Electrical & renewable contractors · est 1985
North 85 has been wiring North East homes and businesses since 1985. Domestic and commercial electrical work, rewires, EICR testing, solar PV, battery storage and EV charging, all by our own NICEIC approved electricians.
NICEIC approved electrical contractor
Family run since 1985, own electricians
Domestic, commercial and landlord work
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North 85 is an NICEIC approved electrical and renewable contractor based in Washington, Tyne & Wear (NE37), serving 18 North East towns from Sunderland and Newcastle down to Middlesbrough and Stockton. Established in 1985, we handle domestic electrical work, house rewires, EICR testing, EV charger installation, solar panels and battery storage, plus commercial electrical contracting, every job delivered by our own employed electricians.
NICEIC approved
electrical contractor
Established 1985
family run, 40 years
Washington based
18 North East towns
Free surveys
no obligation quotes
NICEIC approved
electrical contractor
Years in the trade
Lee, on the tools since 1985
Customer rating
from verified reviews
North East towns served
all Northern Powergrid territory
Industry accreditations
NICEIC, Part P, ISO, SafeContractor
For your home
Electrical repairs and upgrades, rewires, EICR reports, EV chargers, solar PV and battery storage, all by NICEIC approved electricians across the North East.
From an extra socket to a full consumer unit upgrade. NICEIC approved electricians covering fault finding, lighting, new circuits, outdoor power and smart home wiring across the North East.
Old rubber or aluminium cable, no RCD protection, sockets that spark. A rewire makes the house safe for another 40 years. We plan around you, keep the mess down and certify everything.
Electrical Installation Condition Reports for rental properties, house purchases and peace of mind. Clear plain-English report, priced remedials, and a same-week appointment.
Smart 7kW home EV chargers installed by NICEIC approved electricians. Pair with solar to charge for next to nothing.
Premium solar panels installed by our own electricians. Reduce your energy bills and earn money from the Smart Export Guarantee.
Pair battery storage with solar, or run it standalone with a smart tariff, to use cheap electricity when grid prices are highest.
How North 85 works
Every project follows the same four stages — because skipping any of them is where problems usually start.
We start with the building, the way it is used and what the project needs to achieve before making recommendations.
Circuit layout, board capacity, cable routes, storage or charging strategy should fit the property rather than a generic package.
Clear communication, practical site management and standards-led delivery matter just as much as the equipment itself.
Good projects leave room for future upgrades, monitoring, aftercare and smarter decisions later on.
Real installations
From a 4 kWp residential solar install in Harraton to commercial fit-outs and rewires, every job is designed for the property and the people who use it.
Residential install
4.2 kWp solar PV + 5 kWh battery
Commercial electrical
Our own electricians, never subcontracted
Transparent pricing
Indicative starting prices for our most common jobs. All figures fully fitted, tested and certified by our own electricians.
| Job | What's included | From |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical call-out | First hour, fault finding and minor repairs | £85 |
| Landlord EICR | 1-2 bed property, report within 48 hours | £150 |
| Consumer unit upgrade | Metal 18th Edition board, RCBOs, certificate | £550 |
| EV charger | 7kW smart home charger, installed | £799 |
| Full rewire | 2-bed house, new board, certified | £3,500 |
| Solar PV | 4kW residential system, fully fitted | £4,999 |
Final quote depends on survey. See the full pricing matrix →
Reviewed by Lee Sheridan, Founder, North 85
Forty years in the North East electrical trade. Set up North 85 with his son Nate. Our story →
Why choose North 85
North 85 works across domestic and commercial electrical, rewires, testing and inspection, solar PV, battery storage and EV charging for homes, landlords, businesses and commercial sites. Everything is designed with the long-term picture in mind, not just the next job.
Survey, design, installation and aftercare handled by one team — no gaps between suppliers, no handoffs, and one point of contact throughout.
We recommend what fits the property and the long-term plan, not what has the highest margin. Clear options first, commitment second.
We started wiring North East homes in 1985. The same care that goes into a full rewire goes into a solar array or an EV charger: tidy cable runs, proper testing, the right certificate every time.
Domestic, commercial, schools and estates — the same standard of advice and delivery applies regardless of project type or scale.
Who we work with
Whether you're a homeowner planning an upgrade or a site manager looking at a larger project, North 85 is set up to support you through the whole job.
Electrical repairs, rewires, consumer units, EICR reports, solar, battery storage and EV charging planned around the home and what is likely to come next.
Explore home optionsFit-outs, testing and compliance, lighting, solar and EV charging approached with site realities, trading hours, budgets and future phases in mind.
Explore commercial optionsWhat backs this up
For your business
Commercial electrical contracting, testing and compliance, LED lighting, commercial solar, battery storage and workplace EV charging, delivered around your trading hours.
Fit-outs, distribution boards, three-phase supplies, lighting, data and ongoing maintenance for offices, retail, industrial units, schools and landlords across the North East.
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.
Like-for-like LED replacement, new lighting design, sensors and emergency lighting for warehouses, offices, car parks and retail. Typical payback under three years.
Multi-charger workplace and fleet EV charging installations with load management, billing integration and OZEV grant handling.
Large-scale solar PV installations for businesses, warehouses and commercial properties. Engineered for maximum savings with 25-year warranties and capital allowance tax relief.
Commercial battery storage systems that reduce peak demand charges, provide backup during outages and unlock grid-services revenue.
Service coverage
fully-certified renewable installations from Berwick to Middlesbrough — 18 towns covered by our Washington-based engineers. Click your town for a local breakdown.
North East UK coverage
Approximate positions
Most-installed-in towns
All 18 towns covered
Click any townOutside these 18?
Get in touch — we sometimes take on projects beyond our regular coverage area when there's a good fit.
Ask about your areaReal reviews · 5.0★
Our accreditations
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.
Free survey, fixed-price written quote, NICEIC approved electricians. Covering the entire North East from our base in Washington.