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EV charger surveys

EV Charger Survey Services Across the UK

From £150. Same-day delivery. BS 7671 evidence ready to use.

Electrical supply assessment, consumer unit analysis, cable routing options, earthing and bonding review, charger location options, DNO notification assessment, and labelled site photos.

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Guide pricing from £150. We confirm scope, lead time, and the final quote before booking.

From £150 per survey
Same-day pack delivery
BS 7671 compliance evidence
UK-wide coverage
What's in the pack

EV charger survey pack contents

An EV charger survey pack documents the electrical infrastructure needed for safe charger installation. The pack covers supply capacity assessment, earthing arrangement documentation, and charger location assessment.

Cable routing notes and any DNO or BS 7671 compliance issues are documented. Delivered same day via Vertex Portal.

What the surveyor checks

EV charger survey checklist

Supply

Supply capacity

  • Main fuse rating assessed
  • Available capacity confirmed
  • Existing supply supports charger load verified
  • Supply upgrade needs flagged if required
Safety

Earthing and bonding

  • TN-C-S, TN-S, or TT earthing type documented
  • Bonding arrangements checked
  • EV charger requirements verified
  • Safety compliance confirmed
Location

Charger location

  • Proposed mounting position assessed
  • Cable run length from consumer unit calculated
  • Access constraints documented
  • Structural feasibility confirmed
Compliance

Compliance context

  • BS 7671 requirements documented
  • DNO notification needs assessed
  • OLEV/OZEV grant evidence requirements flagged
  • Installation pathway clarified
Pricing

EV charger survey costs

EV charger surveys start from £150 per property. The price depends on scope and property complexity — single charger on an external wall is straightforward; multi-point installations or properties needing DNO assessment take more work.

We confirm scope, lead time, and the final number before anything is booked. No surprises on the invoice.

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EV charger installation location assessment

What is an EV charger survey?

An EV charger survey is a site assessment carried out before a charging point is installed. It checks electrical supply capacity, cable routing options, consumer unit availability, and earthing requirements.

The pack gives installers evidence-led documentation for BS 7671 compliance and safe installation. OZEV/EVHS grant evidence is included where applicable.

Whether you're fitting a 7kW wallbox or a 22kW dedicated charge point, the electrical assessment and location evidence your team needs is in the pack.

What's included

EV charger survey deliverables

The exact deliverables depend on what's booked, but every EV charger survey includes evidence that supports installation decisions and regulatory compliance.

Electrical

Electrical supply assessment

  • Consumer unit location and spare capacity
  • Electrical supply type and capacity (single or three-phase)
  • Fuse/breaker availability for charge point circuit
  • Supply upgrade feasibility where needed
Cable routing

Cable routing and installation

  • Cable route identification from consumer unit to charge point
  • Conduit, ducting, and protection options documented
  • Cable length assessment and practical constraints
  • Underground vs. surface routing evaluation
Charge locations

Charge point location options

  • Multiple installation location options identified
  • Wall, post, or pedestal suitability assessed
  • Weather and vehicle access issues documented
  • Photos and measurements of proposed areas
Safety

Earthing, bonding, and safety

  • Earthing and bonding requirements review
  • RCD and overcurrent protection assessment
  • BS 7671 compliance framework documented
  • Tethered cable vs. socket provision guidance
DNO

DNO notification assessment

  • Distribution Network Operator notification requirements evaluated
  • Supply capacity thresholds and export scenarios assessed
  • Notification trigger documentation for compliance
  • Impact on installation timeline identified
System integration

Integration with existing systems

  • Existing solar PV systems evaluated where present
  • Battery storage integration considerations
  • Load management and smart charging implications
  • Combined system electrical impact assessed
Live EV case study

Semi-detached home with solar, battery, and EV charger assessment

Semi-detached home with 4kW solar PV and 5kWh battery storage. 100A supply, limited consumer unit space. Garage and driveway locations assessed, cable routed from garage to external wall. DNO notification not required. Full electrical and load management documentation in the pack.

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Combined systems

EV Chargers, Solar, and Battery Storage

Many EV charger installations involve homes with solar PV or battery storage. Our surveys assess all systems together to optimise design and electrical load management.

Solar + EV

Solar PV and EV charger integration

  • Solar PV export capacity and charger demand evaluated together
  • Smart charging and demand-side management compatibility
  • Electrical circuit interaction and cable routing optimised
  • MCS and OZEV/EVHS grant compliance documented
Battery + EV

Battery storage and EV charger interaction

  • Battery discharge timing and EV charging load management
  • Consumer unit capacity with both systems load assessed
  • Cable routing optimisation for battery and charger circuits
  • DNO notification considerations for combined systems
Solar + Battery + EV

Solar, battery, and EV integrated assessment

  • Three-system electrical load and generation profile
  • Export, storage, and consumption scenarios documented
  • Smart charging, load shifting, and grant-eligible setups reviewed
  • Full evidence pack covering all three technologies

What the surveyor checks on site

1

Electrical supply assessment

Consumer unit location and capacity evaluated. Main fuse/breaker rating confirmed. Spare ways or RCD availability checked. Single-phase or three-phase supply verified for charger requirements.

