Experienced electrician for Charminster's Edwardian homes and rental properties
NICEIC registered and trusted by homeowners across Charminster since 2008. 26 five-star Google reviews, just 16 minutes away, and completely transparent pricing from the first call.
Rated 5★ on Google (26 reviews)
5.0 Google Reviews Charminster is part of our wider Bournemouth electrician coverage area.
From the owner — Tim. We're based just 16 minutes away in Poole, and we've been looking after homes in Charminster since 2008. I take great pride in serving the local community and providing an outstanding service. Here's why our customers keep coming back.
Founded in 2008. Many of our customers have been with us from the very start.
From a single socket to a full rewire — we treat every job the same way.
Five-star rated. Real customers, real feedback, all on Google.
Written quotes, no hidden costs, no call-out fees. The price we quote is the price you pay.
Full range of electrical services for homes and businesses in Charminster.
From £65 Sockets, lighting, rewires, consumer units, and all home electrical work.
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From £150 Office fit-outs, three-phase, data cabling, and commercial installations.
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From £750 Ohme, Easee, Zappi, Pod Point, and Tesla charger installation from £750.
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From £4,500 Solar PV systems and battery storage. GivEnergy, Tesla Powerwall, Fox ESS.
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From £120 HD and 4K CCTV, smart doorbells, intruder alarms, and security lighting.
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From £120 EICRs, PAT testing, landlord certificates, and periodic inspections.
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No hidden fees. No surprises. Just honest, competitive pricing for quality electrical work.
All prices include materials, labour, testing, and NICEIC certification. Message us on WhatsApp for a personalised quote →
From first call to finished job — simple, transparent, and professional.
Message us on WhatsApp, call, or email. Tell us what you need and we'll respond within minutes — we're available 24/7.
We'll visit your Charminster property, assess the work, and provide a clear, written quote with no hidden costs. No obligation.
Our NICEIC registered electricians complete the work to the highest standard, fully tested and certified.
Don't just take our word for it — here's what recent customers think.
"I have used Lilliput electrical for about 11 years. Tim wired my kitchen extension, and put in a consumer unit when I moved into my home. More recently he has carried out a number of smaller jobs including moving a socket and advising about and fitting lighting. He is always courteous and very helpful. This firm is very trustworthy and the work is tidily completed. I have no hesitation in recommending them as genuinely no job is too big or too small."
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"We have used Lilliput Electrical for the past five years. They have installed numerous items for us in that time, including going out of their way to source out of stock items. They are great to work with and we find them to be reliable and very professional. They are who we shall call for our future electrical needs."
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"Excellent! On time, worked quickly, great manners and most importantly none of the standard cowboy tradesman BS. Highly recommend!! Thanks Tim!"
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"Five stars without hesitation. Tim and the Lilliput Electrical team have supported us on a full renovation rewire, EV charger installation and various smaller jobs over the years. Their communication is clear, pricing is transparent and accurate, and the quality of work is consistently excellent. They're professional, reliable and leave the place immaculate every time. An easy recommendation — I wouldn't go anywhere else."
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A snapshot of projects we've completed across Charminster and Dorset.
Yes — we regularly rewire Edwardian semi-detached homes in Charminster. We take care to route cables through existing voids and behind features to minimise visible impact. Rewires start from £5,500 for a 3-bed home.
Yes — we install dedicated circuits for home offices including additional sockets, data points, and separate circuit protection. Typical home office circuits start from around £200 depending on routing.
Yes — EICRs start from £120. We work with landlords and agents across Charminster and can schedule around tenancy changeovers.
Lilliput Electrical serves the whole of Charminster from our Poole base, around 16 minutes away. Charminster is a well-established residential area north of Bournemouth centre, characterised by wide avenues of Edwardian semi-detached homes, tree-lined streets, and a mix of family homes and rental properties. The BH8 postcode includes some of Bournemouth’s most attractive residential roads alongside a significant student rental sector.
Charminster’s Edwardian semis are handsome properties, typically built between 1900 and 1915, with high ceilings, bay windows, and lath-and-plaster walls. Electrically, many of these homes have been partially updated over the decades — perhaps a new consumer unit fitted in the 1990s with the original lighting circuits left in place, or a kitchen circuit added without upgrading the rest. The result is often a patchwork of wiring ages and standards.
Full rewires start from £5,500 for a typical 3-bed semi. In Edwardian properties, we route cables through floor voids, behind skirting boards, and up through existing stud walls to minimise chasing into the original plaster. We discuss the routing plan before starting and take care to preserve picture rails, cornicing, and other period features.
Partial rewires are a sensible option when some circuits are newer and in good condition. We can target the oldest and most critical circuits — typically the lighting and upstairs ring main — while leaving more recent work undisturbed.
Charminster has a substantial rental market, with many properties let to students and young professionals. EICRs start from £120 and provide the legally required electrical safety report for landlords. For properties with multiple converted units, we price based on the number of circuits inspected.
We understand the scheduling constraints of the student let market and can work around tenancy changeover periods in summer and winter.
With more Charminster residents working from home, we frequently install dedicated home office circuits. This typically includes additional double sockets, a data point, and a separate circuit breaker in the consumer unit. A dedicated circuit ensures your office equipment is properly protected and does not overload existing ring mains.
Consumer unit upgrades from £450 add modern RCD protection to every circuit and are typically completed in half a day. For Edwardian properties in Charminster, this is often the recommended first step while planning further electrical work.
For a free quote on any electrical work in Charminster, call 07809 680068 or email Tim.Collier22@icloud.com. We serve Charminster regularly and are always happy to help.
Covering Charminster postcodes: BH8
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