What's Included in Our Extension & Loft Conversion Wiring Service
This covers the full electrical scope of an extension or conversion project: planning circuit layouts with you and your builder, first fix wiring before plastering, and second fix once decoration is complete, fitting sockets, switches, lighting, and any specific requirements like underfloor heating controls or home office circuits. We also assess whether your existing consumer unit has capacity for the additional load, or needs upgrading alongside the project.
Why Choose Paredes Electrical for Extension & Loft Conversion Wiring
- Experience working alongside builders on live extension projects
- Careful planning of circuit layouts to suit how you'll use the new space
- Assessment of whether your consumer unit needs upgrading for the extra load
- First and second fix scheduled around your wider build timeline
- All work tested and certified once complete
We're a small, local team rather than a national call centre, so when you get in touch about extension & loft conversion wiring you speak directly to someone who can give you a straight answer. Every job is carried out by our own NAPIT-registered electricians, so you know exactly who is doing the work and the standard to expect.
Our Extension & Loft Conversion Wiring Process
Share your plans, ideally with drawings if you have them, and we'll talk through what's needed for the new space, sockets, lighting, any special requirements. We'll assess your existing consumer unit capacity at the same time. Once agreed, we schedule first fix wiring to fit around your builder's timeline, followed by second fix once plastering and decoration are done, testing everything thoroughly before handover.
When You Might Need Extension & Loft Conversion Wiring
If you're planning any extension, loft conversion, or garage conversion, it's worth involving an electrician early in the planning process, not just once building work has started. Getting circuit layouts right from the start avoids costly changes later, and confirming your consumer unit has capacity for the extra load prevents surprises partway through the project.
Getting an Accurate Quote
Pricing depends on the size of the extension or conversion and how many circuits, sockets and light fittings are needed. We'll give you a detailed quote once we understand the scope, and for larger projects we're happy to break costs down by first fix and second fix stages so you can budget accordingly.
We've worked on extension and conversion projects of all sizes across Northampton, Milton Keynes and Wellingborough, from single-storey rear extensions through to full loft conversions with en-suites. Every project has its own quirks depending on the existing property and how the new space connects to it, and we bring that experience to planning your circuits properly from the outset.
Getting Started
We understand extension and conversion projects can be stressful, with multiple trades needing to coordinate and deadlines to hit. We aim to be a reliable part of that process, turning up when agreed, communicating clearly if anything needs to shift, and making sure our stage of the work doesn't become the bottleneck holding up your project.
We're happy to provide a written quote broken down by stage for your extension or conversion project, useful for your own budgeting and for keeping your builder or project manager informed of costs.
Frequently Asked Questions: Extension & Loft Conversion Wiring
When should I involve an electrician in my extension or conversion project?
As early as possible, ideally at the planning stage, so circuit layouts and consumer unit capacity can be factored into the overall design rather than adjusted later.
Can you work to an architect's electrical plan if I have one?
Yes, if you have drawings specifying socket and lighting positions, we're happy to work from those, or advise on amendments if something isn't practical.
Will my loft conversion need a separate circuit from the rest of the house?
In most cases, yes, loft conversions typically need dedicated circuits for sockets and lighting, sized appropriately for the new space.
Do you handle Part P building regulations for extension wiring?
Yes, extension and conversion electrical work typically falls under Part P, and we handle the necessary notification and certification as part of the job.
Can you fit underfloor heating controls as part of the wiring?
Yes, we can wire in underfloor heating controls and thermostats as part of an extension or conversion, working alongside your heating installer.
How do you coordinate timing with my builder?
We stay in contact with your builder or main contractor to schedule first and second fix visits at the right points in the build, avoiding delays for either trade.
Can you wire a loft conversion en-suite bathroom?
Yes, bathroom electrics within a loft conversion, including extractor fans, shaver sockets and appropriately zoned lighting, are a standard part of this work.
What happens if my consumer unit doesn't have capacity for the extension?
We'll identify this during planning and discuss options, which may include a consumer unit upgrade to accommodate the additional circuits safely.
Can you advise on lighting design for a new loft conversion or extension?
Yes, we're happy to advise on practical lighting layouts for new spaces, including task lighting, ambient lighting and dimmer options, as part of the wider electrical plan.
We Serve These Areas
We carry out extension & loft conversion wiring across Northampton and the surrounding towns, including:
See our full areas we serve page for everywhere we cover.
Our Other Services
Alongside extension & loft conversion wiring, we also offer:
See our full services overview for everything we offer.
