How much does commercial electrical work cost?

It depends entirely on the premises and the scope. As a guide, a commercial EICR for a small unit usually starts from a few hundred pounds, a new three-phase distribution board runs into the low thousands, and a full shop or restaurant fit-out is priced per project after a site survey. We always give a fixed, written quote before any work starts, with no call-out fee for the survey.

How quickly can you get to a fault?

Our phone is answered 24 hours a day. For urgent faults at commercial premises in Preston we aim to attend within a few hours, day or night. For planned work we will usually survey within a few days and give you a start date in the quote.

Can you work outside our opening hours?

Yes, and for most retail, hospitality and forecourt customers that is how we work. Evenings, overnight and weekend shifts are planned into the quote so your business stays open throughout the project.

Do you only work in Preston?

Preston is home. We are the commercial electrical contractors Preston businesses can reach in minutes, and most of our work is here or nearby in Lancashire. We also deliver fit-outs and forecourt projects nationwide for multi-site operators who want one contractor for every branch.

Commercial Electrical Contractors Preston

NICEIC Approved, CompEx certified and based in Preston city centre. We design, install, test and maintain the electrics that keep your business trading, with a 24-hour response when something goes wrong.

One contractor for electrics, fire, security and EV
CompEx certified for petrol forecourts and retail
Over 35 years of commercial electrical work
NICEIC Approved Contractor, fully insured
24-hour response for faults
Based in Preston city centre

Get a Fixed Quote

Tell us what premises you have and what you need doing. A commercial electrician, not a call centre, will call you back the same working day with timescales and a price.

Commercial Electrical Contractors in Preston

Phantom Electrical Ltd are the NICEIC Approved commercial electrical contractors Preston businesses have relied on for over 35 years. We are based at 24-25 Miller Arcade in the city centre, and most of our installation, testing and maintenance work is for businesses within a short drive of the office.

Preston Businesses We Work With

Our vans are regularly on the city centre streets around Fishergate and Friargate, at Deepdale Retail Park, on Red Scar and Roman Way industrial estates, at Walton Summit and around the Docklands at Riversway. We work for independent shop owners, supermarket chains, forecourt operators, restaurant groups, offices and education providers. Whatever the premises, the job is the same: safe, compliant electrics that keep your business trading.

Why Local Matters for Commercial Work

Commercial electrical work rarely happens in one visit. Design, first fix, second fix, testing and certification can run over weeks, and faults do not wait for office hours. Being based in Preston means we can be on site quickly, attend out of hours and come back for snagging without a long journey. It also means we know the local landlords, building managers and councils you will be dealing with.

Talk to an Engineer, Not a Call Centre

When you call, you speak to someone who understands commercial installations and can give you a straight answer on timescales, compliance and cost. Call 07801 261 108 to arrange a free site visit, or send the form on this page and we will call you back the same working day.

Commercial Electrical Services for Preston Premises

We handle the full scope of commercial electrical work in house, from a single new circuit to the complete design and installation of a new unit. These are the jobs businesses most often hire commercial electrical contractors in Preston to do.

Installations and Fit-Outs

Full electrical fit-outs for shops, supermarkets, offices and restaurants, including power, lighting, containment, data cabling and distribution boards. If you are opening a new unit or refitting an existing one, see our dedicated supermarket and office fit-out page for how we run these projects around your opening date.

Three-Phase Power and Distribution

Three-phase supplies, sub-mains, distribution boards and machinery connections for workshops, kitchens and industrial units. We liaise with Electricity North West where a supply upgrade is needed.

Testing, EICRs and Compliance

Commercial Electrical Installation Condition Reports, remedial works, PAT testing and emergency lighting testing, with certificates issued through NICEIC so your insurer, landlord or auditor has what they need.

Fire Alarms, Emergency Lighting, CCTV and Access Control

Design, installation and maintenance of fire detection, emergency lighting, CCTV and door access systems, so your life safety and security systems are installed by the same team as your electrics.

LED Lighting and EV Charging

LED lighting upgrades that cut running costs, and workplace EV charger installations for staff and fleet vehicles, from a single charge point to a managed bank of chargers.

Tell us what you need and we will come back with a clear, fixed quote. Call 07801 261 108 or complete the enquiry form.

Specialist Sectors: Forecourts, Retail and Hospitality

Some commercial premises need more than a standard electrical contractor. Petrol forecourts, food retail and busy restaurants have their own regulations, their own risks and very little tolerance for downtime. These are the sectors where Phantom Electrical has built its reputation.

Petrol Station and Forecourt Electrics

Forecourts are hazardous areas, and the electrical work has to be done by people qualified for it. Our engineers hold CompEx certification for work in explosive atmospheres, covering pump wiring, canopy lighting, tank gauging, kiosk power and the regular inspection these sites need. We work with forecourt operators across Preston and Lancashire, usually around trading hours so the site stays open.

Supermarkets and Food Retail

Refrigeration loads, bakery and hot food equipment, tills and lighting all compete for power in a food store. We design distribution so nothing trips when everything is running, and we schedule fit-out work in phases so you can keep trading. Our recent Farmfoods fit-out was delivered this way, from design through to final certification.

