Oxfordshire
Electricians in Witney
10 electricians work in Witney. 9 are based in the area. 9 are on a trade register.
Also coversCoggesDucklingtonHaileyCurbridgeMinster LovellCarterton
Firms based in the area first, then by distance from Witney. Nobody pays for position.
| Firm | Based in | Does | Checks | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connect UK Electrical Services | Witney OX28 | EV chargers, Solar PV, Battery storage, Rewiring, +5 | +44 (0) 7900 220 878Website | |
| Cox Electrical ServicesLtd company 13701764 | Witney OX29 | Rewiring, Consumer units, EICR, Landlord EICR, +6 | 01993 835431Website | |
| Future Power Solutions LtdLtd company 08952432 | Witney OX29 | Rewiring, EICR, Landlord EICR, PAT testing, +1 | 01993 220440Website | |
| Gifford's Electrical LtdLtd company 12009703 | Witney OX29 | Smart home, Consumer units, Lighting, Rewiring, +2 | 01865 684001Website | |
| Quartermain Electrical | Witney OX29 | Rewiring, Consumer units, EICR, Outdoor power, +2 | 01993 880 357Website | |
| R L Clapton LtdLtd company 01169027 | Witney OX29 | Rewiring, EICR, PAT testing, Fire alarms, +3 | 01993 703860Website | |
| R&R Electrical ServicesLtd company 15181011 | Witney OX29 | Consumer units, Emergency call-out, EICR, Landlord EICR, +3 | 07774 711841Website | |
| Rocome Electrical Contractors LtdLtd company 08323439 | Witney OX29 | Fault finding, Rewiring, Consumer units, EV chargers, +6 | 01993 704582Website | |
| Southam Bros ElectricalLtd company 07588284 | Carterton OX18 | Rewiring, Consumer units, Commercial, Lighting, +7 | 07920 043082Website | |
| Prestige Heating & Electrical Services | Cirencester GL7 21 mi |
Rewiring, EICR, Landlord EICR, Consumer units, +6 | Trading, no register found | 0800 228 9574Website |
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Short answer
Witney is the largest town in this directory. Its electricians work on stone houses in the Witney and Cogges conservation area, older terraces and large modern estates. SSEN runs the local network, and 105 is the power-cut number. The town also has public EV chargers in two council car parks.
Electricians in Witney by service
EICRs and landlord testing
Rewiring
Fuse board upgrades
EV charger installation
Fault finding and emergencies
Lighting, sockets and outdoor power
What homes do Witney electricians work on?
Witney has more modern housing than most Cotswold towns. The blanket trade made the town rich, and its mills took water from the River Windrush.
The site of Early's blanket factory is now housing estates, and other estates have grown on the edges of the town. Homes built in recent decades usually have modern consumer units. Work there is mainly new circuits, EV chargers and fault finding.
Older stone houses line the High Street and the streets around Church Green. Many are listed, and they sit in the Witney and Cogges conservation area. West Oxfordshire District Council handles listed building consent, and it says consent covers inside and outside work.
Does flood risk affect electrics in Witney?
Yes, in the parts of town near the river. In July 2007, about 240 properties in Witney flooded, the Environment Agency found. The town centre was worst hit, with about 120 properties, and West End had about 35.
If your home is in a flood risk area, ask about a higher consumer unit and raised sockets on the ground floor. Circuits fed from above are quicker to bring back after a flood. Check your address on the GOV.UK long term flood risk service.
After a flood, leave the power off until an electrician has tested the installation.
How many Witney homes are rented?
About 1 in 6 households in Witney rents privately. In the 2021 Census, 2,243 of the 12,802 households in the 5 Witney wards rented privately, or 17.5 per cent.
The share was highest in Witney East (19.7 per cent) and Witney Central (19.3 per cent). Each private let in these wards needs a fresh EICR at least every 5 years.
Where can I charge an electric car in Witney?
West Oxfordshire District Council runs public chargers in two Witney car parks. Woodford Way has 16 charging bays, including 2 rapid points. Woolgate has 12 bays, including 4 rapid points.
A home charger needs a drive or other off-street space. SSEN runs the network in Witney, and your installer must tell SSEN about the new charger.
For a power cut anywhere in the town, ring 105. This page also covers Cogges, Ducklington, Hailey, Curbridge, Minster Lovell and Carterton.
Questions
Who do I call in a power cut in Witney?
In Witney, call 105. It is free and it puts you through to SSEN, which runs the local network.
My Witney home flooded. Can I switch the power back on?
Not yet. Ask a registered electrician to inspect and test the circuits first. Water can damage cables and sockets even after they look dry.
Is there public EV charging in Witney?
Yes, there is. The council lists chargers at the Woodford Way and Woolgate car parks. Check the operator app for prices and live status.
Which council handles listed buildings in Witney?
West Oxfordshire District Council. Witney is in Oxfordshire, so Cotswold District Council does not deal with it.
Nearby towns
Sources
- West Oxfordshire District Council: listed buildings
- West Oxfordshire District Council: conservation area maps
- West Oxfordshire District Council: electric vehicle charging points
- ONS Census 2021, table TS054 Tenure (Nomis)
- GOV.UK: electrical safety standards in the private rented sector
- NESO: GB DNO licence area boundaries
- SSEN: power cuts and emergencies
- GOV.UK: check your long term flood risk
- Environment Agency: Witney Flood Review July 2007 (2008)