guide 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%.

Local homes and their kitchens

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.

Permit parking, red routes and flats without lifts are common, so parking suspensions, stair carries and lift bookings may need arranging before delivery day. 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.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Greenwich

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.

Getting the most from your kitchen electrics

Choose socket and switch finishes before second fix, especially metal faceplates, so they arrive in time and sit well with the handles and tap.
Find your consumer unit and take a photo of it before the survey of your Greenwich home, so the electrician can see straight away whether it has spare ways.
Keep your appliance manuals to hand, as the installation pages state the power rating and the type of isolation each appliance needs.
Ask for isolation switches for the dishwasher, fridge and washing machine to be reachable without moving an appliance or a unit.

Questions about kitchen electrics in Greenwich

How much do kitchen electrics cost in Greenwich?

Guide prices in Greenwich 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 work near Greenwich as well?

Yes. As well as Greenwich itself, we cover the rest of Greater London and nearby towns such as New Cross and Blackheath. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.

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.

What paperwork should I get for kitchen electrics?

You should get an Electrical Installation Certificate for any new circuit and a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate for additions to an existing circuit, such as extra sockets. In England and Wales, notifiable work is also registered with the council through a competent person scheme or building control, and a compliance certificate follows. Keep these papers safe, because buyers' solicitors and letting agents often ask for them.

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.

Nearby places we cover

Close to Greenwich? We cover these nearby towns too: