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How Much Does a House Rewire Cost?
How much does a house rewire cost? If you’re thinking about buying a property, or you’ve recently moved in to your house, you might be aware that the whole thing needs rewiring. Normally, house rewires are picked up on the survey, or in [...]
Welcome to the Future: Controlling Home Lighting From Your Phone
Welcome to the future – control your home lighting from your phone Home automation was once the stuff of sci-fi movies, and those glossy control panels seemed a rather strange addition to the home. Little could we have known how popular the tablet [...]
Fed Up With Increased Electricity Bills? We Tell You How to Avoid Them
Reduce energy bills with smarter lighting systems Energy companies are under scrutiny due to the high profits they make, yet prices seem to keep on rising regardless. The average UK home now pays £1,200 a year on fuel, yet by the time your [...]
Want Ceiling Lights? You’ll Be Surprised How Many You Need!
Ceiling lights usually come with a pendant type fitting, letting them cast light over a broad area in a room. We often assume that each room needs one light in the centre, but the reality is quite different. In fact, large rooms may need more. [...]
Selling a Property? Are Your Electrics Safe?
In England and Wales, houses and bought and sold largely on first impressions. The potential new owner has quite a limited amount of information to go on, and that can create problems down the line. If a buyer has a survey done after putting their [...]
Why Independent Electricians are Better Than Larger Companies
Why Independent Electricians are Better Than Larger Companies in Surrey When someone carries out an electrical job in your home, you should check they’re a professional. No amateur ‘sparky’ should be contacted to carry out the work – however small a task it [...]
5 Warning Signs That Your Electrics are Killing You
5 Warning Signs That Your Electrics are Killing You Turning on a light switch, or plugging in an iron, are things we take for granted. Electricity is always there, if we’re fortunate enough to live in a warm, powered home. It’s easy to [...]
How Electricians Can Support Both Landlords and Tenants
Electrical support for landlords in London Landlords have a number of legal obligations to keep their tenants safe in the housing they are renting. Electrics are a good example. Landlords have to ensure that electrical appliances which are safe to use. When problems [...]
Electricians in London Need to Think Green
Are your electrics eco-friendly? Going green means making changes in every area of our lives. We may not be able to rebuild our houses or buy a brand new car, but we can make small changes that add up to positive results: walking [...]
Finding the Right Electrician in London
Looking for a professional electrician in London? Wherever you live, finding the right electrician to carry out your work at home, or in the office, can be a veritable nightmare. Unless they come highly recommended by a previous client, you have no idea [...]
Let Your Electrician Manage Your House Extension
Let your electrician manage your extension Getting your home extended can be a big upheaval and a major task. In terms of stress and disruption, it’s second only to moving house. However, as long as an extension is planned carefully and accurately, it [...]
Mood Lighting: How Smart Is Your Home?
Mood lighting options Lighting is changing, and new technology is making its way into our homes on a weekly basis. Remote controls and touch pads on the wall are all well and good, but today’s lighting goes one step beyond to a wireless [...]
How Lighting Has Changed in Our Homes
Lighting in our homes has changed over the years The simple, convenient light switch is something we all take for granted. With a tap, the lights are on – safely, and instantly. This tiny piece of engineering is vital to modern life, and [...]
How to Light an Office While Saving Energy
Be energy efficient in your office According to the Carbon Trust, businesses spend up to 40 per cent of our electricity bill on lighting. No matter what time of year it is, or what the weather’s like outside, chances are your office lights [...]
The Pros and Cons of Ceiling Spotlights
Adding spotlights to your living room Ceiling spotlights, or downlights, are a great alternative to a central pendant light. We’ve also fitted ceiling spotlights in rooms where the only light source came from wall lights, and this can dramatically change the feeling of [...]
