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Safe Electrics: Why You Need More Than a Survey
Get an Electrical Installation Condition Report When you buy a new house, you’ll need to decide what kind of survey to have done. Banks require some kind of valuation, but separate to that, you can commission a report on the structural condition of [...]
A Guide to Smart Meters and Energy Monitors
Install a smart meter Most UK homeowners are constantly looking for ways to make their home more energy efficient. As bills continue to rise, every saving is worth making – no matter how minor it may first appear. Smart meters are the next [...]
A Guide to Affordable Smart Technology For the Home
Controlling your electrics from your phone Smart devices are cropping up in nearly every part of our lives. A trend that began with the iPod and iPhone has spread into TVs, watches, rings and even the spectacles we wear. It should come as [...]
Is It Worth Upgrading to LED Bulbs?
When incandescent bulbs were banned, the news made waves in the press. Traditional light bulbs have been phased out in Europe, and they are due to be discontinued in the USA this year. LED Lighting in your home Low energy compact fluorescent light [...]
How Do You Know When It’s Time for a New Fuse Box?
It’s a good idea to keep your electrics up to date in the home, and that includes the fuse box – sometimes called the fuse board or consumer unit. If you’ve lived in your property for years, you may not have paid much attention to [...]
The Dangers of Electrical DIY
All of us are feeling the pinch when it comes to home finances. It’s really tempting to cut corners when you’re not sure you have the money to hire a professional electrician. But of all home improvement and repair jobs, electrics are one thing we [...]
Electrical Fault-Finding: How to Get Help
Many of our London clients found us when they were looking for assistance with home electrics. Often, people know there is a fault because their appliances are behaving strangely, and they need a professional to safely diagnose the problem and propose a fix. We now [...]
Warning: Cowboy Electricians Are Operating in London
Beware of cowboy electricians in London Choosing an electrician is always tricky, although the internet has made the process of finding a firm a little easier. But even if you are able to come up with a list of electricians in London, [...]
What to Do In an Electrical Emergency
Call the experts for any electrical emergency A range of problems can cause electrical emergencies. From a faulty appliance to dodgy DIY, your supply could go off suddenly if there’s a fault. If you have a sudden problem with your home electrics, you’ll [...]
Why Can’t I Change a Fuse Board or Consumer Unit Myself?
Whether you’ve bought an older property or lived in the same place for years, the electrics will eventually start to show their age. One of the most important parts is the fuse board, and an old board can be a weak link in your electrical [...]
Wiring Electrics to Your Garden Shed
Wiring up a garden shed or outbuilding is a very frequent request, and there are many advantages to adding a few lights or sockets. But despite sounding rather simple, a shed installation can be lot more complicated than you’d think. You can’t just run wires [...]
Bought an Old House? Check the Electrics
Checking the wiring in your house is essential So you’ve found your dream property and your moving date is set. There’s just one thing you need to do before you book the removal van. In an old property, it’s highly advisable to check [...]
Loft Conversions: Installing a New Ring Main Surrey
Loft Conversion Electrics In your home, your sockets are all connected to a ring main. The ring main starts and ends at your fuse board. This wiring system has been in use in the UK since World War II, and in 2013, it’s [...]
How Upgrading to LED Lighting Will Save You Money
Energy bills aren’t getting any cheaper, and most of us are always looking for ways to make savings and bring down the cost of our bills. With LED lighting, the cost savings can be remarkable. If you want proof, look at this story about Northampton [...]
4 Ways to Upgrade Your Kitchen Lighting
Most of us use our kitchens daily, and often, we do more than simply preparing food. Kitchens are often spaces to socialise, catch up with the family, pursue crafts and hobbies, dine or work. That means the lighting in your kitchen must be up to [...]
