Electrician in Westminster

Westminster's homes are older than most people expect. The council's own evidence says nearly half were built before 1900, and around 43 per cent are privately rented. In Pimlico that means Thomas Cubitt's cream stucco squares and terraces from the mid 19th century, many now split into flats, next to post-war estates such as Churchill Gardens and the 1930s blocks of Dolphin Square. Further north, Maida Vale has early examples of mansion blocks around Elgin Avenue, and Marylebone High Street has late Victorian and Edwardian flats above its shops.

With 56 conservation areas covering about 78 per cent of the city and more than 11,000 listed buildings, a lot of electrical work here comes with rules attached. Listed building consent covers interiors, and visible fittings such as alarm panels or outside lights can need it. The big estates add another layer: Grosvenor's management schemes for Mayfair and Belgravia need consent for external lighting, alarm boxes and security cameras and don't allow wires on the front of a property, while the Portman Estate in Marylebone asks for a licence for alterations.

In a mansion block, your meter and the cable feeding your flat are often in communal areas, so a consumer unit change or rewire usually starts with the lease and a call to the managing agent. We handle domestic rewires, fault finding and landlord work, plus commercial jobs for offices, shops and restaurants from Victoria to Soho, and quotes are free.