Business Details
19 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Electrical Partner in Brighton
Established in 2007, we are a Brighton-based electrical services company committed to delivering high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service. Our team holds qualifications exceeding government competency requirements for electrical installations and operates under annual Part P scheme vetting. We specialise in rewiring, consumer unit upgrades, fault finding, and outdoor electrical solutions, combining technical expertise with practical experience from engineering and manufacturing sectors. Our approach prioritises transparency, offering free pre-job advice, clear explanations of work scope, and firm quotes wherever possible.We maintain BS7671 compliance while incorporating energy-efficient practices, including LED lighting installations and waste recycling initiatives. Our investment in an all-electric Nissan e-NV200 vehicle demonstrates our commitment to environmental responsibility. With a focus on efficiency, we ensure time paid for equates to time on task, maintaining stocked vans and prompt communication through preferred contact channels.
Services
Rewiring
Consumer Units
Fault Finding
Lighting
Power
Earthing
Outdoor Electrical
Test & Inspection
Networking
Ventilation
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We have 17 years of local electrical expertise since 2007
- Our work exceeds Part P scheme requirements for safety compliance
- We provide free pre-job advice with clear work scope explanations
- We operate an all-electric zero-emission service vehicle
- We guarantee prompt response to all customer communications
Services
Rewiring
We provide full and partial rewiring solutions for occupied or empty properties. Our engineers ensure BS7671 compliance while balancing cost-effectiveness with safety standards. We complete projects from circuit replacements to complete electrical overhauls with minimal disruption to occupants.
Consumer Units
We install modern RCD-protected consumer units meeting 17th edition regulations. Our upgrades enhance electrical safety by providing whole-property circuit protection, replacing outdated rewirable fuse systems with contemporary, safer alternatives.
Fault Finding
Our experienced engineers diagnose intermittent and persistent electrical faults efficiently. We specialise in resolving complex issues with lighting circuits, tripping breakers, and power failures using systematic diagnostic approaches and competitive hourly rates.
Lighting
We offer lighting design advice and installation services for domestic and commercial properties. Our expertise covers modern LED solutions, retrofitting existing systems, and resolving wiring complications during fixture replacements.
Outdoor Electrical
We install garden lighting systems, outdoor power points, and automated electrical features for external spaces. Our work integrates with landscaping projects to create functional and decorative outdoor environments while maintaining safety standards.
People
James Cannell
Owner
James Cannell founded CanElectric in 2007 with engineering expertise and retail sector experience. He combines technical knowledge from electrical engineering qualifications with customer service insights from leading UK retailers.
Questions
Are you qualified to perform electrical work?
Yes, we hold qualifications exceeding government competency requirements and operate under annual Part P scheme vetting.
Do you offer emergency electrical services?
We provide urgent fault finding and repair services with prompt response times for critical electrical issues.
What areas do you cover?
We primarily serve Brighton and the wider Sussex region for residential and commercial electrical needs.
Are your prices competitive?
We offer transparent pricing with some of the most competitive hourly rates in the local electrical industry.
Do you work on outdoor electrical projects?
Yes, we specialise in garden lighting, outdoor power installations, and integrated electrical systems for external spaces.
How environmentally responsible are you?
We promote energy efficiency through LED lighting, operate an all-electric service vehicle, and prioritise waste recycling.
