0% VAT on solar panels & battery storage until 31 March 2027

For businesses, landlords & estates

Commercial electrical contractors across the North East

Fit-outs, distribution, testing and compliance, LED lighting, commercial solar, battery storage and workplace EV charging. NICEIC approved since 1985, SafeContractor accredited, our own electricians and our own design team.

By service

Six commercial services, one accountable contractor

Commercial Electrical Contractors

Fit-outs, distribution boards, three-phase supplies, lighting, data and ongoing maintenance for offices, retail, industrial units, schools and landlords across the North East.

  • NICEIC approved commercial contractor
  • Office, retail and industrial fit-outs
  • Distribution boards and sub-mains
See details

Commercial Testing, Inspection & Compliance

Commercial EICRs, emergency lighting testing, fire alarm servicing and PAT testing with a clear remedial schedule. One visit, every certificate your insurer and landlord asks for.

  • Commercial EICR (fixed wire testing)
  • Emergency lighting testing to BS 5266
  • Fire alarm servicing to BS 5839
See details

Commercial LED Lighting Upgrades

Like-for-like LED replacement, new lighting design, sensors and emergency lighting for warehouses, offices, car parks and retail. Typical payback under three years.

  • Free lighting survey and payback model
  • Warehouse high bays and office panels
  • PIR, daylight and dimming controls
See details

Workplace EV Charging

Multi-charger workplace and fleet EV charging installations with load management, billing integration and OZEV grant handling.

  • OZEV Workplace Charging Scheme application
  • Smart load management for more chargers per supply
  • Billing integration for staff or paid access
See details

Commercial Solar

Large-scale solar PV installations for businesses, warehouses and commercial properties. Engineered for maximum savings with 25-year warranties and capital allowance tax relief.

  • Designed and installed by our own electricians
  • Capital allowances and enhanced tax relief
  • 25-year manufacturer warranty
See details

Commercial Battery Storage

Commercial battery storage systems that reduce peak demand charges, provide backup during outages and unlock grid-services revenue.

  • Peak shaving for demand-charge reduction
  • Automatic backup power configuration
  • Grid services / frequency response eligible
See details

How to fund it

Four ways to pay for a commercial install

100% allowance

Capital allowances

Deduct 100% of the install cost from taxable profits in year 1 under the Annual Investment Allowance (£1m cap). Applies to solar, battery, EV charging, LED lighting and most electrical plants. Our invoices come capital-allowance-ready.

Up to 100% grant

PSDS (public sector)

Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme — up to 100% capital grant for eligible academy trusts, LA schools, NHS estates, councils and emergency services. We support the PSDS application alongside our design package.

£0 capex

PPA / operating lease

A Power Purchase Agreement lets you install solar with zero upfront cost — a third party owns the system, you buy the electricity at a discount to grid. Or operating-lease your full renewable package over 7-15 years off balance sheet.

Year-1 relief

Full expensing

Above the AIA cap, companies can write off 100% of qualifying plant and machinery against taxable profits in the year of purchase. Relevant for larger arrays and multi-site rollouts — we size the specification alongside your accountant so the relief lands in the right period.

Want a quote for your commercial site?

Free site survey, designed scheme, programme and payback model where relevant, all in one document. Most clients have a full proposal in 5-10 working days.

Free, no-obligation survey Fixed-price written quote Fully-certified installation

Our accreditations

Accredited, certified, and backed by independent standards

NICEIC Approved

D124458

Electrical contractor

Part P

Building Regs

Domestic electrical

SafeContractor

Approved

H&S accredited

ISO 9001

2015

Quality management

ISO 14001

2015

Environmental management

ISO 45001

2018

OH&S management

Established

1985

Family run for 40 years

NICEIC Approved

D124458

Electrical contractor

Part P

Building Regs

Domestic electrical

SafeContractor

Approved

H&S accredited

ISO 9001

2015

Quality management

ISO 14001

2015

Environmental management

ISO 45001

2018

OH&S management

Established

1985

Family run for 40 years

Every accreditation listed is independently verified. We carry the registration numbers — ask for any on request.

Commercial electrical — your questions

What is the typical payback period for commercial solar?

Most commercial solar installations pay for themselves within 3-5 years. Larger systems with high self-consumption rates (warehouses with daytime operations) often see payback in 3-4 years. Variable site shading, roof orientation, and electricity tariff structure all affect the figure — our site survey provides a project-specific model.

Can my business claim capital allowances on a renewable install?

Yes — commercial solar, battery storage, EV charging and LED lighting all qualify for capital allowances. Most installs claim 100% first-year allowance under the Annual Investment Allowance (£1m limit), letting you deduct the full cost from taxable profits in the year of installation. We provide a capital-allowance-ready invoice with every commercial project.

What is PSDS and who qualifies?

The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) provides grants of up to 100% of capital cost for eligible public-sector buildings including academy trusts, LA-maintained schools, NHS estates, councils and emergency services. We support PSDS applications for solar, battery and LED lighting projects alongside the electrical design.

Do you handle multi-site rollouts?

Yes. We run multi-site programmes for hotel chains, academy trusts, care home groups and logistics operators. The typical pattern is a portfolio-wide site survey + design package, followed by phased installation around operating constraints. Centralised reporting and maintenance contracts available.

Can renewable installs be funded without capex?

Yes — two routes work for most businesses without tying up capital: (1) a PPA (Power Purchase Agreement), where a third party owns the array and you buy the electricity at a discount to grid rate; (2) an operating lease across the renewable package, kept off balance sheet. Public-sector bodies should look at PSDS first, which can fund up to 100% of qualifying capital cost. We scope the right route as part of the quote.

How long does a typical commercial install take?

It depends on scale and on-site complexity. A 50 kWp office solar install typically takes 5-7 days on site after the design and DNO consent are complete. A 500 kWp warehouse solar + battery typically 4-6 weeks. Electrical fit-outs are programmed around your opening hours and typically run one to four weeks depending on size.

Do you provide ESG / carbon-reporting data?

Yes — every commercial install includes a monitoring portal showing realtime generation, self-consumption, export and CO₂ offset figures. We provide quarterly and annual reports formatted for SECR, ESG and Scope 2 emissions reporting. Larger clients can have API access to feed directly into their sustainability dashboards.

What aftercare and maintenance is available?

All commercial installs come with a 12-month defects warranty and optional planned maintenance contracts (PMC). PMC typically covers periodic EICR testing, emergency lighting and fire alarm servicing, solar performance audits and a 24-hour reactive call-out line.

Keep exploring

More from North 85

Call Free quote WhatsApp