Fuse board upgrades
An original board from when the house was built, swapped for a new consumer unit, with the existing circuits tested before and after.
£550 to £950 + VAT
Kingswells, AB15 8 · Aberdeen City · Off the A944 · Covered from our Peterhead base
Electrician Kingswells for the family homes and estates on the west edge of Aberdeen
NICEIC approved electricians for Kingswells households and landlords, travelling in from Peterhead. Repairs and small jobs get a clear price before any work starts, a consumer unit upgrade is £550 to £950 + VAT, and an EICR starts at £150 + VAT, with a free survey and fixed written price for bigger work. Call 07304 027013 and tell us your street.
£2MPublic liability cover
Kingswells electrical work is handled by Faithful Spark Electricians from 17 Thomson Road, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB42 3FJ. We do not have a Kingswells office. Steven Watt leads our own small team, with Callum working alongside him, on fuse board upgrades, EICRs, home EV chargers, rewires, extra circuits and fault finding for the houses around the village. All new work is tested and certified to BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 under our NICEIC enrolment, 620239.
Most standard jobs go in the diary within 5 to 10 working days. Work with a deadline, such as a tenancy start, a sale or EICR remedials, is usually booked within 2 to 5. You get a written price within one working day of the survey. Phone lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm on 07304 027013.
City or shire
Is Kingswells in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire?
Kingswells is in Aberdeen City. It has its own community council listed by Aberdeen City Council, inside the Kingswells, Sheddocksley and Summerhill ward. Westhill, the next town out along the A944, sits over the boundary in Aberdeenshire, which is where the mix up usually starts.
| Kingswells | Westhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Council | Aberdeen City Council | Aberdeenshire Council |
| Postcode | AB15 8 | AB32 |
| Building warrant for electrical work, where one is needed | Applied for at Aberdeen City Council | Applied for at Aberdeenshire Council |
| Private landlord registration | Aberdeen City Council | Aberdeenshire Council |
Live in Westhill rather than Kingswells? Our electrician in Westhill page covers AB32. Either way, call 07304 027013 and we will tell you which council any paperwork goes to.
What we do in AB15 8
Electrical services in Kingswells and what they cost
Four of these have their own Kingswells page with the detail. Every figure excludes VAT and is a guide until we have seen the property.
Condition reports
For landlords on the five year cycle, buyers who want to know what they are getting, and owners planning an extension.
From £150 + VAT
Chargers for the drive
A smart 7.4kW home charger on the garage or house wall, with the supply and board checked first. OZEV authorised installer, EVHS/WCS14254.
From £900 + VAT
Full and partial rewires
A whole house, or a single floor or kitchen while it is stripped out anyway, planned so the family can stay in.
£5,000 to £10,000 + VAT, three bed semi
Extra circuits and sockets
A shower or hob circuit, sockets for a home office, a supply to a garden room or lights outside. Priced per job once we know the route.
Sockets £65 to £100 + VAT each
Fault finding and repairs
An RCD that will not reset, a dead ring of sockets or lights that flicker. We trace the cause first, then price the repair before doing it.
First hour £80 to £150 + VAT
Run an office or unit at Prime Four Business Park? A commercial EICR starts at £300 + VAT, priced on the boards and circuits.
Give us the job and your Kingswells street.
We tell you on the call if the job needs a survey and fixed price. Quoting is free.
Know the houses
What the wiring in a Kingswells house usually looks like
Most of Kingswells was built from the 1980s onward, in brick and render rather than granite. The decade a house went up tells us a lot about the board, the cable and what has been added since.
1980s estates
The first boards are the oldest thing in the house
Many still have the board fitted when they were built, sometimes with no RCD at all. The cable is usually sound, so a new consumer unit and an EICR come before any talk of a rewire.
1990s homes
Split load boards and a lot of additions
Typically one or two RCDs, each covering half the house, so one fault can drop several rooms. Conservatories, loft rooms and kitchen moves often added circuits that were never shown on a schedule.
