Story Electrical

10/10/2026

Fridays are for networking. ☕🤝

Every Friday morning you'll find me at BNI Rutland, sitting round a table with a group of local business owners who genuinely want to see each other succeed. Early start, strong coffee and a room full of people looking out for one another.

Yesterday was a bit special. I was presented with my 5 Diamond Master Connector pin for inviting 25 visitors to our chapter.

For anyone not familiar with BNI, the Master Connector pin recognises members who bring new people into the room. Every diamond represents five visitors invited, so five diamonds means 25 business owners who've come along, sat at our table and seen what BNI Rutland is all about. It isn't a sales award. It's about growing the network, because the more good people in the room, the more every member benefits.

I'll be honest, BNI has been one of the best decisions I've made for Story Electrical. It's brought us quality referrals from people who trust us, introduced me to business owners I now count as friends, and kept me sharp on how I talk about what we do. In a trade where reputation is everything, being recommended by someone who knows your work is worth more than any advert.

If you run a business in Rutland, Stamford or Peterborough and you've never seen a BNI meeting, come and be visitor number 26. Drop me a message and I'll save you a seat. ⚡

We power you, one connection at a time.

08/10/2026

Two engineers, two installs, one standard 🔌

Sunshine, a crisp autumn sky and two of our lads out on separate Ohme installs. Different homes, different challenges, same attention to detail.

Craig was on the first job, fitting an Ohme Home Pro to a lovely old brick wall, tucked neatly beside the downpipe so it sits right where the car parks. Back at the meter position, a clean set of Henley blocks and a new isolator, everything labelled, dressed and tidy. It's the bit most customers never look at twice, but it's the bit that tells you everything about how a job's been done.

Reece took on the second, an Ohme ePod on a freshly rendered wall. His cable run was the real craftsmanship here. Clipped tight alongside the downpipe so it practically disappears, tucked along the door threshold, then through to the garage in white trunking that blends straight into the wall. No sagging cables, no shortcuts, nothing for the customer to trip over or wince at.

That's what we mean when we say we compete on quality, not price. Anyone can hang a charger on a wall. Doing it so it looks like it was always meant to be there takes pride.

Proud of you both, Craig and Reece. 👏

⚡ OZEV Authorised | Approved Ohme Installer | NAPIT Accredited

📍 Serving Peterborough, South Lincolnshire and Rutland

📞 01733 913133

We power you, one connection at a time.

30/09/2026

This is not just a charger on a wall.

This is a Rolec EVO. Socketed. Graphite grey. Set against hand-laid red brick, warmed by the late September sun.

Notice the soft glow of that light ring. Calm. Reassuring. Ready when you are.

And the cable? Not just any cable. A generous coil of sunshine yellow, swing tag still attached, freshly unwrapped and plugged in for its very first charge.

But here's the really indulgent part. That same September sun on the brick is also landing on the roof. The solar panels soak it up, and every drop the house doesn't need goes straight into the car.

Sunshine in. Miles out. Practically free.

Fitted, tested and certified by a Story Electrical engineer to BS 7671 18th Edition. Neat. Level. Not a clip out of place.

This is not just an EV charger installation.

This is a Story Electrical EV charger installation.

⚡ OZEV Authorised | NAPIT | CHAS

📍 Peterborough, South Lincolnshire and Rutland

📞 01733 913133

We power you, one connection at a time.

16/09/2026

Proud boss moment 🙌

Check out this install from our very own home grown talent, Luke.

Today Luke fitted an Ohme Home Pro for a lovely couple in a new build, and it wasn't a straightforward one. The garage supply wasn't up to the job, and getting a cable there left two options: lift a stretch of freshly laid slabs, or clip a cable along a fence. The fence was never on the table. It's not safe, it's not compliant, and it's not how we do things.

So we found a better way.

Luke lifted just one slab (and relaid it so well you'd never know), took the cable across to the boundary wall, clipped it neatly along, and mounted the Home Pro right there. With its 8m tethered lead, the customers now have loads of flexibility in where they park, without a single compromise on safety.

The result? A tidy, compliant install and a very happy couple. We even had time to fit some new garage lights before we packed up.

And the icing on the cake: the customer sent us a lovely message singing Luke's praises. That's the kind of feedback that makes this job worth doing, and it's exactly why we invest in growing our own talent. Well done Luke 👏

Thinking about an EV charger but worried your property is a bit tricky? That's where we come in. As OZEV authorised and approved Ohme installers covering Peterborough, South Lincolnshire and Rutland, we'll always find the right solution, not just the quickest one.

📞 Call the team on 01733 913133 or drop me a message to book your survey.

Story Electrical & Sons. We power you, one connection at a time. ⚡

04/09/2026

Another five star review landed yesterday, and this one made the whole team smile.

John had an EV home charger fitted by us recently. What he mentioned first wasn't the kit or the cable run. It was the communication before we'd even turned up. Every question answered, everything explained, no guesswork.

Then Luke arrived, got the job done properly, and left John happy with the lot.

That order matters to us. A charger installation isn't just a box on a wall. It's a permanent addition to your home's electrical system, and you deserve to understand exactly what's happening before anyone drills a single hole.

