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Work we are proud to put our name to.

Solar roofs, battery storage and EV chargers around Stamford and Rutland, alongside listed country estates, flagship stores, restaurants and factories.

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installations in the archive

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Solar PV and battery storage: electrical installation by Steve Rudkin Solar PV and battery storageSolar PV and battery storage

Case study · Solar PV & battery

Solar PV and battery storage

Domestic systems in Rutland, Stamford and beyond, including Braceborough

Climate change and soaring energy prices have made this a really good time to invest in solar panels, and we are seeing more requests for this kind of work. Every system starts the same way: a call to discuss your needs, a survey of your property, a design that illustrates the configuration, then a quote and a schedule for the work.

We design, install and commission the complete package in-house: roof-mounted panels on homes and garden rooms, battery storage that keeps excess energy for a reliable supply and backup during outages, and solar compatible immersion heating such as the Solar iBoost+.

Installs in our archive include a solar system at Braceborough, near Stamford. We also regularly retrofit voltage optimisation to older existing systems, producing extra energy and adding to the customer’s annual yield, and we test, maintain, repair and upgrade systems originally installed by others.

  • MCS certified installer
  • Panels, batteries and iBoost+
  • Design to commissioning in-house
  • Repairs to systems fitted by others
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EV charging points: electrical installation by Steve Rudkin EV charging pointsEV charging points

Case study · EV charging

EV charging points

Homes and workplaces in Rutland, plus a factory in Cannock

We install electric vehicle charging points for homes and workplaces, including solar compatible chargers that help to reduce your carbon footprint and your reliance on costly fossil fuels further.

In Rutland we post-mounted a car charger in a customer’s garden border and installed four charging points at a Rutland factory. Further charge points went in at a factory in Cannock, and in July 2022 we began installing solar compatible charging points.

Because our chargers can be used with solar panels and other renewable energy sources, we can plan your charger alongside panels and battery storage as part of our complete in-house solar package. Call 01780 763415 for a free, no obligation quote.

  • Solar compatible chargers
  • Domestic and commercial
  • Wall or post mounted
  • Free, no obligation quote
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Holywell Hall: electrical installation by Steve Rudkin Holywell HallHolywell Hall

Case study · Commercial & outdoor

Holywell Hall

Grade II listed country estate, wedding and events venue

Holywell Hall is a magnificent Grade II listed country estate, extensively renovated into a stunning wedding and events venue. Alongside the manor house, the estate features a church, boat house, orangery, fishing pavilion and cottages.

We provided complete renovation of the house’s electrical infrastructure, working closely with Ross Thain Architects to keep original features intact. Lighting was designed for ceremony, dining and entertainment spaces, and the system was built to cope with the large loads of entertainment and catering suppliers.

Outside, the mile-long driveway received ground lights for a dramatic approach, while terraces and reception areas got landscape lighting, uplighters and spotlights. The church, boathouse and orangery were refurbished with lighting that creates impact without detracting from the buildings by day. The client was so pleased that we continue to provide ongoing maintenance for the estate and grounds.

Linecross: electrical installation by Steve Rudkin LinecrossLinecross

Case study · Industrial

Linecross

Manufacturing sites in Rutland and Cannock

Linecross is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of polymer and polyurethane composite products, with energy intensive machinery at its Rutland and Cannock factories. We have a longstanding relationship with the team.

We supply five-year periodic inspection and testing, complete any required fixes and issue certification to British Standard requirements. We also provide regular infrared thermography to catch unbalanced loads, poor connections and deteriorated insulation that can’t be seen by the naked eye.

New LED lighting reduces running costs by up to 60%, extends lamp life and has improved lighting levels on the factory floor. Power supply upgrades allow the system to accommodate a growing portfolio of machines, which our engineers install alongside Linecross maintenance staff with minimal disruption to production.

“Steve Rudkin Electrical Contractors have proved to be a consistently reliable, responsive, and technically competent partner to Linecross.”

David Austin, Chairman and Financial Director, Linecross
Rutland Cycling, Everards Meadows: electrical installation by Steve Rudkin Rutland Cycling, Everards MeadowsRutland Cycling, Everards Meadows

Case study · Retail

Rutland Cycling, Everards Meadows

10,000 sq ft superstore, Leicester

Rutland Cycling’s Leicester superstore was the first phase of a £30m development at Everards Meadows. The unit was bought as an empty shell, so it needed a complete electrical installation that followed the brand’s corporate guidelines and guided the customer journey.

Specialist light boxes bring signage and graphics to life, branded LED light boxes illuminate the logo, and display lighting presents merchandise at its best. LED track systems let spot and pendant lights shift position as offers change, and our engineers created a one-of-a-kind centrepiece in the atrium from old bike wheels and a bespoke lighting mechanism.

We provided a similar lighting and electrical solution at the client’s Milton Keynes store, and earlier fitted out their Cambridge Station store and bike hire room and a retro-style lighting refurbishment at Grafham.

“We’ve worked with Steve and the team on a number of projects and have always been delighted with the end result. Steve takes the time to understand our needs and the team work tirelessly to ensure that every detail is delivered just right.”

Sally Middlemiss, Ecommerce & Marketing Director, Rutland Cycling
Hoppi Dorri: electrical installation by Steve Rudkin Hoppi DorriHoppi Dorri

Case study · Hospitality

Hoppi Dorri

Pan-Asian restaurant, Stamford

Previously a Prezzo, the restaurant needed a complete refurbishment to deliver the owners’ vision of a holistic dining experience inspired by pan-Asian and Japanese street food.

