About Peacock Electrical

A tidy, reliable, owner-led electrician in Willingham and Cambridge

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A quick introduction to Peacock Electrical and how I work.

About Peacock Electrical

Peacock Electrical is a local, owner-led electrical business based in Willingham, near Cambridge. It is run by Sam Peacock, whose family has lived in the area for three generations and who takes real pride in looking after his local community's electrics.

Sam trained with a local company, completing his apprenticeship straight out of school, then started Peacock Electrical. The business grew and took on other electricians, and over the years Sam moved between designing and installing smart homes and working on underground high-voltage cables, fault finding and repairing the large supplies that feed housing estates up and down the country.

In 2020, with young twins at home and a desire for more control over his working hours, Sam came back to focused local work. Today it is just him and a van, providing a high quality, reliable service to homes across Willingham, Cambridge and the surrounding villages.

The approach is simple: be tidy, be reliable, be honest, and treat every job as a speciality rather than just another job. From EV chargers to consumer unit upgrades, smoke alarms to full rewires, the aim is always the same, a safe result you can rely on and a home left as clean as it was found.

AVAILABILITY Owner-led, local
OWNER Sam Peacock
BASED IN Willingham
COVERAGE Ely and Cambridge
SERVICES 2 core specialisms
Peacock Electrical branded electric van

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Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

What areas do you cover?

I am based in Willingham and cover Cambridge and the surrounding villages, including Over, Swavesey, Northstowe, Longstanton, Cottenham, Histon, Cambourne, Bar Hill, Waterbeach and Ely. If you are not sure whether you are in my area, give me a call on 07500 500506 and I will let you know.

Are you a qualified, registered electrician?

Yes. Peacock Electrical is NAPIT registered, so all of my work is carried out and certified to current wiring regulations. You get proper documentation with every job, and consumer unit upgrades also come with a CAD circuit diagram of your home.

Who actually does the work?

The electrical work is carried out by me, Sam Peacock. I keep things hands-on and personal so the standard stays consistent on every job, rather than passing you around between subcontractors.

Do you do other electrical work besides EV chargers and consumer units?

Yes. EV charger installations and consumer unit upgrades are my specialities, but I also handle smoke alarms, additional sockets and lighting, fault finding, inspections and full rewires. If you have an electrical job in mind, give me a call and I will talk you through it.

Will you keep the work tidy?

Always. I understand that while I am working it is still your home and not a worksite, and I treat it that way. There is sometimes unavoidable disruption when channelling wires or isolating the supply, but I keep it to a minimum and you will not need to clean up after me.

How do I get a quote?

Just call or message me on 07500 500506, or fill in the enquiry form on this site with a short description of the work. I will get back to you within one working day to talk it through and arrange a look if needed.

How much does a home EV charger cost to install?

A home EV charger starts from £1,000 supplied and fitted. The exact price depends on the charger you choose and how far it needs to run from your consumer unit. I will give you a clear quote before any work starts.

Which EV charger do you recommend?

There are several good options and the right one depends on your car, your home and how you want to use it. I am happy to talk you through the choices, including smart chargers that let you charge on cheaper overnight tariffs, and recommend one that suits you rather than one that suits me.

How is the EV charger connected?

Wherever possible we connect the charger back to your existing consumer unit, which keeps everything neat and in one place. That is our preferred approach. If it is not practical for your setup, we may fit a small additional consumer unit for the charger instead, though that is not our first choice. Either way it goes on its own correctly protected circuit, not spurred off existing wiring.

Will my electrics cope with a charger?

Most homes are fine, but it depends on your existing supply and how much spare capacity you have. I check this as part of the job and will tell you honestly if anything needs upgrading first. Where needed, load management can also let a charger run safely alongside the rest of your home.

Do I get certification for the installation?

Yes. Every EV charger installation is fully tested and certified on completion, and I will talk you through how the charger works before I leave.

How much is a new consumer unit?

A consumer unit or fuse board upgrade starts from £600 supplied and fitted. The price depends on the size of the board and whether any remedial work is needed once the old unit comes off. I will confirm a clear price after taking a look.

Do I actually need my fuse board upgrading?

Sometimes yes and sometimes no, and I will always be honest about it. Older boards without RCD or RCBO protection are worth upgrading for safety, and an upgrade is often recommended alongside other work such as a rewire or an EV charger. If yours is fine as it is, I will tell you.

What is the CAD circuit diagram you provide?

It is a clear computer drawing of your home showing where your lights and sockets are, each labelled with the circuit that isolates it. If a circuit trips you can see exactly which one to check and what is connected to it, which makes finding a fault far easier. Most electricians do not provide this, but I include it with consumer unit upgrades.

What is the difference between an RCD and RCBO board?

On a modern RCBO board every circuit has its own protection, so a fault on one circuit only trips that circuit rather than taking out half the house. It is safer and far more convenient than older split-load boards, and it is what I fit as standard.

Do you fit surge protection?

Yes, on every consumer unit replacement. Surge protection is now a requirement rather than an optional extra, and it guards your appliances and electronics against spikes on the supply.