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Electricians in Nailsworth

3 electricians we list cover Nailsworth. All cover the town from nearby. 1 is on a trade register.

Also coversHorsleyShortwoodInchbrookWoodchesterAmberleyAveningMinchinhamptonForest Green

See the 3 firmsStroud District Council

3 of 3 firms

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

Electricians that cover Nailsworth
FirmBased inDoesChecksContact
Crown Electrical Services Cirencester GL7
11 mi
Covers Cirencester, Stroud, Tetbury +2		 Rewiring, Consumer units, EICR, Landlord EICR, +4
NICEIC Domestic Installer
 01285 640675Website
Prestige Heating & Electrical ServicesLtd company 12567110 Cirencester GL7
11 mi
Covers Cirencester, Stroud, Witney +7		 Rewiring, EICR, Landlord EICR, Consumer units, +14 Trading, no register found 0800 228 9574Website
Young Bros Electrical Cirencester GL7
11 mi
Covers Cirencester, Stroud, Tetbury +2		 Rewiring, Consumer units, EICR, PAT testing, +5 Trading, no register found 01285 652016Website

Short answer

Nailsworth is a small mill town in a steep valley south of Stroud. Its electricians work on stone cottages, converted mill buildings and hillside homes where damp can affect the wiring. Stroud District Council handles listed buildings here. National Grid Electricity Distribution runs the network in Nailsworth, and 105 is the power-cut number.

Electricians in Nailsworth by service

What homes do Nailsworth electricians work on?

Nailsworth grew as a mill town on the Nailsworth Stream, and many homes date from that time. Cottages climb the valley sides, and some old mill buildings now hold homes or businesses.

Damp is a common problem in stone homes cut into a slope. Signs include rust on metal boxes, tripping on one circuit and mould near sockets. An electrician can test the insulation on each circuit.

Where a room is often damp, an electrician can move sockets higher, use sealed fittings and keep cables out of the wettest walls.

Before you buy an older Nailsworth cottage, ask for an EICR. It tells you if the wiring needs work, so you can plan the cost before you move in.

Minchinhampton, on the hill above the town, and Amberley also have many older stone homes.

Which conservation areas cover Nailsworth?

Nailsworth has its own conservation area. A separate conservation area covers Dunkirk Mills and Watledge, close to the town.

Minchinhampton, Amberley and South Woodchester also have conservation areas. Stroud District Council handles all of them.

If your home is listed, ask the council before work that changes its character. That can include new cable routes in old plaster and new fittings on the outside.

How many homes in Nailsworth are rented?

In the 2021 Census, 435 of the 2,880 households in Nailsworth ward rented privately. That is 15.1 per cent. It is below the England figure of 20.5 per cent but above the Stroud District figure of 13.7 per cent.

If an EICR finds danger or potential danger, the landlord must have it fixed within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.

Who runs the power network in Nailsworth?

National Grid Electricity Distribution runs the network in Nailsworth, Minchinhampton, Amberley, Horsley and Woodchester. Call the free 105 line to report a power cut.

Some rural homes around the town get their supply from overhead lines. If you see a damaged line, keep well away and report it on 105.

Questions

Who do I call in a power cut in Nailsworth?

In Nailsworth, call 105. National Grid Electricity Distribution runs the network here and takes the call.

Is Minchinhampton covered by this page?

Yes, it is. Minchinhampton is on the hill between Nailsworth and Stroud. Check each listing to see if the firm says it serves Minchinhampton.

Why does my RCD trip in wet weather?

Water may be getting into an outside light, socket or cable. Damp walls in a hillside house can do the same. An electrician can test each circuit to find the cause.

Nearby towns

Sources

  1. Stroud District Council: listed buildings
  2. Stroud District Council: conservation areas
  3. ONS Census 2021, table TS054 Tenure (Nomis)
  4. The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020
  5. NESO: GB DNO licence area boundaries
  6. National Grid Electricity Distribution: power cuts
  7. Wikipedia: Nailsworth