Cotswolds Electricians

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Electricians in Chipping Campden

2 electricians we list cover Chipping Campden. 2 are based in the area. 2 are on a trade register.

Also coversBroad CampdenEbringtonMickletonWeston-sub-EdgeAston Subedge

See the 2 firmsCotswold District Council

Only 2 electrician we lists say they cover Chipping Campden so far. Firms in nearby towns may also work here, so ask them: Moreton-in-Marsh (3 firms), Winchcombe (1 firm), Stow-on-the-Wold (2 firms), Chipping Norton (5 firms).

2 of 2 firms

Firms based in the area first, then by distance from Chipping Campden. Nobody pays for position.

Electricians that cover Chipping Campden
FirmBased inDoesChecksContact
CFL Electric Chipping Campden GL55
Covers Chipping Campden
NICEIC Domestic Installer
 Website
High Tech ElectricalLtd company 13763965 Chipping Campden GL55
Covers Chipping Campden		 Rewiring, Consumer units, EICR, Smart home, +4
NICEIC Approved ContractorNICEIC Domestic Installer
 01386 570716Website

Short answer

Chipping Campden has a terraced High Street of stone houses built between the 14th and 17th centuries. Much of the centre is a conservation area with many listed buildings, so plan visible electrical work with Cotswold District Council. National Grid Electricity Distribution runs the local network, and 105 reports a power cut.

Electricians in Chipping Campden by service

What homes do Chipping Campden electricians work on?

The High Street is a long terrace of local stone buildings. Many date from the 14th to the 17th centuries, and later owners changed many of them.

Grade I buildings include the Market Hall of 1627, Grevel's House and the almshouses on Church Street. The Old Silk Mill in Sheep Street is Grade II listed.

In these buildings, wiring needs a careful plan. Electricians often use floor voids and roof spaces, so they do not cut into old walls. Houses outside the centre are usually simpler to work on.

Ask the electrician for a written plan of every cable route. A clear plan helps the council judge a consent application.

If your building is listed, you will probably need listed building consent for any change that affects its character. Cotswold District Council says this applies inside and outside.

Much of the town centre is a conservation area. Visible items such as cable runs, outside lights, alarm boxes and wall chargers need careful thought here.

Ask the council before work starts, and look up the grade of your building on the Historic England list.

How many homes in Chipping Campden are rented?

Private renting is fairly low. In the 2021 Census, 361 of the 2,838 households in Campden and Vale ward rented privately, or 12.7 per cent. The ward includes villages around the town.

Holiday cottages do not show in these figures. The 2020 regulations usually do not apply to a holiday cottage. Even so, an EICR helps you show guests and insurers that the electrics are safe.

Who runs the power network in Chipping Campden?

National Grid Electricity Distribution runs the network in Chipping Campden, Broad Campden, Mickleton and Ebrington. Dial 105 to report a power cut or damage to a line.

This page also covers Weston-sub-Edge and Aston Subedge.

A home charger needs a parking space next to the house. Many houses on the terraced High Street front the pavement and have no drive.

Questions

Who do I call in a power cut in Chipping Campden?

In Chipping Campden, call 105. National Grid Electricity Distribution runs the network in the town and handles the call.

Can I fit an alarm box or outside light to a listed house on the High Street?

Ask Cotswold District Council first. A fitting on a listed front wall can need listed building consent.

Is Broad Campden covered by this page?

Yes, Broad Campden is covered. It is a village about a mile south-east of the town. Check each listing for the areas the firm serves.

Nearby towns

Sources

  1. Cotswold District Council: listed buildings
  2. Cotswold District Council: conservation area maps
  3. Historic England: search the List
  4. ONS Census 2021, table TS054 Tenure (Nomis)
  5. GOV.UK: electrical safety standards in the private rented sector
  6. NESO: GB DNO licence area boundaries
  7. National Grid Electricity Distribution: power cuts
  8. Wikipedia: Chipping Campden