C-Lec Electrical | NAPIT Registered Bedford Electrician, MK & NN
Bedford-Based Electrical Contractor • NAPIT Registered

Local Electricians
You Can Trust

C-Lec Electrical is a NAPIT registered, Part P approved electrical contractor based in Bedford. We deliver domestic, landlord, HMO and commercial electrical work across Bedford, Milton Keynes, Northampton and the wider Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire area. Every job certified to BS 7671 18th Edition with no callout fees, no padded quotes and same week appointments on most work.

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Coverage: Bedford, MK & Northampton
Compliance: BS 7671 18th Edition
Approval: NAPIT, Part P & OZEV
At a glance

We are a Bedford-based NAPIT registered electrical contractor covering MK40 to MK45 (Bedford), MK1 to MK19 (Milton Keynes) and NN1 to NN18 (Northampton and the wider county). Domestic work covers full and partial rewires, EICRs, consumer unit upgrades, EV charger installs, sockets, lighting, smart home automation, CCTV and burglar alarms. Commercial work covers shop and office fit-outs, restaurant electrics, industrial premises, HMO compliance and new build first-fix. Most domestic call-outs answered the same day with a fixed-price quote inside 24 hours. For full technical detail of any specific service see the relevant EICR, EV charger, full rewire or consumer unit service page.

Why C-Lec

Certified. Trusted. Recommended.

The biggest issue we see in the trade is dishonest pricing. Padded quotes, manufactured EICR fails and remedials that do not actually need doing. We work the opposite way. Every quote is itemised, every observation on an EICR has photo evidence and we tell you straight when something is genuinely needed versus merely recommended.

We are NAPIT registered which means we self-certify any notifiable work under Part P of the Building Regulations, with building control notification handled within 30 days at no separate cost. Every install is tested to BS 7671 18th Edition Amendment 2 (in force since March 2022) with full Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) issued on completion.

  • NAPIT registered, Part P approved electrical contractor
  • OZEV approved for grant-eligible EV charger installs
  • Honest pricing with no padded quotes or manufactured remedials
  • Photo evidence on every EICR observation
  • Same week appointments across all our coverage areas
  • 2 to 3 year workmanship warranty as standard
Registered Electrical Contractor with Part P Approval
Part PBuilding Regs Approved
OZEVEV Installer Approved
BS 767118th Edition Amend 2
2 YearWorkmanship Warranty
Bedford-Based, MK41 Headquarters
By the numbers

The Scope Of Our
Local Coverage

We cover Bedford, Milton Keynes and Northampton plus the wider Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire area. Same fixed pricing across every postcode.

3cities

Service Hubs

Bedford (HQ), Milton Keynes and Northampton are our three main coverage hubs. Plus the wider villages and towns across Beds and Northants.

50+postcodes

Postcode Coverage

MK40 to MK45 Bedford, MK1 to MK19 Milton Keynes, NN1 to NN18 Northampton plus surrounding LU, SG and PE postcodes.

24hr

Quote Turnaround

Most domestic and small commercial jobs quoted within 24 hours of survey. Larger commercial scopes typically within 5 working days.

Sameweek

Appointment Booking

Most non-emergency appointments booked within the same working week. Genuine emergencies answered the same day where humanly possible.

Our services

Every Type Of Electrical
Work, Properly Certified

Six core services covering most of what we do day-to-day. Plus a wider range of additional services listed below.

Full & Partial Rewires

Whole property rewires for older housing stock and targeted partial rewires for one floor or one circuit. Common on Victorian, Edwardian and 1960s-80s properties.

From £3995 full rewireView Full Rewires

EICR Inspections

Domestic, landlord, HMO and commercial Electrical Installation Condition Reports. Honest BS 7671 coding, photo evidence on every observation, council compliant for HMO licensing.

From £145 typicalView EICR Services

Consumer Unit Upgrades

Modern 18th Edition Amendment 2 RCBO boards replacing old fuse boxes and split-load consumer units. Full SPD surge protection and AFDD where required. Fitted in a single day.

From £545 typicalView Consumer Units

EV Charger Installation

OZEV approved EV charger installer. 7kW and 22kW chargers, smart-ready Zappi, Hypervolt, Easee and Andersen. Type B RCD as standard, BS 7671 18th Edition certified.

From £695 fittedView EV Chargers

Alarms & CCTV Security

Burglar alarms (Pyronix, HKC, Texecom) and 4K NDAA compliant CCTV from Hikvision, Dahua and Reolink. Grade 2 insurance compliant, smart app control, no monthly subscription.

