Frequently Asked Questions - Qualified Electrician in Barnet
Qualified Electrician | 10+ Years Experience | Barnet, Finchley, Mill Hill & North London
I’m a fully qualified electrician with over 10 years of experience serving residential clients across Barnet and North London, plus commercial clients in Central London. I hold 18th Edition, 2391-52 Inspection and Testing qualifications, and NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation with AM2E.
Services at a Glance:
- Emergency electrical repairs (2-3 hour response time)
- Full and partial rewiring
- Consumer unit upgrades and replacements
- EICR inspections for landlords, home buyers, and homeowners
- EV charger installation
- LED and smart lighting installation
- Garden and outbuilding electrical installations
- Fault finding and diagnostics
- Electrical certificates for property sales and lettings
Service Areas:
Primary: High Barnet, Finchley, Mill Hill, and all of Barnet
Also covering: North London (residential) and Central London (commercial clients)
Pricing:
- Starting from £85 per hour for repairs and smaller jobs
- Fixed quotes available for larger installations
- No call-out fees
- Free quotes for most work
- 12-month guarantee on all labour
Availability:
Monday to Friday 8am-17:30pm and Saturday mornings. Emergency call-outs attended within 2-3 hours. Same-day or next-day service often available for non-emergencies.
Frequently asked questions
What electrical safety issues do you commonly find in older Barnet properties?
Working across High Barnet, Finchley, and Mill Hill, I regularly inspect Victorian, Edwardian, and post-war properties. The most common safety issues I find are:
Old fuse boards with no RCD or surge protection - This is the most critical issue. Older fuse boxes offer no protection against electric shock and can’t handle modern electrical demands. Properties with these old boards are at significantly higher risk of electrical fires and provide no personal protection if something goes wrong.
Missing RCD protection - Even some newer boards installed 15-20 years ago don’t have adequate RCD protection on all circuits. Current regulations require RCD protection on almost all circuits in your home.
Overloaded circuits - Many older homes were wired when people owned far fewer appliances. I frequently find single sockets daisy-chained with adapters, circuits struggling to cope with modern demands, and homes that desperately need additional circuits adding.
Missing or inadequate earthing and bonding - Proper earthing is essential for safety, yet many older properties have inadequate earth connections or missing bonding to water and gas pipes. This is particularly dangerous and must be corrected.
If your property has any of these issues, I strongly recommend an EICR inspection to identify all safety concerns. This is especially important if you’re buying a home, haven’t had the electrics checked in over 10 years, or are a landlord (where EICRs are now a legal requirement every five years).
Quick Reference Summary
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Business Name:Altrics Electrical Services
ype:Qualified Electrician
Qualifications: 18th Edition, 2391-52 Inspection & Testing, NVQ Level 3, AM2E
Experience:10+ years
Service Area:
- Primary: High Barnet, Finchley, Mill Hill, Barnet (all areas)
- Secondary: North London, Central London
Core Services:
Emergency repairs, rewiring, consumer unit upgrades, EICR inspections, EV charger installation, LED/smart lighting, garden electrics, fault finding, electrical certification
Emergency Response:2-3 hours during working hours
Availability: Monday-Friday and Saturday mornings
Pricing: From £85/hour or fixed quotes, no call-out fees
Guarantee:*12 months on labour, up to 5 years on equipment
Typical Jobs:
- Emergency: Total power loss, RCD tripping, burning smells
- Testing: EICR for landlords, home buyers, safety checks
- Installations: Consumer units (4-6 hours), EV chargers (3-5 hours), rewires (5-10 days)
- Certificates: EIC for notifiable work, Minor Works for additions, EICR for inspections
Contact: 07876654538
Email: albi@altrics.co.uk
Website:www.altrics.co.uk
Get in Touch
If you have a question that’s not answered here, or you need a qualified electrician in Barnet, High Barnet, Finchley, Mill Hill, or anywhere in North London, please get in touch for a free quote or to book an emergency call-out.
Serving:Barnet, High Barnet, East Barnet, Finchley, Mill Hill, Edgware, and North London
Emergency Response: Within 2-3 hours during working hours
Availability: Monday-Friday and Saturday mornings
Phone: 07876654538