Kitchen renovation
Open-plan kitchen-diner
Full electrics for a new open-plan kitchen: recessed downlights, under-cabinet LED strip, and power for the island and appliances.
Local electrician · Cardiff
Rewires, renovations & extensions — done properly.
Trusted by hundreds of homes and businesses across Cardiff and South Wales. Expert electricians delivering quality, reliability, and customer care.
- Rated 5.0 on Google
- Fully qualified
- Fully insured
- Certified on completion
- Trusted by local builders
Rated 5.0 on Google Fully qualified Fully insured Fixed written quotes Tested & certified Trusted by local builders
What we do
Electrical services in Cardiff
We specialise in jobs that need doing properly, from first fix to final certificate.
Rewires & consumer units
Full and partial rewires planned around you, and consumer unit upgrades that bring older homes up to current regulations.
- Full & partial house rewires
- Fuse box & consumer unit replacements
- New circuits & additional sockets
Extensions & renovations
Complete electrics for kitchens, bathrooms, extensions and refurbishments — working directly for you or alongside your builder.
- First & second fix
- Kitchens & bathrooms
- Testing, certification & Building Regs sign-off
Lighting, inside & out
Lighting that makes a room — downlights, LED strip and feature lighting, plus garden and patio lighting.
- Downlights & LED upgrades
- Under-cabinet, plinth & mirror lighting
- Garden, patio & outdoor lighting
Also available
EICRs & electrical testing Landlord electrical certificates Consumer unit upgrades
Fault finding & repairs
Honest prices
How much does a rewire cost?
A full rewire of a typical three-bed house generally costs around £4,500–£8,000. See what affects the price, what a proper quote should include, and how to compare quotes like for like.
Who we work with
Most of our work comes from recommendations, repeat customers and the trades we work alongside.
Homeowners
Especially if you’re planning a renovation, extension, new kitchen or bathroom, or a rewire.
Builders & trades
A reliable electrician you can use job after job, fitting in with your programme.
Landlords & agents
EICRs, landlord certificates and remedial work, with ongoing testing when it’s due.
Small local businesses
Shops, offices and small premises in and around Cardiff, by arrangement.
Recent projects
A few jobs we’re proud of.
Bathroom renovation
Feature-lit bathroom
Backlit LED mirror, recessed shower lighting, LED plinth lighting and a heated towel rail — all installed to bathroom zone regulations.
Outdoor lighting
Garden & patio lighting
Step lights, fence and wall lighting, and tree uplighting to make the garden usable after dark.
For builders & trades
An electrician you can put on your jobs.
We work with builders, kitchen and bathroom fitters, carpenters and other trades across Cardiff. We turn up when we say, work around your programme, and leave the paperwork sorted.
Reliable & on time
First and second fix booked in around your schedule — no holding up the plasterer.
Certificates handled
Electrical installation certificates and Building Regs sign-off arranged for you.
Easy to work with
Clear communication with you and your client, and a tidy site when we leave.
Qualified & insured
Fully qualified, with full public liability insurance.
How we work
Bailey Electrical is a local, independent business. When you get in touch, you deal directly with the electrician doing the work — from the first visit to the final certificate. We take on fewer jobs and do them properly, rather than rushing from one to the next.
Clear written quotes
A proper scope of work and a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
Respect for your home
Dust sheets down, mess cleared up, and work planned so you can keep living in the house.
Straight communication
You’ll know when we’re coming, what we’re doing, and what it costs.
Certified & insured
Fully insured, and every job tested and certified on completion.
Planned work, not rushed call-outs
We focus on planned projects rather than 24/7 emergencies, so we can turn up when we say and give each job the time it needs.
Reviews
What our customers say
5.0 from 10 Google reviews
★★★★★
“I cannot recommend Mark from Bailey Electrical highly enough. He has completed several jobs for me, and each time, his work has been outstanding. Mark is incredibly professional, punctual, and knowledgeable, always explaining what needs to be done and ensuring everything is completed to the highest standard.”
