Load assessment and site survey
The inspection identifies access constraints, hidden defects and the information a tradesperson needs to price the work without avoidable provisional allowances.
Electrician service guide
EV charger installers
Choose an EV charging installer who checks the incoming supply, cable route, mounting position and protection before promising a charging speed.
Free for homeownersUp to three quotesLocal trade matchingNo obligation to hire
Typical project budget
£900–£1,800
Use this as a planning range only. Your property, region, specification and access determine the final quotation.
What the work can include
Wall-mounted charger and isolation
Ask for this stage to be described in the written scope, including the materials, workmanship standard, access arrangements and what a finished result looks like.
Armoured or protected cable run
Ask for this stage to be described in the written scope, including the materials, workmanship standard, access arrangements and what a finished result looks like.
Testing, commissioning and app setup
Testing is documented at handover so you know what was checked, what standards apply and which certificates or maintenance notes you should retain.
How to compare quotations
Charger model and output
Ask the tradesperson to define this allowance, its exclusions and the evidence they will provide at handover so every quote can be compared fairly.
Distance from consumer unit
Ask the tradesperson to define this allowance, its exclusions and the evidence they will provide at handover so every quote can be compared fairly.
Driveway, wall and cable protection
Ask the tradesperson to define this allowance, its exclusions and the evidence they will provide at handover so every quote can be compared fairly.
Solar, battery or tariff integration
Ask the tradesperson to define this allowance, its exclusions and the evidence they will provide at handover so every quote can be compared fairly.
Questions homeowners ask
Can every home have a 7kW charger?
Most can, but supply capacity, earthing and cable route need checking; a load-management setup may be recommended.
Does installation include groundwork?
Usually not unless listed. Ask whether trenching, core drilling, reinstatement and long cable runs are included.
Who can install an EV charger?
Use an appropriately qualified electrician and check any manufacturer or grant scheme requirements.