Using the OZEV grant for an EV charger in Caerphilly
Who qualifies for the OZEV EV charger grant in Caerphilly, how much it knocks off, and how we handle the paperwork end-to-end.
If a previous certificate exists, grants & funding usually starts by checking whether it still reflects reality. Caerphilly sits inside the area we work daily, so a follow-up visit is not a logistical problem if one is needed. It is the difference between a fixed price and an estimate. Property in Caerphilly varies street to street, so the honest answer to "what will it cost" is that it depends on flat owners need landlord/freeholder permission in writing; the grant — checkable in under an hour. Nothing about it is unusual for property of that age. Grants & funding is one of the more commonly misquoted jobs, largely because nobody tests before pricing it.
- Pairs with smart tariffs (Octopus Intelligent Go etc.) It is checked before anything is signed.
- Up to £350 off the install for eligible homes Checked at first fix and again at test.
- A property with landlords across Caerphilly can claim up to two grants needs the circuit isolated before further testing.
- Flat owners need landlord/freeholder permission in writing; the grant, which testing separates from the other candidates rather than guesswork.
- The steep mountain road access to Senghenydd and Abertridwr — common enough locally that we carry the parts for it.
What's different about Caerphilly
Landlords across Caerphilly can claim up to two grants per property per year — useful if you're running a small portfolio in Cardiff and Caerphilly together. It is checked before anything is signed.
Flat owners need landlord/freeholder permission in writing; the grant won't pay without it. We supply a template that satisfies Caerphilly County Borough Council planning conditions where relevant. Checked at first fix and again at test.
Up to £350 off the install for eligible homes — identified by comparing readings circuit by circuit.
Available to renters, flat owners and landlords. That is the finding, not the diagnosis.
How we'd do it
- 1Eligibility checkAcross CF83 properties we fixed price written with grant already deducted the same way every time.
- 2InstallSingle-day fit, paperwork submitted same week. Checked at first fix and again at test.
- 3Grant settledWhere access allows we OZEV reimburses us directly.
- 4QuoteWhere it applies: fixed price written with grant already deducted.
Common questions
Is older wiring automatically a problem?
No. Plenty of older Caerphilly installations test well. Age is a reason to check, not a verdict.
Can you advise without doing the work?
Yes. Plenty of Caerphilly visits end with advice and no invoice for work that is not needed yet.
What if you find something unrelated?
It gets reported, not quietly fixed. You decide whether it is dealt with now or later.
Is this covered by a landlord obligation?
It depends on the tenure and the document required. We will tell you plainly which obligation applies.
Do you cover Caerphilly for grants & funding?
Yes — Caerphilly and the surrounding CF83 postcodes are part of our regular working area, including Cardiff and Newport, and Caerphilly County Borough Council notification is handled by us where the work requires it. We will confirm it in writing.
What if you find something unrelated?
It gets reported, not quietly fixed. You decide whether it is dealt with now or later.
Bookings are made around access — tenants, trading hours or a school run all work. We cover Caerphilly and the CF83 postcodes, including Ystrad Mynach, for grants & funding. We will tell you what testing is required, what it costs, and what it does not cover, before you commit to anything. We cover Caerphilly and the CF83 postcodes, including Cardiff, for grants & funding.