About this service
Garage electrical work may include lighting, sockets, door supplies, heating, workshop equipment, distribution boards and EV charging. The design depends on whether the garage is attached or detached, the equipment load and the cable route from the house.
A workshop with power tools has different requirements from a garage used only for storage. Dust, damp, impact and future equipment should be considered when choosing accessories and wiring systems.
Common problems we help with
One extension lead supplies the garage
Temporary leads are not a substitute for a permanent circuit designed for the load and environment.
Poor lighting over work areas
A single fitting can leave benches, vehicle sides and storage areas in shadow.
Sockets trip with tools or compressors
Starting currents, circuit loading, equipment faults or unsuitable protection may be responsible.
Damp or damaged accessories
Unheated garages can expose equipment to condensation, dust and mechanical impact.
How we carry out the work
List loads and future plans
We include tools, door motors, freezers, chargers, heating and outdoor equipment.
Design the supply and garage distribution
Cable type, route, earthing, isolation and local circuit protection are assessed.
Install durable equipment and test
Accessories and lighting are positioned for use, protected from damage and fully tested.
What is normally included?
- Initial discussion about the property, symptoms, priorities and timescale
- Assessment of the relevant circuit, equipment, access and existing protection
- A written scope for the proposed garage electrics work
- The agreed installation or repair work, with disruption kept to a reasonable minimum
- Inspection, electrical testing and appropriate handover documentation
Before the work starts
- The exact result expected from the garage electrics work
- Condition and capacity of the existing circuit
- Cable routes, access and protection of finishes
- Testing, certification and any future requirements
What affects the price?
The price depends on the existing installation and the amount of work required. For garage electrics, the main factors normally include:
- Extent of the work and material specification
- Accessibility and working conditions
- Alterations needed to the existing installation
- Inspection, testing and documentation
Testing, certificates and handover
Once the installation work is complete, we inspect and test it and provide the records that apply to the job.
- Completed electrical test results
- Applicable certificate or minor-works record
- Operating and isolation explanation
- A written record of the completed work
Garage Electrics questions
Does a detached garage need its own consumer unit?
Often, but not always. The circuit arrangement and number of final circuits determine the best design.
Can the cable run overhead?
Possible routes depend on distance, supports, clearances and site conditions. Underground is not the only option.
Can garage sockets be ordinary indoor types?
The environment and likelihood of damp, dust and impact decide the required equipment.
Booking the work
What happens after you contact us
1. Discuss the job
Tell us about the property, the symptoms or the result you want. Photographs and model numbers are often helpful.
2. Inspect and quote
We check the relevant installation and give you a written quotation showing what is included.
3. Complete and test
We carry out the agreed work, verify it electrically and explain any controls, labels or certificates at handover.