Find electrical projects before the first fix begins

New homes, extensions, loft conversions and property renovations are being planned in your area. Many could create opportunities for electrical work. Planr helps you find relevant projects and introduce your business while they’re still taking shape.

The electrical work starts long before anyone picks up a screwdriver

Picture a homeowner planning a two-storey extension, complete with a new kitchen and additional bedrooms.

There could be lighting, sockets, new circuits, outdoor electrics or consumer unit work involved. But you might not hear about the project until a builder needs an electrician.

The original planning application could have been sitting on the council website for weeks.

Checking those websites manually takes time, especially when most applications won’t be relevant to the services you offer.

Planr searches the planning records and highlights projects that could be worth a closer look.

What Planr looks for for electricians

Planr identifies planning applications that may create opportunities for electrical contractors, including:

• New homes: Potential full electrical installations, from first fix through to final fittings.

• Extensions: Additional rooms that may need lighting, sockets and new electrical circuits.

• Loft conversions: Projects that could involve lighting, power and electrical alterations.

• Property conversions: Buildings being converted into flats or other residential accommodation.

• Commercial developments: Potential electrical installation or refurbishment work, depending on the project.

• Solar and EV installations: Applications explicitly mentioning these systems, where planning consent is required.

Electrical work itself doesn’t usually require a planning application. Planr therefore looks at the proposed building work and its potential relevance to your trade. It doesn’t claim that every project needs an electrician or that one hasn’t already been appointed.

Make an introduction while the project is being planned

Once you’ve found an application that interests you, Planr helps you turn that information into a personalised introduction.

Rather than sending a generic message about electrical services, your letter can refer to the proposed project and explain how your business may be able to help.

On Growth and Pro, Planr can also learn about your services from your website, whether you specialise in domestic installations, commercial work, EV charging or something else.

Download your letter to print and post yourself, or use Planr’s Print & Post service for £2.50 per letter. You review and approve every letter before anything is sent.

Find potential work without relying entirely on referrals

Word of mouth is valuable, but it doesn’t always tell you what’s being planned just around the corner.

Planr gives you another way to look for potential electrical projects across your chosen council areas.

Review the applications, decide which ones suit your services and introduce yourself professionally. Some projects won’t be right for you, but the relevant ones no longer have to go unnoticed simply because you didn’t have time to search the council website.