2000s and later
Newer wiring, bigger loads on the way
The installation is usually in good order. The questions are about capacity: will the board take a charger, a heat pump or a garden office without starting again?
Bungalows
Easy access, small changes that matter
Single storey homes give good loft access, which keeps new circuits quick and tidy. Common asks are sockets and switches at a comfortable height and brighter lighting on paths and steps.
Not sure which one is yours? Call 07304 027013, tell us roughly when the house was built and what the board looks like, and we will say what we would check first.
Fuse boards
Does an old Kingswells fuse board need replacing?
Not automatically. An older board needs replacing when testing shows it no longer protects the circuits properly, when it has no RCD protection, or when it cannot take a new load such as a charger. We test first and tell you which applies.
- A plastic board is not a fault on its own. BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 requires a non combustible enclosure, in practice metal, for a consumer unit fitted in a home now. It does not make an existing plastic one a defect.
- RCBOs on every circuit are a choice. They are not a legal requirement, but with one on each circuit a single faulty appliance switches off one circuit, not half the house.
- Arc fault devices are recommended in houses. They are only required on socket circuits in high rise flats, HMOs, student blocks and care homes. We explain the cost before you decide.
- Surge protection is discussed with you. In a single home you can decline it, and that decision is recorded on the certificate.
A typical upgrade is £550 to £950 + VAT, or £750 to £1,000 + VAT when the board and a charger are done together. The photo shows a separate board for a charger circuit, one of the ways we add a large load without disturbing the main board. Call 07304 027013 to book a test.
Prices
Electrician prices in Kingswells
Repairs and small jobs get a clear price before any work starts. Work we can survey is priced as a whole job, so the figure on the quote is the figure you pay.
| Kingswells job | Our guide price | What changes it |
|---|---|---|
| Fault finding, first hour | £80 to £150 + VAT | How long the fault takes to trace. The repair is priced separately. |
| Extra socket | £65 to £100 + VAT each | Plus the first hour. Route and wall type. |
| Home EICR | From £150 + VAT | Covers the main board and five circuits. Each extra circuit £15 + VAT; each extra board £70 + VAT plus £15 + VAT per circuit. |
| Consumer unit upgrade | £550 to £950 + VAT | Number of circuits, surge protection, and faults found on the old board. |
| Board upgrade with an EV charger | £750 to £1,000 + VAT | Done in one visit. |
| Smart 7.4kW home EV charger | £900 to £1,300 + VAT | Model chosen and any cable run over 15 metres. |
| Rewire, two bed flat | £3,500 to £7,000 + VAT | Access and making good. |
| Rewire, three bed semi | £5,000 to £10,000 + VAT | Room count, floor voids, extensions. |
| Rewire, four bed detached | £7,000 to £14,000+ + VAT | Size, floors and how much plaster is disturbed. |
Comparing prices? Make sure each quote says whether VAT is included and whether it is a fixed price for the whole job.
Our own work
A home charger on a rendered garage wall
Plenty of Kingswells houses have a drive and a garage with a rendered wall much like this one, which our team fitted in Kintore. The wall is the easy part. What decides the price is behind it.
- The supply and earthing. We check the incoming supply, the earthing arrangement and the board before anything goes on the wall.
- The route. Up to 15 metres of cable is included. A longer run, a board upgrade or earthing work is quoted after the survey.
- Smart, as the law requires. Every charger we fit is smart, and the models we use can also charge from solar panels if you add them later.
Home chargers start from £900 + VAT. Call 07304 027013 for a free survey.
The person who quotes is on the team that does the job.
No agency passing your details on. Open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm.
Something wrong now
Where can I find an emergency electrician in Aberdeen?
