How we compared them
We included companies that replace consumer units in West and south-west London. Each was judged on five points: local coverage, certification, job scope, pricing basis and guarantees. Research was desk-based on 27 October 2026, using company pages, Checkatrade, Companies House and published guides. We did not visit or test any provider.
Capital Electrician is first as a publisher-selected featured pick, not as the result of scoring. The others are unranked. West London has many pre-war terraces and semis, so board age and earthing condition vary widely from street to street.
Comparison at a glance
| # | Company | Strongest fit | Main differentiator | Pricing basis | Consider |
| 1 | Capital Electrician | Ealing, Acton, Hammersmith, Chiswick, Harrow | Area pages across West London; EIC and notification included | Quote after survey; not publicly listed | 18 Google reviews so far |
| 2 | Sky Electrical | Twickenham, Richmond, Hounslow | Six-year workmanship warranty | Free estimate; not publicly listed | South-west focus |
| 3 | Pimlico Plumbers | Urgent West London call-outs | 24/7 cover in Ealing, Hounslow, Hillingdon | Estimate within 48 hours | Guarantee on “most” jobs |
| 4 | Fantastic Services | Buyers wanting published rates | Earth and bonding check first | £61 first half hour, £569 weekday day | Materials extra |
| 5 | Housekeep | Online booking in West London | NICEIC Approved trades | Hourly; first hour upfront | Board cost added later |
1. Capital Electrician | Our pick for West London homes from Ealing to Uxbridge
Overview
Capital Electrician, trading name of CAPELEC GROUP LTD (company number 17180050), covers all Greater London boroughs but lists consumer unit replacement area pages for Acton, Ealing, Hammersmith, Chiswick, Harrow, Wembley and Uxbridge first.
It fits metal-clad units with RCD or RCBO protection after a survey and quote.
Key details
- Core offering: old board removed, metal-clad RCD or RCBO unit fitted
- Coverage: all Greater London, with West London area pages
- Customer fit: homeowners, landlords, businesses
- Pricing and terms: quoted after survey; not publicly listed
Where Capital Electrician stands out
West London is clearly in its working area, which can matter for survey availability and follow-up. Its service page lists testing, labelling, an Electrical Installation Certificate and Building Control notification on every job, under its stated NICEIC registration.
What to consider
Its public reviews number 18 on Google, rated 5.0, as displayed on its site on 27 October 2026. No guarantee period is stated on the reviewed page.
Best fit
West London homeowners who want one firm to survey, fit and certify a new board.
2. Sky Electrical | Best for Twickenham, Richmond and Hounslow
Overview
Sky Electrical Limited is registered at a Twickenham address on Companies House, incorporated in 1999, and says it has traded since 1991. Its Checkatrade profile lists fuseboard installation and repair.
Recent reviews come from TW1, TW3, TW9, TW11 and SW14 postcodes, covering Twickenham, Hounslow, Richmond, Teddington and Mortlake.
Key details
- Core offering: fuseboard installation, repair, rewiring
- Coverage: London and surrounding areas, strongest in TW postcodes
- Customer fit: homeowners and businesses
- Pricing and terms: free estimate; not publicly listed
Where Sky Electrical stands out
A six-year workmanship warranty is stated on its profile. Engineers are directly employed and DBS checked, and it has 624 Checkatrade reviews since July 2013.
What to consider
North-west areas such as Harrow or Wembley fall outside its review footprint, so confirm coverage. Its current 9.89/10 uses 12 recent reviews.
Best fit
Homeowners in TW postcodes who want an established local firm.
3. Pimlico Plumbers | Best for urgent call-outs across West London
Overview
Pimlico Plumbers is a London maintenance firm whose electrical page lists Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow and Richmond among its covered boroughs.
It handles consumer unit replacements, rewiring and EICRs. Estimates include a cost breakdown and schedule.
Key details
- Core offering: board replacement, repairs, emergencies
- Coverage: all London boroughs plus parts of Surrey
- Customer fit: households and businesses
- Pricing and terms: estimate within 48 hours, valid 30 days
Where Pimlico Plumbers stands out
Its London call centre runs 24/7 with a one-hour emergency target, subject to availability. It states its electricians are NICEIC approved.
What to consider
The 12-month guarantee covers “most” jobs, and no board price is listed.
Best fit
West London households with a failing board that needs out-of-hours help.
4. Fantastic Services | Best for budgeting labour in advance
Overview
Fantastic Services books trades within the M25, including fuse box replacement, with an area list that includes Barnes. Jobs begin with an inspection and an earth and bonding check.
A written quote follows 48 hours after inspection, and an Electrical Installation Certificate is issued on completion.
Key details
- Core offering: inspection, replacement, certificate
- Coverage: within the M25
- Customer fit: households booking online
- Pricing and terms: weekday £61 first half hour, £49 per half hour, £569 full day
Where Fantastic Services stands out
Labour rates are public. The pre-job inspection suits older West London terraces where earthing may be poor.
What to consider
Materials and £52-an-hour shopping time are extra, and congestion charges are excluded.
Best fit
Buyers who want rates and an inspection before committing.
5. Housekeep | Best for online booking in West London
Overview
Housekeep is a London booking platform for fuse box repair or replacement, with West London as one of its listed regions. It states these jobs go to NICEIC Approved tradespeople.
You choose a slot and pay the first hour by card.
Key details
- Core offering: fuse box replacement, repairs, fault finding
- Coverage: London regions, including West London
- Customer fit: households wanting card payment
- Pricing and terms: hourly; first hour upfront
Where Housekeep stands out
Arrival windows reduce waiting. Problems reported within 72 hours are fixed free if its work caused them.
What to consider
The board’s cost is added after approval, so the total is open until the job ends.
Best fit
West London households who prefer booking online.
West London checklist
- Confirm your postcode is covered, especially across the M25 edge near Uxbridge.
- Check parking: some firms add costs for permits or congestion charges.
- Ask about earthing in pre-war homes.
- Get an EIC and Building Control notification.
FAQs
Do I need a local electrician? Not essential, but a firm working nearby may survey sooner and return quickly if needed.
How long is the power off? Usually four hours to a full day.
Is notification needed in every borough? Yes. Consumer unit replacement is notifiable under Part P across England.
Which of these firms is based in West London? Sky Electrical is registered in Twickenham. Capital Electrician publishes West London area pages but its registered office is in central London. Pimlico Plumbers, Fantastic Services and Housekeep serve West London as part of London-wide operations.
Does the M25 limit matter? Yes for Fantastic Services, whose prices and deals apply inside the M25. Homes near Uxbridge or Staines should confirm coverage before booking.
Conclusion
Capital Electrician is our featured pick for homeowners from Ealing to Uxbridge who want a certified board replacement from a firm that lists West London as a core area. In TW postcodes, Sky Electrical’s warranty is worth comparing, and Pimlico Plumbers covers urgent work.
