An outbuilding can be so much more than just somewhere to store the lawn mower.
Whether you’re creating a workshop, home office, gym, garden room or hobby space, having a safe and reliable electrical supply makes all the difference. The cost of an outbuilding electrical installation will depend on the size of building and what you need, but as a guide, you can expect to pay around £400-£900 for a small shed with lighting and a couple of sockets, £900-£2000 for a detached garage and £1500-£3500 for a fully equipped garden office or log cabin with additional consumer unit. A professional outbuilding electrical installation ensures your new space has the power, lighting and protection it needs without overloading your home’s existing electrical system. If you’re planning a project in Stansted Mountfitchet, it’s always worth thinking about the electrics early so everything can be designed around how you’ll actually use the space.
What does an outbuilding electrical installation entail?
Every outbuilding is different so there is no one size fits all plan. Some customers may only need a few sockets and a light, while others require a completely separate electrical supply capable of running machinery, heating or specialist equipment. Depending on the building and its intended use, we may recommend installing a dedicated cable from your home, along with a secondary consumer unit inside the outbuilding. This provides additional protection and allows the electric in the outbuilding to be safely isolated without affecting the rest of the house.
A well planned outbuilding electrical installation also considers practical details such as lighting, socket locations and future expansion, so you’re not wishing you’d added ‘just one more socket’ a few months later.
A workshop built for retirement in Stansted Mountfitchet
One of our favourite recent projects was on Burnells Way in Stansted Mountfitchet. Having recently retired, the homeowner finally had time to enjoy his passion for woodturning and wanted to transform his detached outbuilding into a fully equipped workshop.
His wife joked that she couldn’t wait to have all the sawdust, timber and tools moved out of the house and we had to admit, it sounded like the perfect plan.
The outbuilding itself was already ideal, other than needing a proper electrical installation to cope with the several wood turning lathes and other workshop equipment.
We installed a dedicated electrical supply from the house along with a secondary consumer unit inside the workshop. To suit the working environment, we fitted durable metal clad sockets and switches, together with carefully positioned task lighting to make detailed woodworking both safer and more enjoyable.
By the time we finished, the workshop was ready for years of projects and the house was a little quieter too!
Planning your outbuilding electrical installation.
Projects like the Burnells Way workshop are a great reminder that good planning makes all the difference. Think about where you’ll position workbenches, desks or machinery before deciding where sockets should go. Consider how much lighting you’ll need especially if you will be working during the evenings or carrying out detailed tasks.
A professionally designed outbuilding electrical installation ensures your space is practical from day one and flexible enough to grow with your needs.
Ready to make the most out of your outbuilding?
We would love to help bring your ideas to life! Every project is different and we’ll always take the time to understand how you’ll use the space before recommending the best electrical solution.
If you’re planning an outbuilding electrical installation in Stansted Mountfitchet, EJB Electrical is here to provide friendly advice and a quality installation that meets your needs. Contact us today by phone on 01279 939600 or via our contact form.