Commercial electrical services
Whether you need a full commercial electrical installation, a maintenance contract or a one-off repair, our team delivers safe, compliant work with minimum disruption to your business.
Commercial installations
Full electrical installations for new builds, refurbishments and fit-outs — from three-phase supplies to data and power distribution.
Planned & reactive maintenance
Fixed-price maintenance contracts and 24/7 reactive call-outs to keep your business running with minimum downtime.
EICR testing & certification
Commercial EICRs, PAT testing and emergency light testing to keep you compliant with BS 7671 and workplace safety law.
LED lighting upgrades
Energy-efficient LED replacements, emergency lighting and lighting design for offices, retail and warehouses.
EV charging for business
OZEV-approved commercial EV charge point installations for staff car parks, fleet vehicles and customer bays.
Industrial & 3-phase work
Machine wiring, isolators, distribution boards and three-phase installations for workshops and industrial units.
Sectors we work with
We work with landlords, facilities managers, main contractors and business owners across a wide range of commercial sectors.
- Offices & co-working spaces
- Retail units & showrooms
- Restaurants, cafés & pubs
- Warehouses & logistics
- Factories & industrial units
- Gyms & leisure facilities
- Schools & education
- Care homes & healthcare
How we work
Free site survey
We visit your premises, understand your requirements and identify any constraints.
Clear written quote
Detailed, itemised quote with no hidden extras — fixed prices wherever possible.
Planned works
Work scheduled around your business hours to minimise disruption, including evenings and weekends.
Certification & aftercare
Full test certificates, warranty on workmanship and ongoing maintenance available.
Commercial electrician near you
Based in Cheshire, we cover the whole county and neighbouring towns across the North West — including Chester, Crewe, Macclesfield, Warrington, Northwich, Congleton, Nantwich, Knutsford, Wilmslow, Sandbach, Alsager and Middlewich. If you need a commercial electrician near you, get in touch for a free quote.
Frequently asked questions
What does a commercial electrician do?
A commercial electrician designs, installs, tests and maintains the electrical systems in business premises — including lighting, power, distribution boards, three-phase supplies, data cabling, emergency lighting and EV chargers. The work must meet BS 7671 wiring regulations and workplace health and safety requirements.
Are you a commercial electrician near me?
J8 Electrical Ltd is based in Cheshire and covers the whole county and surrounding North West — including Chester, Crewe, Macclesfield, Warrington, Northwich, Congleton, Nantwich, Knutsford and Wilmslow. If you're searching for a commercial electrician near you in Cheshire, we can usually be on site within 24–48 hours.
How much does a commercial electrician charge?
Most commercial work is priced per project after a free site survey rather than by the hour, so you know the cost up front. For smaller call-outs and reactive maintenance we work to a transparent hourly rate. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote.
Can you work outside our business hours?
Yes. We regularly work evenings, nights and weekends for retail, hospitality and office clients so that trading and staff productivity are not affected.
What is the difference between a commercial and industrial electrician?
Commercial electricians work on business premises like offices, shops and restaurants — typically single-phase or light three-phase systems. Industrial electricians work on factories and plant with heavier three-phase machinery, control panels and higher-load distribution. J8 Electrical covers both.
Do you provide certificates and compliance paperwork?
Every job is signed off with the appropriate NICEIC-style certification — Electrical Installation Certificate, Minor Works Certificate or EICR — plus emergency lighting and PAT test records where relevant.
Get a commercial electrical quote today
Talk to a qualified commercial electrician covering Cheshire and the North West. Free site surveys, transparent pricing and full certification on every job.