★★★★★
“Mark is a fantastic electrician, I cannot rate him highly enough. He did all the wiring and installation for our loft conversion … Always arrived on time and his work is of an extremely high standard. We will not hesitate to call him again in future.”
★★★★★
“Mark sorted out a number of electrical upgrades and installations for me, without trying to upsell anything. He was more than helpful in finding cost effective and aesthetically appealing solutions and worked tidily. Thanks Mark!”
★★★★★
“Really thrilled with the lighting Mark has supplied and installed in my new kitchen and new fitted wardrobes. Very professional and knowledgeable. Job well done 👍 Highly recommend”
★★★★★
“Mark has done lots of work for us in the house - installing track lighting in the kitchen and in a hallway. He is absolutely superb - very reliable, gives good advice, and goes above and beyond. Highly recommended.”
★★★★★
“Reliable prompt service, always on time. Friendly, efficient and invariably a reasonable price. Mark has been a real "find" for us.”
Areas we cover
Based in Cardiff, covering the city and roughly 20 miles around it. For larger projects — rewires, extensions and renovations — we’re happy to travel further.
Not sure? Type your postcode into any of our quote forms and it’ll tell you straight away.
Electrician in Cardiff
Canton, Pontcanna, Llandaff, Whitchurch, Rhiwbina, Heath, Cyncoed, Roath, Penylan, Llanishen, Lisvane, Pontprennau, Radyr, Danescourt, Fairwater, Ely, Grangetown, Cardiff Bay
Surrounding areas
Penarth, Dinas Powys, Barry, Sully, Vale of Glamorgan, Cowbridge, Llantrisant, Pontyclun, Pontypridd, Caerphilly, Newport
Frequently asked questions
What areas does Bailey Electrical cover?
We're based in Cardiff and cover the city and roughly 20 miles around it, including Penarth, Barry, the Vale of Glamorgan, Cowbridge, Llantrisant, Pontypridd, Caerphilly and Newport. For larger projects such as rewires, extensions and renovations we're happy to travel further.
What kind of electrical work do you specialise in?
Full and partial rewires, consumer unit upgrades, electrics for extensions, kitchens, bathrooms and renovations, and indoor and outdoor lighting. We also carry out EICRs, landlord electrical certificates and fault finding.
Do you work with builders and other trades?
Yes. A lot of our work is alongside builders, kitchen and bathroom fitters and carpenters. We fit first and second fix around the build programme and handle the certification and Building Regulations sign-off.
Are you qualified and insured?
Yes. Bailey Electrical carries full public liability insurance, and every installation is tested and certified on completion.
Do you offer free quotes?
Yes. For most jobs we'll visit, agree a clear scope of work and give you a written quote before anything starts, so you know exactly what's included.
Do you do 24/7 emergency call-outs?
We concentrate on planned work rather than a 24/7 emergency service, which means we can give every job proper time and turn up when we say we will. If you have an electrical problem, call us and we'll help where we can.
How long does a house rewire take?
As a rough guide, a typical three-bedroom house takes around one to two weeks, depending on size, access and whether the house is empty. We'll give you a realistic timescale with your quote.
Do you work directly for homeowners?
Yes. You deal directly with the electrician doing the work, from the first visit to the final certificate. We also work as part of a builder's team on renovation projects.
Do you take on small jobs?
Our focus is planned work such as rewires, consumer units, renovations and lighting projects. We can often fit smaller jobs in when they're in Cardiff or alongside other work, so it's always worth asking.
How can I get an idea of what my rewire involves before you visit?
Use our free rewire quote builder at bailey-electrical.co.uk/rewire-quote-builder to choose sockets, lighting and extras room by room, then send it to us for a written quote. Not sure if you need a rewire? Try the 1-minute 'Do I need a rewire?' check.
Do you do landlord electrical certificates in Wales?
Yes. We carry out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) for landlords and letting agents across Cardiff, which landlords in Wales need at least every five years under the Renting Homes (Wales) rules, and we can carry out any remedial work needed.
Request a quote
Tell us about the job and where it is, and we’ll get back to you to arrange a visit and a fixed written quote.
Planning a rewire?Use the quote builder to choose sockets and lighting room by room.