Restaurants, Takeaways and Leisure

Commercial kitchens need heavy-duty circuits, extraction interlocks and fire detection that works with cooking equipment rather than against it. We fitted out Smacks Hamburgers from scratch, including CCTV and an integrated fire alarm system, and we look after a growing number of hospitality sites across the city.

If you run a forecourt, store or restaurant and want commercial electrical contractors in Preston who understand your sector, book a site survey and we will tell you exactly what your premises needs to be compliant. Call 07801 261 108.

Recent Commercial Projects in Preston

It is easy to claim experience. Here are three projects our commercial electrical contractors in Preston have completed recently. Photos from each site are on our electrical case studies page.

Farmfoods: Design and Full Electrical Fit-Out

A complete design and build electrical fit-out for a Farmfoods store, modernising every system in the building. We produced the design, installed new distribution, lighting and power for refrigeration and tills, then tested and certified the whole installation ready for opening. The store opened on schedule with a full set of NICEIC certificates.

Smacks Hamburgers: Fit-Out, CCTV and Fire Alarm

A full electrical fit-out for a new Smacks Hamburgers restaurant, bringing the whole site up to current standards. Alongside the power and lighting we installed a complete CCTV system and a fully integrated fire alarm, so the operator had one contractor and one set of certificates for the lot.

Vital Pharma: Education Facility Upgrade

A full electrical fit-out across Vital Pharma’s education facility, with a new CCTV system and an integrated fire alarm installation to protect staff, students and visitors. Work was phased around the facility’s timetable to keep disruption to a minimum, and every system was handed over tested and documented.

Want to speak to one of these clients before you commit? Ask us for a reference. Call 07801 261 108 or send your project details through the form.

24-Hour Response, NICEIC Certification and Full Insurance

Choosing commercial electrical contractors in Preston comes down to three things: can they get to you, is their work certified, and are you covered if something goes wrong. Here is where we stand on each.

What Our 24-Hour Response Actually Means

Our phone is answered around the clock, every day of the year. For an existing customer with a power loss, lighting failure or tripping circuit, we aim to have an engineer on site in Preston within a few hours, including nights and weekends. For new customers we will give you an honest arrival time when you call rather than a promise we cannot keep. Call 07801 261 108 and save the number now, before you need it.

NICEIC Approved Contractor

Phantom Electrical Ltd is an NICEIC Approved Contractor. That means our work is independently assessed every year and every installation is certified to BS 7671, the IET Wiring Regulations. You can check our registration on the NICEIC website at any time.

Insurance and Compliance Paperwork

We carry public liability and employer’s liability insurance, and we can provide certificates, RAMS and method statements before we start on site. For landlords, facilities managers and franchise operators who need documentation for every job, that is standard practice for us, not an extra. If your head office has its own contractor approval process, send us the forms and we will complete them before the survey.

Why Preston Businesses Choose Phantom Electrical

Preston-based commercial electrical contractors with the certification, insurance and response times that landlords, franchises and facilities managers ask for.

Over 35 years of commercial electrical experience
NICEIC Approved Contractor with annual assessment
CompEx certified for forecourts and hazardous areas
Based in Preston city centre, on site fast
24-hour response for faults and emergencies
One contractor for electrics, fire, security and EV
Fully insured, paperwork supplied before we start

Need expert electrical support? Call Phantom Electrical today on 07801 261 108.

Commercial Electrical Questions from Preston Businesses

These are the questions we are asked most often by shop owners, facilities managers and landlords across Preston. If yours is not here, call 07801 261 108 and we will answer it directly.

What does a commercial electrical contractor actually do?

A commercial electrical contractor designs, installs, tests and maintains the electrical systems in business premises. That covers everything from a new distribution board or three-phase supply to lighting, power, fire alarms, emergency lighting, CCTV, data cabling and EV chargers. The work is certified to BS 7671 and, for an NICEIC Approved Contractor like Phantom Electrical, independently assessed every year.

Do commercial electricians need to be NICEIC registered?

There is no law that says they must, but most insurers, landlords, local authorities and franchise operators will only accept work certified by a registered contractor. NICEIC approval means the company’s work, qualifications and insurance are checked annually. It is the simplest way to be sure the work on your premises will stand up to an audit.

How often does a commercial property need an EICR?

Guidance in BS 7671 recommends a commercial EICR every five years, or sooner where a lease, insurer or licence requires it. Some premises need more frequent inspection: hospitality venues, industrial units with heavy machinery and any site with hazardous areas such as a forecourt. We can tell you what applies to your building and book the inspection outside trading hours.

Do you install three-phase supplies in Preston?

Yes. We install three-phase distribution, sub-mains and machinery connections for workshops, commercial kitchens, retail units and industrial premises across Preston. Where the incoming supply needs upgrading we handle the application with Electricity North West and coordinate the work around their connection date. …

Contact Our Preston Commercial Electricians

Based at 24-25 Miller Arcade in Preston city centre. Call, email or send the form and a commercial electrician will call you back the same working day.

CompEx certified for forecourts and hazardous areas
NICEIC Approved Contractor, fully insured
24-hour response for commercial faults
Free site survey and fixed written quote
Preston city centre based, on site fast

Contact Details

Phantom Electrical Ltd, 24-25 Miller Arcade, Preston, PR1 2QY

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