From £695 wirelessView Security

Commercial Electrical

Office fit-outs, retail units, restaurant work, industrial premises and warehouse electrics. Brackmills, Moulton Park, Marsh Leys and the wider Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire commercial estates.

From £2495 per zoneView Commercial
Plus all of these

Additional Services We Deliver

Partial Rewires Smart Home Automation HMO Electrical New Build Electrics Bathroom Upgrades Kitchen Upgrades Sockets & Switches Recessed Spotlights LED Light Strips Garden Lighting Driveway Lighting Door Entry & Access
How it works

From Phone Call To Certified
Job In Five Clear Steps

1

Phone Quote

Tell us the job and the postcode. Most domestic jobs quoted on the phone in minutes. Larger jobs booked for a free site survey.

2

Site Visit

For larger jobs we visit, confirm scope and any unknowns. Quote follows in 24 hours.

3

Booking

You confirm the job and we book a slot. Most non-emergency work scheduled within the same working week.

4

Install Day

Most domestic jobs done in 1 to 2 days. Power off in stages where possible so the rest of the property keeps working.

5

Test & Certify

Full BS 7671 testing on every circuit affected. EIC issued and NAPIT building control sign-off within 30 days.

Ready to book?

Free Quotations With
Same Week Booking

Most jobs across Bedford, Milton Keynes and Northampton are quoted on the phone in minutes and booked within the same working week. Genuine emergencies answered the same day where humanly possible.

NAPIT registered • OZEV approved • 2 year warranty
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Where we work

Three Local Hubs
Across Beds And Northants

Every postcode in our coverage area gets the same fixed pricing and same week appointment booking. Pick your area below for the location-specific landing page.

HQ Local Headquarters

Bedford

MK40 • MK41 • MK42 • MK43 • MK44 • MK45

We are based in MK41 Bedford so all of Bedford is on our doorstep. No travel surcharges, fast response on call-outs and we know every postcode and the property eras across the town and surrounding villages.

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Service Hub

Milton Keynes

MK1 to MK19 • All Milton Keynes Postcodes

Coverage across every Milton Keynes postcode from Bletchley through to Hanslope. Local knowledge of MK property eras: Wolverton Victorian terraces, central MK 70s and 80s stock through to the new builds in Westcroft, Tattenhoe and Brooklands.

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Service Hub

Northampton

NN1 to NN18 • Plus Wider Northants

Coverage across every Northamptonshire postcode from central Northampton to Corby. Includes Wellingborough, Rushden, Daventry, Towcester, Brackley, Kettering and the wider county.

View Northants Services
Common reasons we get called

Issues We See Daily
Across Our Coverage Area

A snapshot of issues we are most often called to fix on properties across Bedford, Milton Keynes and Northampton. Many tied to the property era.

!Old Wooden Fuse BoardsPre-2008 fire risk
!VIR Rubber CablePre-1960s, brittle and unsafe
!No EV Cable RunNewer estates without provision
!Out of Date EICR5-year cycle missed
!Loose ConnectionsScorch marks behind plates
!Plastic CU Pre-2016Should be metal enclosure
!No RCD ProtectionMandatory on most circuits
!No SPD Surge ProtectionRequired Amendment 2
!Battery Smoke AlarmsShould be mains-wired interlinked
!No Building Control NotifyNotifiable work, never signed off
!Dishonest C2 EICR CodingInflated remedials by other firms
!Bell-Only Burglar AlarmsNo app, no monitoring

If your property has any of these issues. We can survey and fix properly.

Why C-Lec

Local, Certified,
Honest And Fast

Local

Bedford-Based HQ

We are based in Bedford MK41 with full coverage across Bedford, MK and Northampton. No callout fee variations and no extra travel charges between postcodes.

Quick

Same Week Booking

Most non-emergency appointments booked within the same working week. Phone quotes in minutes for most domestic jobs. Genuine emergencies same day.

Honest

Right Price, Right Scope

We tell you straight what is genuinely needed. No padded quotes, no scaremongering remedials and no manufactured EICR fails to win remedial work.

Cert

NAPIT & OZEV Approved

Every job certified to BS 7671 18th Edition. NAPIT building control notification within 30 days. OZEV approved for grant-eligible EV charger installs.

Free guides

Information Hubs
And Free Guides

Free guidance hubs covering the topics our customers ask about most. EICR codes explained, EV charger guides, EPC ratings, LED lighting facts and more.

