Latest Electrical & EICR News
What is EICR Testing?
An electrical installation condition report (EICR) is an in-depth assessment of your home or property's entire electrical system. The easiest way to think of EICR tests is like an MOT for your electrics. An expert electrical contractor will visit your property and test all [...]
Are underfloor heating systems more efficient than radiators?
Choosing underfloor heating from your electrician It’s 7am. Your alarm has gone off twice already and the temptation to press snooze just one more time is huge. The sun might be shining but there’s a chill in the air and the day is [...]
Five questions to ask when hiring a contractor for electrical work
We think it’s safe to say that when you’re dealing with something as essential to your everyday life (and as potentially dangerous if you aren’t qualified) as the electrics in your home, you want to know that the person undertaking the work can be trusted. [...]
Installing CCTV in your home? Here’s what you need to know
Your home is your sanctuary. It’s where you unwind after a long day at work, where you cosy up with loved ones on rainy evenings and, crucially, where you should feel the safest. To ensure that your sanctuary is kept secure for yourself and your [...]
How to choose lights for a basement flat
Basement lighting or bachelor pad? When you say the words ‘basement flat’, most people probably imagine the same thing: a dark, damp, musty room with lurid artificial lighting and the upstairs property’s bin bags right outside your window. But, in actual fact, basement [...]
Why multi-skilled electricians are more in demand than ever
The technology we keep within our homes (and, indeed, the electrical systems that power our homes!) is smarter and more complex than ever before. The rise of the ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) has resulted in ordinary household appliances being turned into futuristic, connected gadgets that [...]
Three reasons your consumer unit keeps tripping
Three reasons your consumer unit keeps tripping A consumer unit (or fuse box) is an integral safety feature of your home’s electrical wiring – designed to protect you from electrical hazards, such as fires and shocks. It contains residual current device (RCD) protection, [...]
What is involved in a full house rewire?
Full house rewiring in South London Rewiring a house is a big job, but, when carried out by experts, it is faster, simpler and more affordable than you might realise. Depending on the size of your property, you can expect a full rewire [...]
Choosing the best lighting for your outdoor swimming pool
An outdoor swimming pool is a luxurious addition to the home, and one that can utterly transform the character of the garden. The simple effect of the water reflecting the lights, colours and shapes of a property makes the whole space look instantly larger and [...]
How to fix your fire alarm safely
We have all been round to our friends’ or relatives’ houses and seen two bits of wire dangling from the ceiling – a tell-tale sign that a nuisance fire alarm has been fervently ripped out. Indeed, it might be your [...]
How to know in what order to refurbish your home
When you’re planning a home renovation or refurbishment, it’s ideal to have the project managed by one contractor who can organise a team of sub-contractors. This way, you don’t have to worry about completing the process in the wrong order. Here’s a bit of guidance [...]
Staying safe with electricity this Christmas
Christmas: the only time of year when it’s normal to have strings and strings of multi-coloured LED bulbs draped along your home’s guttering, a moving Santa Claus ‘Ho-ho-hoing’ in the front garden, and a pine tree hung with sparkly fairy lights in the lounge. While [...]
Everything you need to know about wiring your loft conversion
Make sure your loft conversion wiring meets current regulations A loft conversion is the perfect option if you want more space in your home, but don’t want to compromise your precious outdoor area or move into a bigger house. In fact, the growing [...]
How to know if your wiring needs updating
We’ve all (probably) stayed in a property where the electricity couldn’t keep up with demand. Perhaps it was the house you grew up in, or your grandma’s old, rickety home in the countryside. You know the type: the lights dim slightly when you turn on [...]
What are the benefits of underfloor heating?
Underfloor heating can bring you warmth without ugly radiators As homeowners increasingly demand energy solutions that will help them save money on gas and electric bills, reduce CO2 emissions and boost convenience, underfloor heating is rising in popularity. As a cost-effective, attractive and [...]