Start with who the problem belongs to. A fire is for 999, a power cut is for the network operator on 105, and a fault inside your home is for an electrician. We work within our opening hours and are not an out of hours service.
| What is happening | Do this first | Who to call |
|---|---|---|
| Smoke, flames or a strong burning smell | Get everyone out of the house | 999 |
| Your neighbours have lost power too, or the cable, meter or main fuse looks damaged | Do not touch the equipment | SSEN on 105, the power cut number |
| Only your house is off | Check the consumer unit for a switch in the off position, as SSEN advises | 105 if the supply is still off, us if a circuit will not stay on |
| A hot or scorched socket, buzzing, or a breaker that trips straight back off | If it is safe, switch that circuit off at the board and stop using it | Us, on 07304 027013, in opening hours |
Within our hours, a genuine safety concern is the one thing we aim to see the same day, and on the call we tell you honestly whether that is possible for Kingswells. Fault finding is £80 to £150 + VAT for the first hour. Outside our hours, make the circuit safe as above, use the NICEIC Find a Tradesperson register to find a registered firm that covers those times, or ring us when we open. The SSEN power cut checklist explains the check, reset and report steps.
Checking who you hire
Is a level 3 electrician fully qualified?
Level 3 is the level of the main installation qualification, so it is a necessary part. On its own it does not tell you everything. Qualifications belong to the person, and scheme registration belongs to the firm, so check both.
| What to ask about | What it shows | How to check it |
|---|---|---|
| A Level 3 installation qualification, such as City and Guilds 2365-03 | Training and assessment in installation work | Ask to see the certificate |
| Practical competence on real jobs | Time served on site, for example through an apprenticeship. Scottish Government guidance for landlords refers to the Approved Electrician grade | Ask how and where they qualified |
| Current wiring regulations, such as City and Guilds 2382-22 | Knowledge of BS 7671, now at Amendment 4 | Ask which edition and amendment they work to |
| Inspection and testing, such as City and Guilds 2391-52 | Training to carry out an EICR | Ask before booking any condition report |
| Scheme registration | The firm’s work is assessed by a scheme | Search the NAPIT Member Search or the NICEIC register above, and match the name to your quote |
Our own answers: Steven Watt holds City and Guilds 2365-03, 2382-22, 2391-52 and 2921-34. The business is a NICEIC Approved Contractor, 620239, TrustMark registered, 4205123, and insured for £2M public liability. You can look up company SC821028 at Companies House. The Scottish Government’s Repairing Standard guidance sets out what counts as a competent inspector for a let property.
Rules in Scotland
The regulations that apply in AB15
A lot of advice online is written for England. For a Kingswells home, these are the points that matter.
When a building warrant is needed
No warrant is needed to rewire a house of one or two storeys. A flat, a maisonette or a building of three storeys or more does need one, and the owner applies to Aberdeen City Council. Your quote states which applies.
No Part P here
Part P is part of the building regulations for England and Wales. It has never applied in Scotland, so a Kingswells quote that cites it is working to the wrong rules.
Rented homes, every five years
A private landlord needs a satisfactory electrical inspection at least every five years, plus checks on any appliances supplied. An owner occupier selling up has no such legal duty.
EICR codes under Amendment 4
Only a C1 or C2 makes a report unsatisfactory. C3 and FI are advisory, though an FI in a let home should still be investigated promptly. We explain each code and price any remedial work separately.
Letting a house in Kingswells?
Book the EICR before the tenancy deadline. Deadline work is usually booked within 2 to 5 working days.
Reviews
5.0 from more than 100 Google reviews
From customers in Aberdeen, Peterhead and across the north east. Read them on Google or see our customer testimonials.
Aberdeen · Heater repair
“Huge shout out to Steven the electrician. He came to our flat last minute in the middle of a very cold winter to fix our broken heaters. Walked us through everything, explained what he found, and fixed it right then and there in the same appointment.”
Kanza RehmanGoogle review
Peterhead · Fan installation
“From the initial meeting we were impressed with the work and professionalism. Steven turned up exactly as scheduled and kept constant communication throughout. Would have no hesitation recommending Faithful Spark.”
Brian McMenemyGoogle review
Where we work
Kingswells and the west side of the city
Kingswells work is run from our Peterhead base at 17 Thomson Road, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB42 3FJ, which is on the far side of Aberdeen from AB15.
