About this service
Kitchen electrical work includes appliance circuits, sockets, isolation switches, worktop power, lighting, extract ventilation and connections for fixed equipment. It must be coordinated with the kitchen plan before cabinets, worktops and splashbacks are fitted.
Ovens, hobs, boiling-water taps, dishwashers, waste units and refrigeration have different loads and access requirements. A schedule of exact appliance models helps avoid hidden switches, overloaded circuits and inaccessible connections.
Common problems we help with
Appliance load exceeds the existing circuit
A new induction hob or larger oven may need a different cable, protective device or dedicated circuit.
Sockets and switches clash with units
Late layout changes can put outlets behind drawers, sinks, tall housings or splashback joints.
Not enough worktop outlets
Kettles, coffee machines, air fryers and small appliances quickly fill limited sockets.
Poor task lighting
Decorative ceiling lighting alone often leaves work surfaces in shadow.
How we carry out the work
Review the kitchen and appliance plans
We mark exact equipment loads, connection points, isolation and lighting controls.
Complete first fix before finishes
Cables and boxes are installed around the agreed cabinet layout and building programme.
Connect and test at second fix
Accessories and appliances are connected after units are fitted, then circuits are tested and certified.
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 kitchen 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 kitchen 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 kitchen 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
Kitchen Electrics questions
Does an induction hob always need a new circuit?
Not always. The rated load, diversity, manufacturer instructions and existing circuit must be assessed.
Can sockets go near a sink?
Positioning should reduce risk from water and allow safe use. The layout and applicable guidance need to be considered.
When should the electrician visit during a kitchen project?
Usually for a survey before strip-out, first fix before plastering or cabinets, and second fix after units are ready.
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.