Take a look at our guide to new electric connection costs and timescales, so you can put a budget and plan in place to complete any necessary work. Click on the connection services, generation connections, disconnections and non-contestable work tabs to find out more and to apply for a quote or estimate today.
Also, if you require more information regarding your new electric connection costs, contact a member of our experienced team.
Guaranteed Standard | Average time to receive a quotation | Prices from (ex. VAT) | Average price (ex.VAT) | Average time to get a connection from payment | |
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Notification of a Heat Pump or EV Charger Installation
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Guaranteed Standard N/A | Average time to receive a quotation Notifications processed within 10 working days | Prices from (ex. VAT) N/A | Average price (ex.VAT) N/A | Average time to get a connection from payment |
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Application to install a Heat Pump or EV Charger
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Guaranteed Standard single domestic premises - 5 to 15 days | Average time to receive a quotation 7 days (excludes days on pause) | Prices from (ex. VAT) Fuse Upgrade Only - No cost to customer | Average price (ex.VAT) Cut out replacement - £500 |
Average time to get a connection from payment
6 weeks
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Service Alterations
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Guaranteed Standard 5 days | Average time to receive a quotation 4 days (excludes days on pause) | Prices from (ex. VAT) £628 single phase | Average price (ex.VAT) £820 single phase |
Average time to get a connection from payment
7 weeks
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1 Standard connection
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Guaranteed Standard 5 days | Average time to receive a quotation 5 days (excludes days on pause) | Prices from (ex. VAT) £995 | Average price (ex.VAT) £3,210 (no low voltage mains cable required) |
Average time to get a connection from payment
9 weeks
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Up to 4 standard connections
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Guaranteed Standard 15 days | Average time to receive a quotation 15 days (excludes days on pause) | Prices from (ex. VAT) £3,900 | Average price (ex.VAT) £9,280 |
Average time to get a connection from payment
14 weeks
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Over 4 standard connections (based on 6 typical connections)
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Guaranteed Standard 25 days | Average time to receive a quotation 22 days (excludes days on pause) | Prices from (ex. VAT) £5,900 | Average price (ex.VAT) £10,360 |
Average time to get a connection from payment
20 weeks
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Typical small business connection
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Guaranteed Standard 25 days | Average time to receive a quotation 22 days (excludes days on pause) | Prices from (ex. VAT) £1,700 | Average price (ex.VAT) £13,160 |
Average time to get a connection from payment
14 weeks
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Multiple small business connection (based on 6 typical connections)
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Guaranteed Standard 25 days | Average time to receive a quotation 22 days (excludes days on pause) | Prices from (ex. VAT) £12,000 | Average price (ex.VAT) £31,500 |
Average time to get a connection from payment
19 weeks
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Typical large business connection
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Guaranteed Standard 35 days | Average time to receive a quotation 30 days (excludes days on pause) | Prices from (ex. VAT) £25,000 | Average price (ex.VAT) £48,750 |
Average time to get a connection from payment
26 weeks
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Extra high voltage connections
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Guaranteed Standard 65 days | Average time to receive a quotation 65 days (excludes days on pause) | Prices from (ex. VAT) POA | Average price (ex.VAT) POA |
Average time to get a connection from payment
2 years
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Unmetered connections
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Guaranteed Standard 25 days | Average time to receive a quotation 25 days (excludes days on pause) | Prices from (ex. VAT) £610 | Average price (ex.VAT) £5,200 |
Average time to get a connection from payment
6 weeks
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Legal disclaimer: We have developed the guide to prices and timescales to assist you with connections applications. They give a general illustration of connections cost and time to connect only and cannot be relied upon to assess the terms of connections for specific premises.
Nothing in this disclaimer limits or excludes our liability for (a) death or personal injury caused by our negligence; (b) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (c) any other liability that cannot be limited or excluded by applicable law.
Subject to the above, we shall not be liable to you in tort (including negligence) or otherwise, arising under or in connection with your use of the guide prices and timescales for: (a) loss of profits; (b) loss of sales or business; (c) loss of agreements or contracts; (d) loss of anticipated savings; (e) loss of or damage to goodwill; or (g) any indirect or consequential loss.
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