Electrician · St Albans, Hertfordshire
Powering modern homes.
Trusted electricians for EV chargers, consumer units, EICR inspections & everything in between — based in St Albans.
5★
142 Google reviews
NICEIC
approved contractor
Owner-led
George on every job
EV specialists
certified installations
Independent · owner-led · St Albans
The electrician St Albans trusts.
Powering GB is led by George Bates — a St Albans electrician trusted by homeowners and landlords across Hertfordshire. George attends every job himself: the person you speak to is the one who does the work, and who signs it off.
From a full consumer unit upgrade and EV charger installation to an EICR safety inspection on a rental property, the approach is the same: fair upfront pricing, clear explanations, and all work certified to the latest standards. As a NICEIC approved contractor, every job is signed off to the standards that matter.
What we do
From EV chargers to full rewires.
01
EV Charger Installation
Home EV charging points installed from survey to certification — by George, fully tested and compliant.
02
Consumer Unit (Fuse Box) Replacement
Older fuse boxes replaced with modern consumer units — certified to current Part P regulations.
03
EICR — Electrical Safety Inspection
Five-yearly EICR checks for rental and residential properties, with any remedial work included.
04
Sockets & Lighting
New sockets, outdoor plug points, and light fitting upgrades — completed with minimal mess.
05
Rewires
Full and partial rewiring for residential properties, with clear upfront estimates and full certification.
06
Emergency Call-Outs
Available at short notice when other electricians let you down — covering St Albans and surrounding areas.
Why Powering GB
The reasons people call back.
Owner on every job
George attends in person — the person you speak to is the one who does the work and signs it off.
EV charger specialists
Future-proof your home with a certified home charging point, installed and tested by George.
Fair, transparent pricing
Full itemised quotes provided upfront — no surprises, no hidden costs.
All work certified
Paperwork and certification included as standard on every job.
Emergency call-outs
George steps in at short notice when other electricians let you down.
142 reviews, 5-star rated
One of the most trusted electricians in the St Albans area, rated 5 stars from 142 Google reviews.
Recent work
Real jobs, in clients' words.
EV Charger & Consumer Unit — St Albans
“The quality of his work and attention to detail is superb. He provided a clear estimate and answered the queries we had.”
★★★★★ — Karen Murphy, via Google
EICR Check on Rental Property
“He was reliable, professional, thorough and friendly too. The whole experience was stress free with great communication from George.”
★★★★★ — Amrat Thorpe, via Google
Outdoor Socket Installation
“They left no mess and it all looks very smart and professional. Prices are fair which fitted with George's trustworthy and friendly vibe.”
★★★★★ — Melanie Kennedy, via Google
Last-minute Call-out, St Albans
“George stepped in when we were let down by another electrician at the last minute. From start to finish he was a pleasure to deal with.”
★★★★★ — Steven Perryman, via Google
In their words
“He was reliable, professional, thorough and friendly too.”
★★★★★ — Amrat Thorpe, via Google
“George fitted an EV charger for us and also replaced our fuse box. The quality of his work and attention to detail is superb. He provided a clear estimate and answered the queries we had. He spent 2 days with us as & it was a pleasure to have him in our home. Thoroughly recommend.”
“George and team fitted an outdoor plug socket for us this morning and did a fab job! They left no mess and it all looks very smart and professional. From first reaching out to George the process has been very smooth and easy. Prices are fair which fitted with George's trustworthy and friendly vibe.…”
“George stepped in when we were let down by another electrician at the last minute. He did an amazing job fitting a new socket with minimal mess, as well as updating several light fittings throughout the house. From start to finish he was a pleasure to deal with and we would not hesitate to use him…”
“George has helped me out with several jobs this year and I can highly recommend him. It is always a bit daunting when searching for trades to come into your home but I was immediately put at ease from the first contact. George is such a lovely human, is very trustworthy and offers full explanations…”
How we work
Straightforward, from first call to final certificate.
01
Tell George the job
Call or message and describe what's going on — often it can be half-diagnosed over the phone, and urgent jobs are seen quickly.
02
A clear, itemised quote
You'll get a full itemised quote upfront with no surprises — and plain English on what's involved and why.
03
Done properly, and certified
Work is carried out to the latest safety standards, tested, and signed off with all the certification and paperwork you need.
Where we work
Based in St Albans, across Hertfordshire.
We work throughout St Albans and the surrounding Hertfordshire area — for homeowners and landlords alike. Not sure if you're in reach? Just ask.
Got a job — or a fault?
Call George, or send the details and he'll come back to you.