Portcullis Power Solutions

03/06/2026

⚡ Thinking about an EV charger at home? Here's what Cheshire homeowners need to know.

Electric vehicle ownership is growing fast across Cheshire - and the single thing that makes EV ownership genuinely practical rather than just aspirational is having a dedicated home charging point.

A standard three-pin socket will charge your car. But it's slow, inconvenient, and puts sustained load on a circuit that was never designed for it. A dedicated 7kW home charger gives you three to four times the charging speed - plug in when you get home, wake up to a full battery. Every day.

What does it cost?

- Standard home installation from £600
- Longer cable runs or garage installs from £700
- Consumer unit upgrade required? We handle that too, in the same visit

Smart charging = cheaper running costs

A smart charger lets you schedule overnight charging when electricity is cheapest. On an Octopus off-peak tariff that alone can save you hundreds of pounds a year.

Already got solar panels? A solar-integrated smart charger routes surplus generation directly into your car instead of selling it back to the grid at a lower rate. Best of both worlds.

We're NAPIT-accredited, OZEV-compliant, based in Cheshire, and we use our own engineers on every job - no subcontractors. Fixed quotes after survey, no surprises on the day.

Full guide to EV charger installation in Cheshire - costs, suitability, what's involved - on the link below.

📞 01270 919 999
🌐 www.portcullispower.co.uk/ev-charger-installation-cheshire/

01/06/2026

What do we do?

We roast coffee that people become mildly obsessed with. ☕️

We create spaces people actually want to spend time in. We bring people together.
We fuel early mornings, long catch ups, quick pit stops and big ideas.
We care about the beans, the process, the atmosphere and the people walking through the door.

Good coffee is easy.

Creating a feeling people come back for again and again? That’s the important bit.

That’s what we do at Crave Coffee.

“Crave Passion. Savour Taste.”

01/06/2026

🌞 Another solar install completed - this time in Stoke!

We added a full solar and battery storage system for an OAPs home in Stoke, and the numbers speak for themselves.

On a good day this system generates enough electricity to:

✅ Power the entire building
✅ Fully charge the battery storage
✅ Sell the surplus back to the grid

That means the homeowner could be looking at zero energy bills - and actually getting paid by their energy supplier instead.

The system features a SunSynk hybrid inverter paired with battery storage units, with panels installed across multiple roof aspects to maximise generation throughout the day.

Jobs like this are why we do what we do - cutting bills permanently for people who need it most.

Thinking about solar? We cover Cheshire and the surrounding area. Free survey, no obligation quote.

📞 Call us on 01270 919999
🌐 www.portcullispower.co.uk

31/05/2026

29/05/2026

Three of our vans. One team. All of Cheshire covered. 🚐🚐🚐

Portcullis Power Solutions was founded by Jason and Hayden back in 2018. Seven years and over 4,000 jobs later, we've grown into a proper team - and we're still the same local, reliable electricians we've always been.

Whether it's a single socket or a full commercial installation, solar panels or an EV charger - we turn up when we say we will, do the job properly, and certify everything on completion.

Based in Nantwich. Working across the whole of Cheshire and the North West.

📞 01270 919 999 | portcullispower.co.uk

28/05/2026

☀️ Days like this remind you exactly why we do what we do.

Out on the Isle of Anglesey today carrying out a solar and battery survey for one of our existing customers - stunning location, brilliant weather, and a great opportunity to help them take control of their energy bills.

More of this, please. 🌊

📞 01270 919999

27/05/2026

Does your fuse board need replacing? Here's how to tell. 🔌

Most homeowners never think about their consumer unit until something goes wrong. But there are some clear warning signs that yours might be overdue an upgrade:

→ It's more than 25 years old
→ It uses rewirable fuses rather than circuit breakers
→ It has no RCD protection
→ Circuit breakers are tripping regularly
→ It feels warm to the touch or has scorch marks around it
→ You're adding an EV charger, solar panels or doing a major renovation

A modern consumer unit gives you full RCD protection on every circuit, a metal enclosure (required since 2016), and the peace of mind that your home's electrics are up to current standards.

We've written a full guide covering everything you need to know - including what the installation involves and what it costs.

👇 Read it here:
portcullispower.co.uk/do-i-need-a-new-consumer-unit/

Free quotes across Cheshire. 📞 01270 919 999

25/05/2026

We get asked this all the time - is solar actually worth it in Cheshire? ☀️

Here's the honest answer:
→ A typical 4kW system generates around 3,400 kWh per year
→ Average bill savings: £600–£900 a year
→ Add battery storage and you're using your own power at night too
→ Payback period: typically 6–9 years - after that it's free electricity
→ And yes, solar works on cloudy days - panels generate from daylight, not just sunshine

Electricity prices aren't coming back down. Solar hardware costs have fallen significantly. The Smart Export Guarantee even pays you for surplus power you send back to the grid.

We've put together a full guide covering costs, roof suitability, MCS certification and what the installation actually involves - written for Cheshire homeowners, not a generic copy-paste.

👇 Read it here:
www.portcullispower.co.uk/solar-panels-cheshire/

Free no-obligation survey available. Call 01270 919 999.

22/05/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another 5-star review - thank you Richard!

Really pleased we could turn this around so quickly. Key dropped off same day, site visit the next, remedial work done, certificate issued the day after. That's exactly the kind of service we aim for every time.

If you've had work done by us recently, we'd love to hear from you - every review genuinely helps other local homeowners and businesses find us.

👇 Leave us a review or read what our customers say:
portcullispower.co.uk/testimonials/

📞 01270 919 999

20/05/2026

Quick one - do you know if your property has a valid EICR?

An Electrical Installation Condition Report is a full inspection of your property's wiring and electrics. For landlords, it's a legal requirement every 5 years. For homeowners, it's the best way to make sure everything is safe and up to standard.

We carry out EICRs across Cheshire - fast turnaround, clear report, no jargon.

https://www.portcullispower.co.uk/eicr-cheshire/

Got questions? Drop us a message or call 01270 919 999.