Electrician in Fairlop – Tack Electrical

Located within the London Borough of Redbridge, Fairlop is a well-known suburban area with a strong community feel and a mix of residential homes, green spaces, and local amenities. Historically, Fairlop was part of the ancient Hainault Forest, with the famous Fairlop Oak once acting as a central meeting point for fairs and gatherings.

Today, the area is best recognised for Fairlop Waters Country Park, offering open green space, water sports, and a welcome break from busy London life. With a mix of older properties and newer developments, Fairlop presents a wide range of electrical systems – some modern and efficient, others quietly ageing and ready for attention.

Our Electrical Services in Fairlop

At Tack Electrical, we provide a full range of services for homeowners and businesses. Whether it’s a quick fix or a full upgrade, we’re the **go-to electrician in Fairlop** for reliable, honest work.

Our services include:

Fault Finding & Repairs – Tracking down those frustrating electrical issues and putting them right safely

New Sockets & Additional Points – No more trailing extension leads around the house

New Lighting Installations – From modern LED upgrades to feature lighting

Outside Lighting – Security lights, garden lighting, and outdoor power

Fuse Box Upgrades – Bringing older installations up to current safety standards

Full & Partial Rewires – Giving your property a fresh, safe electrical backbone

Storage Heaters – Installation, upgrades, and replacements

EV Charger Installations – Safe, compliant charging solutions at home

Smoke Detector Replacement – Keeping your home protected and compliant

Immersion Heaters – Repairs and new installations

From small jobs others aren’t interested in, right through to full rewires – we’ve got it covered.

Local Expertise You Can Rely On

We’ve worked across Fairlop and the surrounding areas for years, and we know exactly what we’re walking into when we arrive at a property.

Older homes? We often find ageing fuse boards tucked under stairs, cables that have done 40–50 years of service, and additions made over time that don’t quite add up anymore.

Newer builds? Sometimes the installation looks neat on the surface, but hasn’t been set up properly for modern electrical demand.

This is where we come in.

We’re a trusted electrician in Fairlop because we don’t just “do the job” – we explain what’s going on in plain English, give you options, and help you make the right decision.

A common scenario we see:

A customer calls us out for a fault…

We investigate…

We find underlying issues that could’ve caused a much bigger problem down the line.

That’s where the real value is.

It doesn’t always mean a full rewire. Sometimes it’s a fuse box upgrade and a few targeted improvements – as long as the existing cables test out safely with our specialist equipment.

It’s always better to know where you stand than have it sitting in the back of your mind.

Why Choose Tack Electrical?

We pride ourselves on doing things properly, not quickly.

  • Clear communication from start to finish
  • Honest advice – no unnecessary upselling
  • Clean, tidy workmanship
  • Reliable attendance and follow-through
  • Focus on safety above everything else

We’re not just another professional electrician for homes and businesses in Fairlop – we’re here to build trust.

“Bringing A Little Trust Back To The Trade One Job & Customer At A Time.”

That’s not just a slogan – it’s how we operate every day.

Let’s Get You Checked Out

These fuse boards and old cables sit quietly working away… until they don’t.

If something doesn’t feel quite right, or you’ve been putting it off for a while – now’s the time to get it checked.

It doesn’t have to be a big job. It just starts with knowing.

Our team is ready to help.

👉 Fill in our contact form today and let’s get your property electrically safe and sorted.

Why customers trust us

  • NICEIC Approved

    You're in safe hands.

  • Trustmark Registered

    Work you can trust.

  • Written Quotation

    No surprises, just clarity

  • Tidy, Respectful Work

    We treat your home like our own

Lighting Electrician Chigwell

Lighting Electrician Chigwell

Homeowners in Chigwell, listen up! It’s Karl here from Tack Electrical Solutions. I’m the chap who spends his days (and sometimes nights!) making sure Chigwell homeowners are never left in the dark. 

Whether it’s installing chandeliers in hard-to-reach places or fitting modern LED downlights to give your home that wow factor, my team and I love a challenge. If you’re on the hunt for a local lighting electrician based in Chigwell, you’ve come to just the right place. Fancy a little light entertainment? (Pun very much intended!) Keep on reading…

Do I Need an EICR?

Do I Need an EICR?

Wondering if you need an EICR carried out on your Loughton home or rental property? 

Well, thankfully you’ve landed in the right place. Here at Tack Electrical Solutions, we perform all forms of electrical testing including the all important EICR. Consider your own personal guide to making sure your home, or rental property is compliant, electrically safe and how an EICR plays a part in all of this.  

Smoke Alarm Installation FAQs - Advice From Your Local Electrician in Loughton

Smoke Alarm Installation FAQs - Advice From Your Local Electrician in Loughton

Smoke alarm installation FAQs - valuable advice from your local smoke alarm installer in Loughton.  

Smoke alarms offer a barrier of protection like nothing else - never underestimate the importance of being alerted in the event of an emergency. Because the role they play is so significant in terms of your safety, the installation must be carried out to a high standard. This will ensure the alarm is reliable and stays so for as long as possible. Here at Tack Electrical Solutions, we provide homeowners across Loughton with high-quality, expertly fitted smoke alarms.

Signs You Need a Rewire - Advice From Your Local Electrician in Loughton

Signs You Need a Rewire - Advice From Your Local Electrician in Loughton

Alright, Loughton legends! Karl here, from your friendly neighbourhood electricians, Tack Electrical Solutions. 

We've visited many homes and repaired a hundreds of electrical faults across Essex for years, and let me tell you, we've seen it all. From dodgy DIY disasters to genuine electrical emergencies, we've had a front-row seat to some truly shocking (pun absolutely intended) electrical systems. Just take a look at shocker we found the other day on our facebook page.

tack electrical solutions loyal customer

How to Choose a Good Local Electrician

Wondering how to choose a good local electrician in Loughton, Essex? Finding the best of the best is no mean feat - with a saturated market, the options are endless.

Be careful though, just because they show up on google doesn’t mean they have the qualities of a good local electrician. At Tack Electrical Solutions, we go above and beyond in more ways than one - here’s why we’re your best choice for electrical services across Loughton and South East London.

Signs You Need a Fuse Board Upgrade

Signs You Need a Fuse Board Upgrade

We’ve all heard it before, “why fix something that isn’t broken!” 

Although sometimes true, when it comes to your fuseboard, you should take this advice with a grain of salt - er, scrap that, a mountain of salt - because even if your fuseboard isn’t broken, doesn’t mean it’s safe!

In this blog we’ll discuss the humble fuseboard, when to upgrade and telling signs that upgrade needs to happen sooner rather than later.

Electrician for Small Jobs

Electrician for Small Jobs

Looking for an electrician for small jobs? 

Finding a local electrician who will say yes to those small electrical jobs can be challenging. It’s frustrating but try to think of it as a bit of a silver lining - if a company can’t be bothered to even respond, they’re probably not the type of people you want to work with, even if it is just a small job.