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Kitchen Electrical • Specialists

Kitchen Electrical
Upgrades and Installations

Kitchen electrics designed properly. New cooker and hob circuits, extractor hood wiring, under-cabinet lighting, USB sockets, boiling water tap circuits and full kitchen rewires. Every job certified to BS 7671 18th Edition with the right circuit sizing for the right appliance.

From: £75 Per Outlet
Compliance: BS 7671 18th Edition
Approval: NAPIT & Part P Approved
At a glance

Kitchens have more electrical demand than any other room in the house. Cookers, hobs, ovens, microwaves, fridges, dishwashers, kettles, toasters and increasingly boiling water taps and induction systems all need the right circuit sizing. We design and install kitchen electrics from new sockets and dedicated cooker circuits through to full rewires for kitchen extensions and major refurbs. Every notifiable job is certified through NAPIT and self-certified under Part P which means no separate building control fees.

Why this matters

Kitchens fail more EICRs than any other room

Most kitchens we EICR test in older homes have at least one C2 fail. Cooker on undersized cable, hob fed from a 13A spur, single sockets near the sink, missing splashback height, no isolators on appliances. The kitchen is where most of the high-load appliances live and where most of the electrical mistakes get made.

We design every kitchen install around the actual loads being drawn, the latest BS 7671 rules and how the family actually uses the space. No guesswork, no shortcuts and no upselling. Every notifiable job NAPIT certified.

  • Dedicated cooker circuit sized for the cooker rating (32A or 45A)
  • Splashback-height sockets at least 100mm above worktop
  • RCD protection on every kitchen circuit (mandatory)
  • Isolators above the worktop for under-counter appliances
  • Full certification: EIC, MWC and NAPIT registration within 30 days
Sized Right Every Circuit Designed for the Actual Kitchen Load
NAPITRegistered
Part PApproved
RCDProtection Standard
12 MthWorkmanship Guarantee
BS 7671 18th Edition Certified
Kitchen electrical loads

Why kitchen wiring
has to be done right

Modern kitchens draw enormous current peaks. A typical induction hob alone can pull 7.4kW. The whole circuit design has to cope with all of it running at once.

32Amin

Cooker Circuit

Most domestic ovens and electric cookers up to 12kW need a dedicated 32A circuit on 6mm cable. Larger ranges and hobs may need 45A.

2rings

Standard Kitchen Setup

Modern kitchens normally have two 32A ring circuits: one for sockets above the worktop and one for under-counter appliances and isolators.

100mmmin

Socket Above Worktop

Sockets must be at least 100mm above the worktop surface. The 13A socket must also be at least 300mm from any sink to limit splash risk.

1-2days

Typical Install Time

Kitchen rewires usually take one to two days for first fix and second fix. Standalone upgrades like adding a cooker circuit often done in half a day.

What we install

Every type of kitchen
electrical upgrade

Cooker & Hob Circuits

Dedicated 32A or 45A circuits for ovens, hobs and range cookers. Cooker control unit fitted within easy reach. Heat-rated cable to oven terminals.

From £385 install only

Extractor Hood Wiring

Wiring for cooker hoods including external venting, lighting circuits and isolator switches. Recirculating and ducted models both covered.

From £175 fitted

Under Cabinet Lighting

LED strip and puck lighting under wall units. Warm white, cool white or RGB options. Switched at the worktop or sensor activated on motion.

From £245 typical run

Sockets & USB Outlets

New sockets above the worktop, USB-C and USB-A integrated sockets, switched fused spurs for under-counter appliances and outdoor weatherproof sockets for BBQ and gardens.

From £75 per outlet

Boiling Water Taps

Wiring for Quooker, Fohen, Insinkerator and similar instant boiling water systems. Dedicated 13A spur with isolator under the sink for safe maintenance.

From £145 install only

Full Kitchen Rewires

Complete kitchen rewires for new builds, extensions, knock-throughs or older properties needing a full upgrade. First fix and second fix coordinated with your fitters.

Quoted on layout
Kitchen packages

Three packages to suit
any kitchen project

Three honest packages covering the most common scenarios. Pick the one that fits your project. Bespoke pricing on full rewires and major refurbs.

Essential

Single Appliance Add

£245 From, single circuit
  • One new cooker, hob or appliance circuit
  • Or up to 4 new sockets
  • Or hood, isolator and CCU swap
  • Full testing and certification
  • Building control sign-off
  • 1 year warranty
Choose Essential
Pro

Full Rewire

£1995 From, full rewire
  • Complete kitchen rewire
  • 2 ring circuits (above & below)
  • All new dedicated appliance circuits
  • Full LED lighting design
  • Smart switches if required
  • Cat6 networking ready
  • 3 year warranty
Choose Pro
How it works

From quote to certified
install in five steps

1

Free Phone Consultation

Tell us what you want adding and what appliances you have. We give you a rough quote over the phone.

2

On-Site Survey

We visit, measure cable runs, check the consumer unit capacity and confirm the appliance ratings.

3

Fixed Quote

Written fixed-price quote covering materials, labour, certification and any building control fees.