Kingswells AB15 8A944 corridorPrime Four Business ParkCountesswellsHazleheadWesthill AB32
Do you charge to travel to Kingswells?
Most addresses within an hour of Peterhead carry no travel surcharge. Kingswells is across the city from us, so we confirm whether anything applies to your address when you book, never after the work. The new houses to the south have their own page for an electrician in Countesswells, and closer to town there is our electrician in Hazlehead page. For the rest of the city see electricians in Aberdeen, or browse every area we cover.
Who you deal with
A small team with names
Steven Watt began as a Royal Navy apprentice in 2001, set up Faithful Spark Electricians in 2023 and incorporated Faithful Spark Electricians Ltd on 29 August 2024. He leads our own team, with Callum working alongside him, and we tell you who is coming before the day.
We are open about where we are. The base is in Peterhead, so a Kingswells job is planned into the diary with a firm date at booking rather than squeezed in.
Last updated 6 October 2026.
NICEIC 620239TrustMark 4205123OZEV EVHS/WCS14254City and Guilds 2365-032382-222391-522921-34£2M public liabilityCompany SC821028
How much does an electrician cost in Kingswells?
Repairs and small jobs get a clear price before any work starts, and the first hour of fault finding is £80 to £150 + VAT. Surveyed jobs get a fixed price: an EICR from £150 + VAT, a consumer unit upgrade at £550 to £950 + VAT, a smart home EV charger from £900 + VAT and a three bed semi rewire at £5,000 to £10,000 + VAT.
Is Kingswells in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire?
Aberdeen City. Kingswells has an AB15 8 postcode and its community council sits in the Aberdeen City Council area, so any building warrant for electrical work goes to Aberdeen City Council. Westhill, the next town west, is in Aberdeenshire.
Where can I find an emergency electrician in Aberdeen?
For fire or smoke call 999, and for a power cut call SSEN on 105. For a fault inside your home, call us on 07304 027013 in opening hours, Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm. We are not an out of hours service, so outside those times switch the circuit off if it is safe and use the NICEIC register to find a firm that covers them.
Is a level 3 electrician fully qualified?
Level 3 is the level of the main installation qualification, such as City and Guilds 2365-03, so it is an essential part. A fully qualified electrician also has proven experience on real jobs and knows the current wiring regulations. Check the person’s certificates and the firm’s registration with NICEIC or NAPIT.
Are you based in Kingswells?
No. Our base is 17 Thomson Road, Peterhead, and our own team travels to Kingswells for each job. Most addresses within an hour of Peterhead carry no travel surcharge, and we confirm whether anything applies to yours when you book.
My 1980s house still has its original fuse board. Does it need replacing?
Not automatically. We test the board and circuits first. A replacement is worth it when the board lacks RCD protection, fails testing or cannot take a new load such as an EV charger. An upgrade is £550 to £950 + VAT.
Can my board take an EV charger?
Often, but we check the supply, the earthing and the board at a free survey before saying yes. If the board needs work, a board upgrade with a charger is £750 to £1,000 + VAT. A smart home charger on its own starts from £900 + VAT.
How soon can you start a job in Kingswells?
Standard work is usually booked within 5 to 10 working days, and deadline work such as a tenancy start or EICR remedials within 2 to 5. A written price follows within one working day of the survey.
Get a free quote for your Kingswells job
Call 07304 027013 or fill in the form. Give us the address, the postcode and the job, and we will come back with the next step and a fixed written price after any survey.
Monday to Friday8:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday9:00am to 1:00pm
SundayClosed
Our base17 Thomson Road, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB42 3FJ
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Faithful Spark Electricians Ltd · 17 Thomson Road, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB42 3FJ · Serving Kingswells and AB15 · NICEIC Approved Contractor 620239 · TrustMark Registered 4205123 · OZEV Authorised Installer EVHS/WCS14254 · City and Guilds 2391-52, 2382-22, 2365-03, 2921-34 · BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 · £2M public liability insured · Company SC821028 · VAT 503 6560 13