Cost, time and what's involved
New connection
If you are looking to connect a commercial project such as a development of five or more houses, a new factory or office building, we’re here to help you gain an understanding of the cost, time and steps involved. Our experienced engineers have extensive knowledge to assist you with your new electricity connection.
If you're not sure where to begin or if you'd like to explore your options, we offer pre-application support tools. These include our Open Data Portal, Technical Design Specifications library (G81), and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
If you already have a clear idea of what you need, simply submit an online application and we'll work with you to provide the most suitable and cost-effective connection.
Cost and time
The cost and timing of each project can vary depending on several factors. Since each connection project is unique, we're unable to provide an exact price or time frames online. The cost and time is determined on the specific work required. Therefore, the price will be provided once we receive and review your application and in some instances we may need to visit you first to provide you with an accurate quotation.
Cost: From £4,000
Typical average price per property: £10,250
Quote time: 11 working days
Work: May take 10 weeks once payment has been accepted
Cost: Provided after application review
Quote time: 25 working days
Work: May take 12-14 weeks once you have paid
Cost: Provided after application review
Quote time: 25 working days
Work: May take up to 26 weeks once you have paid
Cost: Provided after application review
Quote time: 50 working days
Work: May take up to 2 years once you have paid
What's involved
Understanding your requirements
If you're not sure where to begin or if you'd like to explore your options, use our pre-application support tools.
Already know what you need
If you have a clear idea of what you need, the next step is to submit an application.
We will send you a price
Once we have reviewed your application, we will send you a price detailing the service we will provide. If you're happy to go ahead, we would need full payment to proceed with booking in the work.
Ready to go ahead
We'll book in the work and take care of all the necessary arrangements including obtaining any third party permissions or access.
We'll complete the work
We’ll install your electricity connection. Once this is complete, the next step is to arrange for the installation of electricity meters at your property by contacting you electricity supplier.
If you're not sure where to begin or if you'd like to explore your options, we offer pre-application support tools. These include our Open Data Portal, Technical Design Specifications library (G81), and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