A completely bespoke package gives each area its own identity. A scene-setting LED dimming system allows different moods through the day and night, while powder coated trunking, cable trays and metal conduits make the electrical system part of the industrial-inspired interior design.

A colour changing stairwell and bar and canopy lighting for a year-round outdoor area complete the scheme. Hoppi Dorri opened at the beginning of August 2019 to a fully booked restaurant.

“We are over the moon with the service Steve and his team provided. The process was totally collaborative, and we worked together to create something that will leave a lasting memory amongst our customers.”

Chris Riddle, Hoppi Dorri, Stamford
Ridgeons, Cambridge: electrical installation by Steve Rudkin Ridgeons, Cambridge

Case study · Commercial

Ridgeons, Cambridge

Timber and builders merchants, Coldhams Business Park

As part of the electrical fit-out for main contractors 7formation, we carried out the installation at Ridgeons’ new branch in Coldhams Business Park, Cambridge.

After a site visit comparing traditional steel cable tray with wire basket for the overhead containment, we chose the FastConnect range from Tamlex. The conditions in the store and the number of cables made it ideal: its coupling system and readily available bends, tees and risers allowed a fast installation with on-site flexibility.

“We found the Tamlex FastConnect very quick and easy to install, and I am already considering using it again on the next job.”

Steve Rudkin, Steve Rudkin Electrical Contractors

Project archive

Current selection of installations

Dates show when each project was first published. For more recent examples of a particular type of work, give the team a call on 01780 763415.

Solar compatible electric vehicle charging points Solar compatible electric vehicle charging points July 2022 Solar panel installations Solar panel installations July 2022 Elaborate garden lighting project, Peterborough Elaborate garden lighting project, Peterborough July 2022 Warehouse lighting project, Staffordshire Warehouse lighting project, Staffordshire October 2021 Post mounted car charger, Rutland Post mounted car charger, Rutland October 2021 Warehouse lighting ready for a racking system Warehouse lighting ready for a racking system October 2021 Ground and wall lights, Langtoft Ground and wall lights, Langtoft June 2021 Garden step lighting at a new build, Rutland Garden step lighting at a new build, Rutland June 2021 Treehouse lighting, Cambridgeshire Treehouse lighting, Cambridgeshire June 2021 Four EV charging points at a Rutland factory Four EV charging points at a Rutland factory June 2021 EV charging points at a factory in Cannock EV charging points at a factory in Cannock June 2021 Outside lighting for newly rendered houses Outside lighting for newly rendered houses June 2021 Large cabling for two big machines Large cabling for two big machines June 2020 Outside lighting at a Cambridge pub Outside lighting at a Cambridge pub June 2020 Electric vehicle charger installation Electric vehicle charger installation June 2020 Holywell Hall refurbishment Holywell Hall refurbishment November 2019 Linecross, Rutland and Cannock Linecross, Rutland and Cannock October 2019 Domestic outdoor lighting Domestic outdoor lighting October 2019 Rutland Cycling Everards Meadows superstore Rutland Cycling Everards Meadows superstore September 2019 Hoppi Dorri restaurant, Stamford Hoppi Dorri restaurant, Stamford September 2019 Cotswolds estate hotel garden lighting Cotswolds estate hotel garden lighting July 2019 Retrofitting voltage optimisation to an existing solar system Retrofitting voltage optimisation to an existing solar system July 2019 Bike shop installations with suspended LED track Bike shop installations with suspended LED track July 2019 Colour change stairwell lighting, local restaurant Colour change stairwell lighting, local restaurant July 2019 Infrared heating in a Rutland church Infrared heating in a Rutland church November 2018 Infrared heating panel in a local shop Infrared heating panel in a local shop November 2018 Spot lighting a hotel garden pergola Spot lighting a hotel garden pergola August 2018 Lighting and power, new climbing centre Leicester Lighting and power, new climbing centre Leicester August 2018 Hotel bar and front of house refurbishment Hotel bar and front of house refurbishment August 2018 Solar install at Braceborough Solar install at Braceborough August 2018 Car park lighting for a new builders merchants Car park lighting for a new builders merchants December 2017 New LED lighting scheme in a local factory New LED lighting scheme in a local factory December 2017 Ridgeons, Coldhams Business Park, Cambridge Ridgeons, Coldhams Business Park, Cambridge December 2017 LED and fibre optic lighting, local hotel suite and bar LED and fibre optic lighting, local hotel suite and bar April 2017 Lake bridge lighting at a stately home Lake bridge lighting at a stately home April 2017 LED feature and display lighting, Stamford shop LED feature and display lighting, Stamford shop April 2017 Hotel function room with dimmable LED chandeliers Hotel function room with dimmable LED chandeliers April 2017 Lighting and electrics for a large extension, Bourne Lighting and electrics for a large extension, Bourne April 2017 Swimming pool external lighting, Rutland Swimming pool external lighting, Rutland April 2017 Grain dryer electrics at a Rutland farm Grain dryer electrics at a Rutland farm April 2017 Bowling alley with LED floor up lights Bowling alley with LED floor up lights April 2017 Christmas lights in a garden Christmas lights in a garden April 2017

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