Written by Mark Reid,
Trades Editor ·Verified 23 September 2026
Taunton's mix of housing keeps local electricians busy with all sorts of work. You've got the older terraces around Wilton and Obridge with their tired fuse boards and questionable rewiring history, newer estates out towards Monkton Heathfield and Comeytrowe that mostly need EV chargers and consumer unit upgrades, and a fair few barn conversions and rural properties on the outskirts around Bishops Hull and Trull that come with their own quirks, like three-phase supplies or ageing overhead cabling. Somerset weather doesn't help either, damp under-floor voids and older wiring don't mix well, so damp-related faults and RCD trips are a common callout in this area.
The businesses listed here are pulled from public business listings and ranked mainly by review rating and how many reviews they've built up, with a small lift given to those showing a working website and phone number. We also read through each business's homepage to check that electrical work is genuinely their main trade, which stops general handymen or unrelated tradespeople sneaking onto a page like this. Any listing flagged as permanently closed gets removed automatically, so what you're seeing should reflect who's actually trading. Where you spot a Trust Verified badge, that business has gone further and passed our full verification, covering trade qualifications and accreditations, public liability insurance, trading history, customer review history and registered company information. Our How We Verify page sets out exactly what that involves. For businesses without the badge, none of that has been independently confirmed by us, so it's worth doing your own checks before you book anything.
Before you commit to anyone, ask to see their Part P registration or scheme membership (NICEIC, NAPIT or similar), and request a copy of their public liability insurance certificate. For any notifiable work, such as a new consumer unit or rewiring a kitchen, you should receive an Electrical Installation Certificate afterwards, and for smaller jobs a Minor Works Certificate is standard. It's sensible to get two or three quotes for anything beyond a simple socket swap, since prices for jobs like full rewires or consumer unit changes can vary by a few hundred pounds between firms depending on how busy they are and what materials they use. A written quote, not just a verbal figure, protects both sides if there's a dispute later.
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Rated 5.0 by local customers, Dan Kennedy Electrical operates as a sole-trader electrician serving Taunton and the surrounding Somerset area. The TA3 postcode base places the business within easy reach of both town and rural properties. Work spans the domestic electrical services typical of a local independent, with a personal point of contact throughout.
Energise Group Ltd covers electrical installation and maintenance work for domestic and commercial clients across Taunton and the surrounding Somerset area. The company operates from a TA3 postcode, placing it well for rural and semi-rural properties that can be harder to service from the town centre. No rating data is available in this listing.
Domestic and commercial electrical work is the focus of J Stone Electrical Ltd, a Taunton-based contractor serving clients across Somerset. The TA11 6BW postcode places the business within a largely rural patch, making it a practical option for properties outside the town centre. Services cover installation, maintenance, and fault-finding across both residential and commercial settings.
D Durnan Electrical Ltd is an electrical contractor serving Taunton and the surrounding Somerset area. The firm handles domestic and commercial work, from installations to fault finding, under a single point of contact rather than a larger operation. That straightforward structure suits homeowners and small businesses looking for direct accountability on electrical projects.
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A basic callout for a small job, like fixing a faulty socket or replacing a light fitting, typically runs from around £60 to £120 depending on how long it takes. A consumer unit upgrade is usually somewhere between £350 and £600, and a full rewire on a three-bedroom terrace can run from £3,000 up to £5,500 or more depending on access and how much replastering is needed afterwards. Prices vary between firms in Taunton, so getting two or three quotes for anything beyond a quick fix is worth the extra half hour it takes.
Do I need a certificate after electrical work is done at my house?
For notifiable work under Part P, such as a new consumer unit, additional circuits, or work in a kitchen or bathroom, you should get an Electrical Installation Certificate. For smaller non-notifiable jobs, a Minor Works Certificate is the usual paperwork. Keep both with your house documents, they're often asked for when selling.
How long does a rewire take on a typical Taunton house?
A full rewire on a standard three-bedroom semi usually takes between five and eight working days, longer if there's a lot of lifting floorboards or the property has solid floors that need chasing into. Older properties around areas like Wilton or Staplegrove, where wiring might date back decades, sometimes take longer because of unexpected issues found once walls are opened up.
Can an electrician install an EV charger at my home?
Yes, most local electricians now fit EV chargers, and it's a common job on the newer estates around Monkton Heathfield and Comeytrowe. Costs typically sit between £800 and £1,200 depending on the charger model and whether your consumer unit needs upgrading first. Check the installer is on the OZEV approved list if you want to claim any available grant.
What should I do if my house keeps tripping the RCD?
Persistent tripping usually points to a fault somewhere in the circuit, often damp getting into an outdoor socket or old wiring insulation breaking down. Don't keep resetting it repeatedly, get an electrician out to test the circuits properly with a multimeter and insulation tester. It's a common issue in Somerset's older, damper properties, particularly ones with under-floor voids.
How do I choose between electricians in Taunton?
Check that whoever you're considering is registered with a recognised scheme like NICEIC, NAPIT or ELECSA, and ask to see the certificate rather than just taking their word for it. Look at how long they've been trading locally and read through a handful of their reviews, not just the star rating, to see how they handle problems. Always get a written quote, ask what's included, and confirm they carry public liability insurance before any work starts.
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