When registered electrical delivery may be needed

If a home electrical job becomes notifiable, the registered electrical delivery and paperwork are explained clearly before booking.

Written and checked by Willesden Smart Homes. Last reviewed August 2026.

We serve homes across NW London after checking the postcode and the job. See the Areas page .

You should not have to decode Part P on your own. The first check is to work out whether the job looks like straightforward existing-circuit work, or whether notification, certification or registered electrical delivery is likely to be needed. That is explained before booking, not after the scope has already drifted.

What usually makes work notifiable

  • In homes in England, common examples are installing a new circuit, replacing a consumer unit, or adding to or altering an existing circuit in a special location such as around a bath or shower.
  • Many ordinary replacements, repairs and maintenance jobs on existing installations are not notifiable.
  • The decision depends on the real scope of the work, not just the label used in the first message.

What registered electrical delivery means here

  • Willesden Smart Homes checks the first details and explains early if the work no longer looks like a focused repair or replacement.
  • For work that needs electrical inspection, testing, certification or notification, we arrange the appropriate registered professional and confirm responsibilities before work starts.
  • The actual scope, responsibilities, paperwork, timing and price are confirmed before booking.
Official sources and further guidance

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