4

Install & Test

Most jobs completed in one to two days. Coordinated with your kitchen fitters where required.

5

Certified & Signed Off

EIC or MWC certificate issued. NAPIT building control sign-off within 30 days. 12 month workmanship guarantee.

Need kitchen electrics done?

Free Quote,
Honest Advice

Most kitchen jobs are surveyed within 48 hours. We will tell you what your kitchen actually needs and what is overkill. No upselling, no scaremongering.

NAPIT registered • Part P approved • 12 month guarantee
Common mistakes

Kitchen electrical mistakes
we see every week

A snapshot of issues we are most often called to fix. Most of these flag as C2 fails on EICR inspections.

!Cooker on Lighting SpurUndersized circuit, fire risk
!Hob on 13A PlugShould be hardwired to dedicated circuit
!Single Socket Near SinkWithin 300mm of the basin
!No RCD ProtectionMandatory on kitchen circuits
!No Appliance IsolatorsHidden behind units, not accessible
!Sockets Below Worktop HeightSplash risk, regs breach
!DIY Wiring Behind TilesNo certification, no sign-off
!Old Aluminium CablePre-1980s, oxidises and overheats
!Loose ConnectionsTripping breakers, scorch marks
!Extension Lead Daisy ChainsNot enough sockets for appliances
!Undersized Cooker Cable2.5mm where 6mm needed
!No Building ControlNotifiable work never signed off

If your kitchen has any of these. We can put it right and certify it.

Why C-Lec

Designed properly,
certified properly

Cert

NAPIT Registered

Every kitchen job comes with NAPIT certification, building control compliance and full BS 7671 18th Edition electrical certificate.

Loads

Sized Right

Cable, breakers and circuits all sized for your actual appliances and how the kitchen gets used. No guessing, no shortcuts.

Coord

Works With Your Fitters

We coordinate first fix and second fix with your kitchen fitter, plumber and tiler. No standing-around delays on either side.

12 Mth

Workmanship Guarantee

Twelve month workmanship guarantee on every install. Anything goes wrong inside that and we come back at no charge.

Areas we cover

Local cover across
Bedfordshire, Bucks & beyond

We are based in Bedford and cover the wider region for domestic and commercial work. The majority of our jobs come from these towns:

Frequently asked

Kitchen electrical questions, answered fast

Does my electric oven need its own circuit?
Most domestic ovens up to about 3kW can run from a 13A plug or fused spur. Larger ovens, all hobs and any combined cooker over 3kW need a dedicated cooker circuit, typically 32A or 45A on 6mm cable, with a cooker control unit fitted within 2 metres of the appliance. Always check the manufacturer specification first.
Can I plug my hob into a 13A socket?
No. Modern induction and ceramic hobs typically draw between 6kW and 11kW which is far above what a 13A socket can safely carry. Hobs must be hardwired to a dedicated circuit sized for the appliance load. Plugging a hob into a 13A socket is a fire risk and would fail any EICR inspection as a C2.
How many sockets should a kitchen have?
Modern kitchens typically need at least 8 to 10 above-worktop sockets to comfortably run kettles, toasters, blenders, charging phones and small appliances without daisy-chaining extension leads. Under-counter appliances (fridge, dishwasher, washing machine) each need their own switched fused spur with the isolator above the worktop, not behind the unit.
Do you do extensions and new builds?
Yes. We work on kitchen extensions, knock-throughs, new build kitchens and self-build projects. First fix wiring done before plastering, then second fix after the kitchen is fitted. We coordinate with the kitchen fitters and plumbers throughout to keep the project moving.
How much does a kitchen rewire cost?
A typical full kitchen rewire (2 ring circuits, dedicated cooker, dedicated hob, full LED lighting, all appliance isolators) starts from £1995 for an average sized kitchen. Larger kitchens, knock-through layouts and any cabling routed through solid walls cost more. Always quoted on the actual layout after a survey.
What is a switched fused spur and why do I need them?
A switched fused spur is essentially a fused isolator switch that gives a dedicated single connection point for an appliance. Each under-counter appliance (fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer) should have one fitted in an accessible position above the worktop. Without them, isolating the appliance for repair means tripping the whole circuit at the consumer unit.
Can you wire a Quooker or boiling tap?
Yes. Quooker, Fohen, Grohe Red and Insinkerator boiling water systems all need a dedicated 13A connection under the sink with an accessible isolator. We typically run a switched fused spur from the under-counter ring with the isolator fitted above the worktop. Most installs done in half a day.
Do you cover commercial kitchens?
Yes. We do commercial kitchen electrical work for restaurants, pubs, cafes, takeaways and HMO communal kitchens across Bedfordshire, Bucks and Northants. Commercial kitchens have additional fire suppression, gas detection and emergency lighting requirements that we factor into the design.
Book your kitchen electrics

Kitchen Electrical
Upgrades, Done Right

Free written quotes, NAPIT registered, every job certified to BS 7671 18th Edition. Most kitchen jobs surveyed within 48 hours and completed in one to two days.