You have gone electric, or you are about to, and charging off a trailing extension lead is not a long-term plan. You want a proper home charger fitted safely, at a fair price, by someone who will get the technical details right — because a cheap, badly wired charger can overheat and cause real damage. GFL Electrical are NICEIC-approved electricians installing home EV chargepoints across East London, and we will give you straight answers on the unit, the cost, and any grant.
Our EV charger installation service
We install dedicated 7kW smart wallboxes — tethered or untethered — sized and protected correctly for safe, everyday charging. A typical installation includes:
- A survey of your supply, consumer unit capacity, and the best cable route (often done from photos)
- DNO notification where required — we handle the paperwork
- A dedicated circuit with the correct protective device (an EV circuit needs the right type of RCBO and properly sized cable)
- Mounting the charger, running and weatherproofing the cable, and commissioning the unit and its app
- Testing and an Electrical Installation Certificate for the new circuit
Why choose GFL Electrical
- NICEIC approved — independently assessed work, certified to UK standards.
- The technical details done right — EV circuits draw high current for hours, so correct cable sizing, the right RCBO, and properly made connections matter. Cutting corners here is exactly what causes chargers to overheat.
- We handle the DNO notification so you do not have to.
- Honest advice on grants — we will tell you whether the OZEV grant actually applies to you (the rules now mainly cover renters, flat owners, and landlords, not most driveway homeowners) rather than dangle a saving you cannot claim.
- Local to East London with around 40 years of combined experience.
How it works
- Tell us about your setup — where the car parks, how far that is from the meter, and whether you own or rent.
- We survey and quote — confirming the right unit and a clear all-in price.
- We handle DNO notification — allow a few working days for this before install.
- Installation day — a standard 7kW install takes 2–4 hours.
- Testing and certification — we commission the charger and issue your certificate.
What it costs
A standard home install is typically £700–£1,200 all-in — the charger, labour, materials, and DNO notification — with awkward cable runs or a consumer unit upgrade adding to it. If you are a renter, flat owner, or landlord you may qualify for the OZEV grant (75% up to £500 per socket), which requires an approved installer and applying before the work; we will tell you honestly if it applies. For a full breakdown of units, grants, and costs, see our EV charger installation guide.
Areas we cover
We install EV chargers across East London — from Leyton through Walthamstow, Leytonstone, and the surrounding boroughs including Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets, and Redbridge. See our areas page, or ask when you get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a home EV charger cost to install? Typically £700–£1,200 all-in for a standard 7kW unit including the charger, labour, materials, and DNO notification. Long cable runs or a consumer unit upgrade add to it.
Should I get 7kW or 22kW? 7kW for almost all homes — it fully charges most cars overnight on a normal supply. 22kW needs a three-phase supply most houses do not have.
Can I get a grant? Possibly, if you are a renter, flat owner, or landlord — the OZEV grant covers 75% up to £500 per socket. Most homeowners with a driveway no longer qualify. We will tell you honestly and, if eligible, install as an approved installer.
How long does it take? A standard 7kW install takes 2–4 hours on the day, after a few working days for DNO notification beforehand.
Do you sort the DNO notification? Yes — we handle the notification to your network operator as part of the job.
Why not just use a three-pin plug? A standard socket is not built for hours of high-current charging and can overheat. A dedicated wallbox is far faster and safer.
Will I get a certificate? Yes — an Electrical Installation Certificate for the new circuit, confirming it was installed and tested to standard.
Book your EV charger installation
Tell us where the car parks, how far that is from your meter, and whether you own or rent, and we will recommend the right unit, give you a clear price, and tell you whether any grant applies. NICEIC-approved, done properly.
Get in touch or request a quote and we will get back to you.
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