EICR Help

EICR Certificates & Coding Explained

What an EICR is, what C1, C2 and C3 codes mean, how often you need one and what counts as a fail.

 EV Charger Guidance

EV Chargers and Electric Cars

Everything from charger types and tariffs to charging at home, on the road and choosing the right charger.

 EPC Ratings

EPC Ratings & Energy Compliance

EPC requirements, how to improve your rating, MEES regulations for landlords and EPC fees explained.

 Home Rewires

Home Rewires Cost & Process

How long a rewire takes, costs by property size, what disruption to expect and signs your home needs rewiring.

 CCTV Help

CCTV Law & Best Practice

UK CCTV laws, GDPR signage requirements, footage retention, neighbour disputes and audio recording rules.

 LED Lights

LED Lighting Facts & Setup

How LED lights work, running costs, dimmer compatibility, common LED faults and strip light installation.

 Appliances

Appliance Energy Use Guide

How much electricity every common household appliance actually uses, with running costs at current tariffs.

 Consumer Units

Consumer Units & RCBO Boards

RCBO vs RCD, AFDD explained, SPD surge protection, plastic vs metal boards and the latest BS 7671 wiring regs.
Frequently asked

C-Lec Questions, Answered Fast

Where do you cover?
We cover Bedford (MK40 to MK45), Milton Keynes (MK1 to MK19) and Northampton (NN1 to NN18) plus the wider Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire area. This includes Wellingborough, Rushden, Daventry, Towcester, Brackley, Kettering, Corby, Ampthill, Flitwick, Sandy, Biggleswade, St Neots and the surrounding villages. No callout fee variations across our coverage area, same fixed pricing throughout.
How quickly can you come out?
Most non-emergency appointments are booked within the same working week. Phone quotes for most domestic jobs are given in minutes during the initial call. Larger jobs needing a site survey are typically visited within 48 hours and quoted in writing within 24 hours of the survey. Genuine electrical emergencies (no power, exposed live wires, smoke from sockets) are answered the same day where humanly possible.
Are you NAPIT registered?
Yes. NAPIT registered which means we self-certify any notifiable work under Part P of the Building Regulations. Building control notification handled automatically within 30 days. No separate building control fee. NAPIT registration also means our work is backed by the NAPIT competent person scheme insurance for added peace of mind. We are also OZEV approved for EV charger installs.
Do you handle landlord and HMO work?
Yes. We work regularly with landlords, letting agents and HMO managers across Bedford, MK and Northampton on EICRs (5-yearly under MEES regulations), HMO compliance for council licence applications, fire alarm certification to BS 5839-6 and emergency lighting to BS 5266. Rolling service contracts available for portfolios. Council compliant for Bedford Borough, Milton Keynes Council, West Northamptonshire and North Northamptonshire HMO licensing.
How does pricing work?
Most domestic jobs are quoted on the phone in minutes. Half-day visits from £195. Full-day projects from £395. 2-day larger scope from £750. Specific services have their own tier pricing: EICRs from £145, consumer unit upgrades from £545, EV chargers from £695. Larger projects like full rewires and commercial work are quoted after a site survey, with written fixed-price quote within 24 hours. No padded quotes, no surprise extras.
Do you do emergency call-outs?
Yes for genuine electrical emergencies. Loss of all power, exposed live wires, smoke or burning smell from sockets or consumer units, RCD constantly tripping that won't reset. We attend the same day where humanly possible. Standard call-out fee plus hourly rate applies for emergency work outside normal hours. Non-emergency repairs are scheduled at standard rates within the working week.
What warranty do you offer?
2 year workmanship warranty as standard on most install work. 3 year warranty on EV charger installs and Pro-tier consumer unit upgrades. Combined with the manufacturer warranty (typically 3 years on Zappi, Hypervolt, Easee chargers and 5 years on Hager, Schneider consumer units) you get excellent long-term cover. Full BS 7671 18th Edition certification on every job.
Can I get a quote without a site visit?
Yes for most small to medium domestic work. Tell us the property type, postcode and the job (or send a photo of the consumer unit, the area you want a charger fitted, the room being rewired) and we will give you a fixed-price phone quote in minutes. Larger jobs (full rewires, commercial fit-outs, multi-charger installs) need a free on-site survey first to confirm scope and any unknowns.
Book your job

Bedford, MK And Northampton
Electrical Work Done Properly

Free quotes by phone, NAPIT registered, every job certified to BS 7671 18th Edition. Most appointments booked within the same working week across our coverage area.

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