We're OZEV Authorised and NAPIT accredited, and every install is done to BS 7671 18th Edition. But the thing we're proudest of is that 42 reviews in, we're still sitting on a straight 5.0.

Thank you John. And well done Luke.

Thinking about an EV charger at home or across your business sites? Drop me a message or give the office a ring and we'll talk you through your options honestly, no pressure.

We power you, one connection at a time.

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17/08/2026

Well, this made our week.

We've been nominated for Top Trades category at the Deepings Business Awards 2026 and honestly, it means a lot.

We're a local firm doing local work. Rewires, fault-finding, EV chargers, the odd emergency callout on a Sunday. Nothing flashy. So to be put forward by the people we work for and alongside in the Deepings is something we're pretty chuffed about.

Voting is now open, and it takes about a minute. If we've ever done a good job for you, we'd be very grateful for your vote:

👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkphaluGAqm6FAeIlqC0UM4l4qN2Wk9qI6eqwIYPvlXvoFeQ/viewform

Voting closes 31st of August.

Thank you to every customer who's picked up the phone to us over the years, and to the team who turn up and do it properly, day in day out. This one's yours as much as ours.

— Mark, Story Electrical

Voting Form - Please use this form to cast your votes. You may vote in as many categories as you like. Voting closes on the 31st August 2026 and the Awards will be presented on Saturday 17th October 2026.

10/08/2026

Myth: Story Electrical just does EV charger installs.

Busted.

Here's a Grade I listed building where we've just run in a new 4-core SWA and earth cable for a 200A supply.

Hard to believe a building this size has been running off a 100A single phase supply.

We've been on this project a few years now, slowly helping bring the building back to life for a new family to enjoy.

Heritage buildings need a different approach, routing, fixing methods, and consent all have to be considered before a single cable goes in. It's slower, more thought-out work, and we love it.

If you're looking for assistance with projects at heritage buildings, get in touch.

Email [email protected]

Call 01733 913133

06/08/2026

Remember my post about the customer who got quoted an outdoor 13A socket to charge his car? Well, look what he got instead. And he's certainly pleased with the outcome.

Job done, customer chuffed, and a proper EV charger sat where a fire hazard was almost bolted to his wall.

Instead of a domestic socket never designed to take the daily punishment of vehicle charging, he's now got a Rolec EVO EV charger installed properly and safely. Full protection built in: an SPD to guard against surges, and a bidirectional RCD to catch faults a standard RCD would miss entirely. No overloaded ring main. No degrading socket. No "hope for the best."

This is the bit that gets lost when people chase the cheapest quote: an EV charger installed properly isn't just about compliance, it's about a system that's actually designed to do the job for years, not weeks.

He went from being seriously alarmed at what he'd nearly had installed, to genuinely relieved and delighted with what he ended up with. That's the whole job in a nutshell.

Proper kit. Proper installation. Proper peace of mind.

Thinking about EV charging at home? Don't risk a bodged job off the back of a cheap quote. Get in touch with Story Electrical for a proper assessment and quote, done right, first time.

📧 [email protected]
📞 01733 913133

We power you, one connection at a time.

01/08/2026

Three reviews. Two weeks. One Story.

There's a moment on every EV charger install that customers rarely see coming, it's not the fixing of the unit to the wall, it's everything that happens after.

This month, three different customers took the time to tell us what stood out. And interestingly, it wasn't just the chargers.
Gerard at Interlace had us supply and install two Rolec Zura dual chargers at their workplace in Linton. Mandy had her Rolec fitted at home and, in her words, couldn't be happier with the service. And James? He mentioned Luke turning up on time, doing a professional job, cleaning up after himself, and then staying to make sure he was fully connected and comfortable using the app before leaving.

That last bit is the part we're most chuffed about.

Because anyone can bolt a charger to a wall.

The difference is in how the job is quoted, how the site is left, and how the product is handed over. It's why we're a national and local award-winning business, and why customers keep describing the price as reasonable for the quality delivered, we don't cut corners, we don't spur off ring mains, and we don't leave until you're confident with your kit.

To Gerard, Mandy and James, thank you for trusting Story Electrical, and for taking the time to share your experience. Reviews like these mean the world to a family business.

And a special mention to Luke, this is exactly the standard we hold ourselves to, every single install.

Commercial or domestic EV charging across Lincolnshire, Rutland and Peterborough

we power you, one connection at a time. ⚡

28/07/2026

Another happy EV driver on the road! ⚡🚗

This one's a bit special. Working alongside our friends at Ohme, we had an enquiry from a lady living in an apartment with her own dedicated parking spot — and like many flat owners, she thought getting an EV charger just wasn't possible.

Not on our watch! 💪

We helped her apply for the government grant for flat owners and renters (yes, that's a real thing — and it saved her money!), then got to work installing her charger by coming off her incoming supply. With the help of EV Blocks and EV Tower, the finished result looks fantastic.

There was plenty of back and forth with the building management company along the way, but we handled all of that too — and today the charger went in. One very happy customer! 😊

That's the difference when you choose an award-winning company — we're with you every step of the way, from paperwork to plug-in.

Live in a flat or apartment and think an EV charger is out of reach? Give us a shout — we'll sort the lot for you, grant included! 👇

📞 01733 913133
📩 [email protected]