Garage Electrics Installation in Cardiff
Bright lighting, plenty of sockets and a proper supply, turning your garage into a usable workshop, gym or storage space.
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Garage Electrics Installation: Garage electrics installation covers lighting, sockets and dedicated supplies for attached or detached garages, including power for workshops, freezers and EV charging. Cardiff Electrician wires garages across Cardiff and South Wales, running suitable supplies, fitting durable fittings and certifying the work to BS 7671.
Many garages have one dim light and a single socket, or are still powered from the house by an extension lead. That makes them hard to use for anything beyond storage. Whether you want a workshop, a home gym, a utility area or simply somewhere bright to keep the car, the electrics are usually the first thing to sort.
Jorge looks at how the garage connects to the house, what you want to run and how much power that needs. Detached garages normally need an armoured supply cable and their own small consumer unit, while attached garages can often run from an extended circuit.
Signs you need garage electrics
- Your garage has poor lighting or just one bare bulb
- You need more sockets for tools, a freezer or gym equipment
- A detached garage is powered by an extension lead
- You are converting the garage into a workshop or utility room
- You want to add an EV charger at the garage
- Old garage wiring is damaged, surface run or not protected
What's included
Bright LED lighting
We fit LED batten lights or other durable fittings that give even, bright light across the whole garage, with switches by the door so you are not fumbling in the dark.
Sockets and workshop power
We add sockets at bench height for tools, chargers and freezers, using metal-clad accessories where they may be knocked, with dedicated circuits for heavy equipment.
Supplies to detached garages
For detached garages we run armoured cable from the house to a small consumer unit inside, giving the garage its own protected circuits for lights and power.
Testing and certification
We test all new circuits and issue an Electrical Installation Certificate or Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate under BS 7671, depending on the work.
How it works
Discuss your plans
Tell us how you use the garage now and how you want to use it, and what equipment you will run.
Survey and quote
Jorge checks the existing supply and cable route, then sends a clear written quote.
Install
We fit the supply, consumer unit, lights and sockets, working neatly around your stored belongings.
Test and certify
Every circuit is tested and you receive a BS 7671 certificate for the installation.
Garage Electrics Installation FAQs
Does a detached garage need its own consumer unit?
Usually, yes. A small consumer unit in the garage gives separate protection for lights and sockets and lets you isolate it without affecting the house. The supply cable from the house is sized for everything you plan to run, including heavy tools or an EV charger.
What affects the cost of garage electrics?
The distance from the house, whether the garage is attached or detached, the ground between them, how many lights and sockets you want, the power needs of any equipment and whether your house consumer unit has space for a new circuit. Converting a garage into a habitable room adds more work.
Can you power heavy tools or a welder?
Many workshop tools run from standard sockets, but larger machines, welders and compressors may need a dedicated circuit and, in some cases, a different type of outlet. Tell us what you plan to use so we can size the supply properly.
Can an EV charger be fitted at my garage?
Yes, and it often makes sense to plan it alongside any garage rewiring. The supply cable and consumer unit can be sized for the charger from the start, and earthing for EV charging is assessed at the same time. See our EV charger page for more on what is involved.
How long does garage wiring take?
Adding lights and a few sockets to an attached garage is usually a short job. A new armoured supply to a detached garage with its own consumer unit takes longer, particularly if a trench is needed. We give a realistic timescale with the quote.
Garage Electrics near you
Jorge carries out garage electrics across Cardiff and South Wales. Choose your area:
- Cardiff
- Penarth
- Bridgend
- Newport
- Swansea
- Bristol
- Aberdare
- Barry
- St Mellons
- Dinas Powys
- Llandough
- Llandaff
- Canton
- Grangetown
- Caerphilly
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Cowbridge
- Monmouth
- Neath
- Port Talbot
- Pontypridd
- Rhondda Valley
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I had a number of small electrical jobs for Jorge to do. He completed everything quickly, professionally and to a high standard. Jorge was very polite and helpful and clearly takes pride in his work. I would 100% call him if I need more electrical work doing.
I have been a private landlord 25 years and can count the reviews I've left on one hand. I've known Jorge several years. He is a trusted professional, timely and charges competitive rates.
We initially asked Jorge to help us after being let down by another electrician, and he was only too happy to help make some bad work safe... Jorge always explains what is going on and helps us understand more about how electrics work. He is thorough, leaves no mess behind and very reliable.
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