EV Charger Installation Near Me

As we move through the 2020s, there is a growing interest in EV use in the UK and across the world, both as a more efficient and often more affordable mode of transport as well as one solution to the climate crisis.

With the UK government planning to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans in 2035, home EV chargers can help speed up the process of electrifying our roads. Having a reliable and efficient charging station at home can make things straightforward and save you the time and hassle of driving out to a public charging station.

In this blog, we’ll discuss how you can find EV charger installers in your area to ensure a skilled and reliable professional can fit a domestic EV charger for you.

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Understanding Your Electric Vehicle Charger Needs

Before you get anyone in, just work out what you actually need from an EV charger, so you know you’re choosing the right sort for your car.

Here’s the sort of thing to think about:

• How fast you want to charge (a 3-pin trickle (≈2.3 kW), a typical 7 kW home charger (single-phase), or 22 kW if you have three-phase power).
• If you’d rather have a fixed cable ready to grab, or an untethered unit you plug your own lead into.
• Where the charger will physically sit and whether it’s easy to run a cable to that spot.

A 3-pin charge is a slow trickle — fine if you barely drive. Most homes go for a 7 kW wallbox because it actually gets the job done in a sensible time. Tethered vs untethered is mostly preference — one’s grab-and-go, the other’s neater if you’ve more than one vehicle.

Your car, the layout of your drive, even where you normally park… all of that shapes what’ll work. Some installs are very straightforward. Others need a bit more planning so everything lines up properly.

If you already have a smart meter, consider when you’ll charge so you can make the most of any off-peak rates.

Not sure which model to buy? You can pick one yourself or get the electrician to source it. Either way, double-check it’s suitable for your exact EV before any money changes hands.

Finding Local EV Charger Installers on MyJobQuote

If you want someone local who knows what they’re doing, MyJobQuote makes it simple to find them.

Here’s how to get started:

• Type in your postcode so it can show you the electricians working near you.
• Pick the option for EV charger installation from the list.
• Jot down a quick note about your set-up (driveway, garage, where the cable needs to reach, that sort of thing).
• Add a couple of photos if you have them. It saves everyone going back and forth later.
• Choose roughly what you want to spend and when you’d like it sorted.
• Send your details so installers can come back to you with proper quotes.

Every installer has a MyJobQuote profile, so you can scroll through real reviews, see what their past work looks like, and get a feel for who looks right for your job.

After a quick look through a few profiles, it’s usually clear who to pick.

Check EV Charger Installer Credentials

Before you book anyone, be sure they specialise in EV charger installs, not just general electrics. Have a quick look at their MyJobQuote profile, which normally tells you most of what you need to know.

• Make sure they’re a qualified electrician who installs EV chargers regularly.
• Check their MyJobQuote reviews to see what other homeowners have said about their work.
• Look through the photos on their profile to see chargers they’ve fitted before.
• See if they’re registered with a Competent Person Scheme for domestic work (e.g. NICEIC or NAPIT).
• If you’re planning to use a grant, make sure they’re OZEV-authorised for schemes like the EV Chargepoint Grant.

Your installer’s MyJobQuote profile is your shortcut. You can see how experienced they are. You'll be able to find out the type of jobs they take on and get a feel for how organised their work looks without having to chase them for proof.

Want extra peace of mind? You can still ask for references or examples of recent installs. The majority of EV charger installers will want to share this with you.

They should issue the right paperwork (e.g. an Electrical Installation Certificate) and notify Building Control if the work is notifiable.

MyJobQuote removes a lot of the typical stress from the selection process, as you can look through profiles, reviews, and recent jobs in one place.

EV Charger Installer Recommendations

Alongside using MyJobQuote to find local EV charger installers, ask around for personal recommendations as well.

Friends, family, neighbours, or workmates who’ve had a charger fitted can give you a straight, honest view of EV charger companies they used.

Hearing how an installer tackled real jobs can make deciding on someone feel far less of a guess.

Clarify the Contract With Your EV Charger Installer

Once you’ve chosen who you want to go with, get the basics written down. It just saves any back-and-forth later on.

You don’t need a huge formal document. You just want something clear so you both know what’s happening and when.

• Exactly what you’re paying for, plus anything that could cost extra.
• How long the install should take and when they can start.
• Which charger they’re fitting and what the job actually involves.
• Any guarantees on the work or the charger itself.

Having this in writing makes the whole thing run a lot more smoothly.

Monitor the EV Charger Installation Process

It’s worth keeping half an eye on things while the installer’s working. After all, you'll want to know what’s going on. And you definitely don't want anything to get missed.

Don't engage too much, though. Just enough to stay in the know. Ask them to go through what they’re doing. How will they run the cable? Have they noticed anything that might slow the job down?

If there’s something you’re particular about (it might be how the unit sits, how visible the cable is, making sure the car can actually reach the charger without stretching), say it early. Little things like that are so much easier to sort before they crack on properly.

What Can an EV Charger Installation Company Do?

EV charger installers don’t just turn up. Neither do they simply screw a box to the wall and drive off. They can help with a whole bundle of jobs around your set-up.

• Fit a home charger in a sensible spot for you, e.g. driveway, carport, or garage. They can also run the cabling back to your fuse board neatly.
• Check your consumer unit and upgrade it if needed, or replace an outdated fuse box, so your new charger doesn’t overload the rest of your electrics.
• Test and sign off the installation so it meets current regulations and feels safe to plug into every day, and in some cases issue an electrical safety certificate for your records.

Plenty of companies will also help with the extras.

For instance, several will tidy old wiring, add an outdoor socket, fit extra plug sockets indoors, or even run power out to electric garden gates while they’re on site, as well as talk you through which charger model suits your car and routine.

If you want to get things moving, use MyJobQuote to find the perfect EV charger installer near you.

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