Your Electrician in Broadstone

Broadstone is one of the closest areas we serve — just eight minutes from our base at Balena Close in Poole. That proximity is more than a convenience; it means we can respond quickly to urgent calls, schedule efficiently without wasting time in transit, and keep our prices competitive because our overheads for Broadstone jobs are minimal. We know Broadstone well, from the wide avenues of inter-war housing around the recreation ground to the quieter bungalow-lined roads near Hillbourne and the modern infill developments that have appeared in recent years.

The Character of Broadstone’s Housing

Broadstone has a distinctive residential character that sets it apart from neighbouring areas. The heart of the town is defined by solidly built 1930s semi-detached and detached houses, many sitting on generous plots with mature gardens. These homes — typically three or four bedrooms with bay windows, picture rails, and original fireplaces — were built to a high standard, but their electrical installations have inevitably aged. The original wiring in a 1930s property used rubber-insulated cables that have long since degraded, and while most Broadstone homes have been rewired at least once since then, the rewires themselves are often now thirty or forty years old.

Alongside the 1930s stock, Broadstone has a significant number of post-war bungalows, particularly towards the eastern edges near Lower Parkstone and Hillbourne. These properties are popular with downsizers and retirees, and they often come with electrical installations from the 1950s or 1960s that are overdue for modernisation. More recently, infill developments have added modern houses and small apartment blocks to the Broadstone mix, and these newer properties sometimes need their own attention — additional circuits for home offices, EV charger connections, or upgrades to the builder-standard consumer units that developers often install.

Common Electrical Work in Broadstone

Consumer Unit Upgrades

The single most common job we carry out in Broadstone is the consumer unit upgrade. A surprisingly large number of Broadstone homes still have consumer units that predate modern RCD protection. Some have the old rewirable fuse boards with porcelain carriers, while others have early MCB boards from the 1980s or 1990s that lack the dual-RCD or RCBO protection now required by BS 7671.

A consumer unit upgrade costs from £450 for a typical three-bedroom Broadstone home. The work takes approximately half a day and includes removal of the old board, installation of a new metal consumer unit with dual RCD protection or individual RCBOs, testing of all circuits, and issue of an Electrical Installation Certificate. We also recommend adding a Type 2 surge protection device (SPD) at the same time, which costs an additional £80 to £120 and protects sensitive electronics like computers, TVs, and smart home devices from voltage spikes.

Home Office Circuits

The shift towards home working has been particularly noticeable in Broadstone, where many residents are professionals who previously commuted to Bournemouth, Poole, or further afield. A dedicated home office circuit provides a reliable power supply for computers, monitors, printers, and networking equipment without loading an existing ring final that also serves other rooms. We install dedicated home office circuits from £180, including a new radial circuit from the consumer unit, twin sockets at the desk position, and a data point if required. For garden offices or outbuildings converted to workspaces, we run armoured cable from the house and install a small sub-board, with prices starting from £600 depending on the cable run distance.

EV Charger Installation

Broadstone’s housing is particularly well suited to EV charger installation. The vast majority of properties have off-street parking — either driveways or garages — which eliminates the access complications that arise with terraced housing in other areas. We install all major EV charger brands including Ohme, Easee, Zappi, Pod Point, and Tesla Wall Connectors, with prices starting from £750 for a complete installation.

The typical Broadstone EV charger installation involves mounting the unit on an exterior wall near the parking area, running a dedicated 32A or 40A circuit from the consumer unit, installing appropriate earthing (either TT or TN-C-S depending on the existing supply), and completing full testing and NICEIC certification. Most installations are completed within three to four hours. Where the consumer unit lacks capacity for an additional high-current circuit, we may need to upgrade the board first — but we always identify this at the quotation stage so there are no surprises on installation day.

Lighting Upgrades and Design

Broadstone homeowners take pride in their properties, and we see a steady demand for lighting upgrades. The 1930s homes often have single pendant fittings in each room, and replacing these with a combination of recessed LED downlights, wall lights, and feature pendants can transform the feel of a space. LED downlight installation starts from £65 per fitting, with most room upgrades involving four to eight downlights. We also install dimmer switches, smart lighting systems, and exterior lighting for driveways, pathways, and gardens.

Garden lighting is particularly popular in Broadstone, where the generous plots give scope for pathway lighting, uplighting to feature trees, and practical illumination of patios and entertaining areas. We design and install complete garden lighting schemes using low-voltage LED systems that are energy-efficient and safe, with IP-rated fittings that withstand the Dorset weather.

Electrical Testing and Inspection

For homeowners who are unsure about the condition of their electrical installation — perhaps because they have recently moved in, or because the property has not been inspected for some years — an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) provides a thorough assessment. Priced from £120 for a typical Broadstone home, the EICR involves testing every circuit, inspecting the consumer unit, checking earthing and bonding, and examining a sample of accessories throughout the property. The report identifies any defects or areas of concern, categorised by severity, and gives an overall assessment of whether the installation is satisfactory for continued use.

We recommend an EICR every ten years for owner-occupied homes, or every five years for rental properties (where it is a legal requirement). For Broadstone’s 1930s housing, where the installation may have been rewired decades ago and had various additions since, an EICR is a particularly worthwhile investment in peace of mind.

Broadstone’s Convenient Location

One of the advantages of Broadstone for our customers is its central position within our service area. Sitting between Poole to the south, Wimborne to the north, and Corfe Mullen to the west, Broadstone is a natural hub for our daily operations. We pass through or near Broadstone on the way to many of our other jobs, which means scheduling is efficient and we can often accommodate short-notice requests more easily than in more distant areas.

For urgent work — a tripped consumer unit that will not reset, a loss of power to part of the house, or a fault that needs same-day attention — our proximity to Broadstone means we can usually attend within an hour or two. We carry common parts and materials on our van, so many straightforward repairs and replacements can be completed in a single visit.

Why Broadstone Residents Choose Lilliput Electrical

Broadstone is a community-minded area where recommendations carry real weight. A significant proportion of our Broadstone work comes through word of mouth — a neighbour who was happy with their consumer unit upgrade, a friend who had an EV charger fitted, a family member who had a positive EICR experience. We value that trust enormously and work hard to maintain it through quality workmanship, honest pricing, and reliable service.

Every job we complete in Broadstone — whether it is a single socket addition or a complete rewire — comes with full NICEIC certification, a detailed invoice, and the confidence that the work meets the latest edition of BS 7671. We are proud to be the electrician that Broadstone calls first.

Arrange Your Free Quote

If you have an electrical project in Broadstone, we would be pleased to provide a free, no-obligation quote. Call us on 07809 680068, email Tim.Collier22@icloud.com, or message us on WhatsApp. Given our proximity, we can often visit for a survey within a day or two.