Celebrating 49 fantastic years of professional electricals

About Penmilne

Celebrating 49 fantastic years of complete professional endorsed electricals

Forty-nine  Years of Excellence

Since 1977 we have built a reputation on:

Quality, experience & safety: works comply with current regulations

Long‑term relationships: Many clients have been with us for decades.

Community focus: From local homeowners, local authorities, landlords and letting agents, we help keep Hitchin & Hertfordshire running smoothly.

We are proud to remain a family-run company, built on a foundation of reputation and unwavering commitment to quality. From our base in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, Penmilne has been providing excellent service levels for nearly five decades. We look forward to continuing this journey and serving our clients for many years to come.

We believe that our dedication to quality is reflected in our award-winning status, but more importantly in the long-standing relationships we have with our clients.

We’re not just an electrical contractor; we’re a trusted partner for a wide range of valued clients, including domestic homeowners, Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Letting Agents, Private Rented Sector Landlords, Schools, Nurseries, Sports and Social Clubs..

Penmilne created their EVChargeInstallers.com division to facilitate the installation of EV charge point technology in local homes and businesses. The growth in the use of Electric Vehicles brings great benefits to our communities, improving air quality, reducing noise pollution, along with financial benefits for EV users.

EVchargeinstallers.com is wholly owned and managed by Penmilne Contractors Ltd.

Penmilne - Trusted & Approved by the NICEIC

Unsafe electrics can look just like safe electrics – you can’t always tell from the outside whether an installation has been completed safely. Which is why it pays hire an NICEIC-registered electrician, whose compliance with the highest safety standards has been independently assessed and verified.

NICEIC-registered electricians are among the UK’s most qualified and trusted tradespeople. They are held to trusted standards of competence and safety and subject to regular assessments and continuing professional development (CPD) to ensure they are continuing to comply with those standards.

So, whether you’re a homeowner who needs additional sockets, a landlord seeking a qualified electrician to check your property, or a business needing electrical work carried out at your commercial premises, you can trust an NICEIC-registered electrician to keep your home or building safe.

Penmilne Contractors – Platinum Partner Award

A New Milestone for Fire Safety in Herts, Beds & Cambs

Penmilne Contractors is proud to announce that we have been awarded Aico’s Platinum Partner status – the highest honour for fire safety and electrical compliance expertise in the UK.

This recognition confirms that our team meets, and often exceeds, the strictest fire safety standards required by homeowners, landlords, letting agents and local authorities. Our team completed intensive, hands on sessions at Aico’s training centre in Ireland, with additional training sessions held in Hitchin.

Penmilne have ongoing Aico Technical Support with access to the latest product updates, firmware, and best practice guidelines.

What This Means for Local Residents & Businesses

Fully compliant fire alarm installations.

Peace of mind knowing your system is backed by Aico’s 25 year reputation and Penmilne’s expertise.

Our Fire Safety Services include:

Design & installation of domestic Aico fire alarm systems (wireless & hard wired)

Smoke and heat detector placement and commissioning

Annual testing & maintenance contracts

Accreditations

Penmilne are approved as an NICEIC’s “Find a Trusted Tradesperson”, this is a searchable register to assist new customers in locating a trusted NICEIC tradesperson in their local area.