Electrical & Renewable Energy
Specialists in Essex

NAPIT and TrustMark registered engineers covering Chelmsford, Colchester, Braintree, Witham, Basildon, Southend-on-Sea, Brentwood, Harlow, Maldon, Clacton-on-Sea, Rayleigh and Billericay.

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Essex Coverage

Premium electrical installations
across Essex

Afta Electrical is one of Essex's leading specialist electrical and renewable energy contractors. Based in Witham, we cover the entire county — from the urban centres of Chelmsford and Colchester to the coastal communities of Southend-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea and Maldon. Our engineers work daily across Braintree, Brentwood, Harlow, Basildon, Rayleigh and Billericay, installing solar PV systems, battery storage, EV chargers and carrying out consumer unit replacements and EICR inspections.

Essex homeowners and businesses choose Afta Electrical because we are registered specialists, not generalists. Every installation is carried out to BS 7671 and Part P standards, with full certification issued on completion. We do not subcontract work — the engineers who survey your property are the same team who complete your installation. We have been serving Essex since our founding in 2015, with thousands of installations completed across the county.

NAPIT & TrustMark registered in Essex

All electrical work we carry out in Essex is self-certified under Part P of the Building Regulations. Solar and battery installations are fully certified — required to claim SEG export payments. You receive all certificates on completion, at no extra charge.

Engineers based across Essex — fast response times
Fully insured — £2M public liability on every job
No subcontractors — your dedicated engineer team throughout
All enquiries responded to within 1 business day
Our Services in Essex

What we install and inspect
across Essex

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Solar PV Installation

Professionally installed solar panel systems for Essex homes and businesses. Survey, design, DNO application and full commissioning handled in-house.

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Battery Storage

Store solar energy or charge overnight on cheap-rate tariffs. Fox ESS, Tesla Powerwall and SolaX systems installed across Essex.

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EV Charger Installation

Fox ESS, Zappi and Tesla Wall Connector home chargers installed across Essex with surge protection, RCBO and full certification.

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Consumer Unit Replacement

Full consumer unit upgrades to 18th Edition standards across Essex. BG, FuseBox and Hager boards with Part P certification included.

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EICR Testing

Electrical Installation Condition Reports for Essex landlords, homeowners and businesses. Clear reports issued within 2 business days.

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Fault Finding

Fast, accurate diagnosis of electrical faults across Essex. Tripping circuits and intermittent faults found and fixed first time.

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Solar Repairs

Inverter faults, panel issues, string failures and monitoring problems diagnosed and repaired across all Essex postcodes.

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Battery Retrofits

Already have solar in Essex? We retrofit battery storage to existing systems to maximise self-consumption and protect against power cuts.

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Commercial Solar

Large-scale solar PV for Essex businesses and industrial premises. DNO liaison, G99 applications and ongoing performance monitoring.

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Commercial EV Charging

Workplace and fleet EV charging infrastructure across Essex. Load management, smart scheduling and OZEV grant support for businesses.

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Towns We Cover

Essex towns we
regularly install in

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Chelmsford

County town of Essex and a major centre for solar and EV charger installations. We work across all Chelmsford postcodes daily.

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Colchester

Britain's oldest recorded town with strong solar potential across CO1–CO6. High demand for battery storage to complement solar generation.

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Braintree

Growing town in north Essex with excellent roof profiles for solar. We regularly cover CM7 and surrounding rural villages.

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Witham

Our home base in Essex. Full range of services available with rapid response times across all CM8 postcodes and surrounding areas.

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Basildon

Large residential town with high EV charger demand. We install across all Basildon districts including Laindon, Pitsea and Wickford.

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Southend-on-Sea

Coastal unitary authority. We serve all Southend postcodes including Leigh-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea and Shoeburyness.

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Brentwood

Affluent commuter town near the M25 with a high proportion of larger properties offering excellent solar potential across CM13/CM14.

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Harlow

New town in west Essex. We cover all Harlow districts, including Sawbridgeworth, Epping and surrounding villages in CM17-CM20.

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Maldon

Historic estuary town with many rural and agricultural properties — ideal for ground-mounted solar. We cover CM9 and surrounding areas.

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Clacton-on-Sea

Coastal town in Tendring district with strong solar irradiance and growing demand for battery storage across CO15 and CO16.

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Rayleigh

Popular residential town in Rochford district. We cover SS6 and surrounding areas for all electrical, solar and EV charger services.

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Billericay

Sought-after Essex town with high demand for premium solar and battery packages. We cover CM11 and CM12 regularly.

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Common Questions

FAQs — Electrical services
in Essex

Do you cover all of Essex, including rural villages?

Yes. We cover the whole of Essex, including rural villages and postcodes not listed above. Our engineers travel across all Essex postcode areas including CM, CO, SS, RM and IG. If you are unsure whether your location falls within our area, please contact us and we will confirm promptly.

Are solar installations in Essex eligible for 0% VAT?

Yes. Solar PV panels and battery storage systems installed alongside solar qualify for 0% VAT under current HMRC rules — applicable across England including Essex. This is a substantial saving versus the standard 20% rate. We apply zero VAT automatically on all qualifying installations; you do not need to apply separately or provide any documentation.

Do I need planning permission for solar panels in Essex?

In most cases, solar panels on a domestic roof in Essex fall within permitted development rights and do not require planning permission. Exceptions apply to listed buildings, conservation area properties and some flat-roof installations. We assess your property's planning status during the survey and advise accordingly before any work begins.

How long does an EICR inspection take for an Essex property?

A standard domestic EICR in Essex typically takes two to four hours, depending on property size, the age of the installation and the number of circuits. A one or two-bedroom flat is usually completed in two hours; a four or five-bedroom house may take up to four hours. We issue the completed report within two business days of the inspection.

Which EV charger brands do you install in Essex?

We install Fox ESS, Zappi and Tesla Wall Connector home chargers across Essex. Every installation includes an IP65-rated surge protection consumer unit, 32A or 40A RCBO, up to 10 metres of cable, full testing and certification, Part P notification and app setup where applicable. We recommend the right charger for your vehicle and property during the free survey.

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