2

Earthing arrangement check

TN-C-S, TN-S, or TT earthing type documented. Bonding arrangements verified. RCD protection and overcurrent settings assessed for EV charger safety compliance.

3

Cable routing analysis

Route identified from consumer unit to proposed charge point location. Cable length measured. Obstacles noted. Underground vs. surface routing options evaluated for feasibility.

4

Charge point location assessment

Proposed mounting position suitability reviewed. Wall, post, or pedestal options evaluated. Vehicle access, weather exposure, and structural feasibility confirmed.

5

System integration review

Existing solar PV systems assessed if present. Battery storage interaction documented. Load management and smart charging implications flagged. Combined electrical impact evaluated.

6

Compliance and DNO check

BS 7671 compliance framework documented. DNO notification requirements assessed. OZEV/EVHS grant evidence flagged. Pack QC before portal release—your office, design, and install teams get a complete, verified document.

How Vertex compares

Vertex EV surveys vs typical installers or one-off providers

Aspect Vertex Typical installer or one-off survey
Turnaround Same day to portal 3–7 days, emailed as PDF
Delivery Portal (office, design, install teams access) Email, often incomplete for compliance handoff
Quality check QC before release; BS 7671 and DNO verified Variable; often missing compliance flags
Electrical depth Supply, earthing, cable routing, DNO, grant prep Basic; DNO and compliance often missed
Team access Office, design, install all access same pack Install team only; office/design chase for detail
Pricing transparency From £150, confirmed before booking Variable, surprises on invoice
Common doubts

Questions installers ask about EV charger surveys

Objection

Isn't an EV survey just checking the consumer unit?

No. A proper EV survey covers earthing type (TN-C-S/TN-S/TT), bonding requirements, cable routing options from CU to charge point, location suitability, DNO notification needs, and OZEV/EVHS grant evidence. Missing any of these delays installation or creates compliance risk.

Objection

Why not just send my electrician to assess?

Your electrician can install, but a structured survey pack serves office, design, and install teams—not just the installer. It documents decisions (cable routing, supply capacity, grant requirements) so your office team can quote accurately and designers can plan efficiently. One tool for the whole team.

Objection

Do I need a survey for simple 7kW wallbox installs?

Yes. Even simple installs need earthing verification, cable route confirmation, and DNO notification check. A survey pack prevents on-site surprises (limited consumer unit space, wrong earthing type) that otherwise delay the job or require rework.

Why Vertex

Why installer teams use Vertex for EV surveys

Speed

Same-day pack delivery

Survey completed, pack delivered through the portal the same day. Your design team starts work immediately.

Consistency

Same format every time

Every EV charger pack follows the same structure. Your office team processes jobs faster because the format never changes.

Evidence

Compliance-ready documentation

BS 7671 evidence, earthing documentation, and DNO assessment captured in a format that supports grant applications and sign-off.

Proof and standards

15,000+ surveys completed. Same QC, same standards.

Every EV charger survey follows the same quality process as our ASHP packs (8.7/10 audit score). Same-day delivery, QC check before release, structured format for office and install teams.

View examples

Sample EV charger survey pack

See the exact format, evidence structure, and navigator your team will use. Anonymised from a real installation: semi-detached home with solar and battery, EV charger on driveway.

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Real work

Solar, battery, and EV case study

Live anonymised survey showing EV charger assessment with integrated solar and battery. Full electrical, cable routing, and DNO documentation. OZEV grant preparation included in the pack.

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Standards

BS 7671 and grant compliance

Every EV survey documents BS 7671 electrical safety compliance, DNO notification requirements, and OZEV/EVHS grant eligibility. Earthing type, cable protection, and safety documentation captured for office and installation sign-off.

Resources

Guides and resources for EV charger installers

Deepen your understanding of EV survey scope, electrical requirements, and system integration with solar and battery.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about EV charger surveys

An EV charger survey includes electrical supply assessment (consumer unit, spare capacity, single/three-phase), earthing type documentation (TN-C-S, TN-S, TT), cable routing analysis, charge point location assessment, system integration review (if solar or battery present), DNO notification requirements, and OZEV/EVHS grant preparation. All delivered in a structured pack via Vertex Portal same day.

EV charger surveys start from £150 per property. The exact price depends on scope (single location vs. multiple options) and property complexity (single-phase vs. three-phase supply, DNO assessment). We confirm scope, timeline, and the final quote before booking—no hidden fees.

Coverage

EV Charger Surveys Across the UK

Based in Doncaster, we provide EV charger surveys across England, Scotland, and Wales. Select your area below:

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