Bathroom Electrical
Installation Bournemouth
All bathroom electrical work completed strictly to BS7671 zone regulations. Safe, fully certified, and beautifully illuminated.
Comprehensive Bathroom Electrics
Extractor Fans & Sensors
Eliminate dampness. We install high-extraction inline fans with run-on timers or automated humidity sensors for hands-free ventilation.
Electric Shower Circuits
Dedicated, high-capacity wiring directly from your consumer unit to safely power electric showers up to 10.8kW.
IP-Rated Bathroom Lighting
Installation of fully sealed, IP65-rated downlights, illuminated mirrors, and decorative sconces safe for wet zones.
Underfloor Heating feeds
Electrical connection and thermostat setup for electric underfloor heating mats, keeping your tiles warm in winter.
Heated Towel Rails
Safe, fused spur connections for dual-fuel or electric-only heated towel rails outside of restricted zones.
Shaver & Toothbrush Sockets
Zone-compliant positioning of SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) sockets for charging your daily bathroom devices.
Bathroom Zones Explained Simply
Water and electricity are a lethal combination. As a certified bathroom electrician in Bournemouth, we strictly adhere to BS7671 zone regulations. Here is a plain-English breakdown of how we classify your bathroom layout:
Zone 0
Directly inside the bath tub or shower tray floor. Any equipment here must be low voltage (max 12V) and fully submersible (IPX7).
Zone 1
The area directly above the bath or shower, up to a height of 2.25m from the floor. Fittings here (like shower downlights) must be protected against water jets (IP65 rated).
Zone 2
Reaching 0.6m outside the perimeter of the bath or shower (and above the sink). Lighting here must be splash-proof (IP44). Shaver sockets are permitted here if safely isolated.
Outside Zones
The rest of the bathroom. While standard rules apply, we still ensure all circuits supplying the bathroom are protected by highly sensitive RCDs at your consumer unit.
Why a NAPIT-accredited electrician matters
Electrical work in a bathroom is "notifiable" under Part P of the Building Regulations. We automatically certify our work and notify the local authority for you, ensuring your home insurance and future saleability remain intact.
Bathroom Lighting Bournemouth.
Bathroom lighting requires a careful balance. You need shadow-free illumination for shaving or applying makeup, but you also want the ability to create a relaxing, ambient atmosphere when soaking in the bath.
Warm White (3000K)
Produces a soft, golden glow. Perfect for secondary lighting (like LED strips in alcoves) to create a spa-like, relaxing environment.
Cool White (4000K)
Crisp and bright. Ideal for IP65 downlights over the shower and mirror lighting, ensuring a clean, clinical light for precise morning routines.
Recent Bathroom Projects
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I install a normal plug socket in a bathroom?
Under BS7671 regulations, standard 3-pin sockets are only permitted in a bathroom if they are installed at least 3 metres horizontally from the boundary of Zone 1 (the bath or shower). For most UK bathrooms, this means they are not allowed. Shaver and toothbrush sockets are permitted in Zone 2 if they are SELV isolated.
Q. What does IP65 mean for bathroom lighting?
IP65 is an ingress protection rating that means the light fitting is 'dust tight' and protected against water projected from a nozzle. This makes IP65 downlights perfect and legally compliant for Zone 1 (directly above your shower enclosure).
Bathroom fitter? We're the electrical partner you've been looking for.
We handle all Part P notification, extractor setups, and lighting layouts. We show up when we say we will, so your plastering and tiling schedule never slips.
Ready to start your bathroom project?
Book a free site survey in Bournemouth to receive your fixed-price written quote.
Other Electrical Services
Full House & Flat Rewires
Comprehensive domestic rewiring with fixed-price written quotes. 2026 BS7671 compliant.
Kitchen Electrical
First & second fix wiring, dedicated circuits, and bespoke lighting design for kitchen refits.
EICR Certificates
Mandatory safety inspections for landlords. Fast turnaround and digital reporting.