Process and cost factors

Electrical work and certification in a bathroom

Worth checking on site

Keeping the electrical certificate with the property paperwork matters, since it's often asked for at the point of sale.

At a glance

  • Zones around the bath and shower dictate what fittings and sockets can be positioned where, and what level of water protection a fitting needs.
  • New circuits and consumer unit work generally need to be certified and, where applicable, notified as part of building regulations.

What drives the timeline

  1. 1

    Zones around the bath and shower dictate what fittings and sockets can be positioned where, and what level of water protection a fitting needs.

  2. 2

    New circuits and consumer unit work generally need to be certified and, where applicable, notified as part of building regulations.

  3. 3

    Extractor fans wired into a lighting circuit with a timer or humidity sensor need to be tested for correct operation, not just power.

  4. 4

    Keeping the electrical certificate with the property paperwork matters, since it's often asked for at the point of sale.

Your questions answered

Can a plumber do the bathroom electrics?

Only if they're also qualified and registered to carry out electrical work, otherwise a qualified electrician needs to be involved.

Do I get a certificate at the end of the job?

You should receive documentation for any certifiable electrical work, and it's worth confirming this is included before the job starts.

Working out what is realistic in your space?

Room dimensions, the position of the window and where the waste leaves the building decide most of it. Send those and we can be specific.