Electricians in the Scottish Borders | Domestic, Commercial & Agricultural
KDC Electrical Contractors are SELECT-approved and NAPIT-registered electricians based in Selkirk, covering the Scottish Borders, Lothians, and Northumberland. Whether you need a full domestic rewire, a consumer unit upgrade, farm electrical work, or commercial electrical installation, our team delivers compliant, fully certified work to BS 7671 standards.
We have been trading since 2012 and the majority of our work comes from local referrals. We are a small, directly employed team — you get Kevin and his colleagues on site, not subcontractors.
Commercial Electrical Work
Professional electrical installations for farms, industrial units, offices, and commercial properties throughout the Scottish Borders. We specialise in agricultural electrical systems, workshop installations, and commercial lighting upgrades.
Domestic Electrical Services
Complete electrical solutions for homes in Galashiels, Selkirk, Melrose, and across the Scottish Borders including rewiring, consumer unit upgrades, and electrical fault finding.
Farm Electrical Installations
Specialist agricultural electrical work including barn wiring, farm machinery supplies, workshop electrics, and renewable integration for Scottish Borders farms.
EICR Testing – Scottish Borders
Regular electrical testing is essential for property safety and legal compliance. We provide comprehensive EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) testing throughout the Scottish Borders for:
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Landlord Electrical Certificates – Legal requirement for rental properties in Scotland
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Home Buyer Electrical Surveys – Pre-purchase property inspections
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Insurance Requirements – Electrical certification for insurance policies
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Periodic Safety Inspections – Recommended every 5-10 years for domestic properties, more frequently for commercial
PAT Testing
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Portable Appliance Testing for businesses and landlords across the Scottish Borders ensuring electrical equipment safety.
Commercial Electrical Work – Scottish Borders
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Agricultural Electrical Systems – Farm building wiring, machinery supplies, workshop electrics
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Office Electrical Installations – Complete office fit-outs and upgrades
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Retail Electrical Work – Shop lighting, display systems, security
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Industrial Electrical Services – Factory and warehouse electrical installations
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Emergency Lighting Systems – Compliance lighting for commercial buildings
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Data Cabling & Network Infrastructure – Structured cabling installations
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Electrical Maintenance Contracts – Ongoing support for Scottish Borders businesses
Electrical Upgrade for Renewables
Planning to install solar panels, battery storage, or an EV charger? In many cases, the existing electrical infrastructure in a Scottish Borders home or farm will need to be assessed and potentially upgraded before a renewable installation can proceed. KDC Electrical covers this as part of our full service — we will not recommend a renewable installation until we are satisfied the electrical system can support it safely.
Typical electrical upgrades we carry out ahead of renewable installations include:
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Consumer unit replacement — upgrading to a modern RCD-protected board to meet current regulations and support new generation/storage equipment
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Earthing and bonding upgrades — ensuring your earthing arrangement meets requirements for solar, battery and EV systems
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DNO (Distribution Network Operator) application support — some installations require notification or approval from your DNO; we handle this on your behalf
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Three-phase supply assessment — larger solar, battery, or EV charging installations may benefit from or require a three-phase supply; we assess suitability and manage the upgrade process
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Generation meter installation — required for Smart Export Guarantee registration
The Area We Cover
Service Areas – Electrical Services
Professional NAPIT-registered electrical services throughout:
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Galashiels electricians
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Selkirk electrical contractors
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Melrose electricians
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Kelso electrical services
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Hawick electricians
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Scottish Borders electrical contractors
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Lothians electrical services
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Northumberland electricians