A consumer unit that appears tidy, a few working sockets and a tenant who has not raised a concern are not proof that an installation is safe. Electrical faults can sit out of sight in ageing wiring, loose connections or damaged accessories until a circuit is under...
A loose socket, a consumer unit upgrade or a new commercial fit-out can all look straightforward from the outside. The quality of the electrical work behind the walls matters far more. Knowing how to choose an electrician gives you a better chance of receiving safe,...
A fuse board is easy to overlook until a circuit trips repeatedly, an inspection flags concerns, or a planned extension exposes the limits of an older installation. The fuse board replacement cost is not simply the price of a new box on the wall. It reflects the...
A new tenant is due to collect the keys, a facilities manager is preparing for an audit, or an ageing consumer unit has started causing concern. These are the points at which people often ask: when is an EICR required? The answer depends on the type of property, who...
A tenant reports that a socket is hot, a circuit breaker keeps tripping, or an electrical inspection report is about to expire. These are not issues to leave until a convenient time. Landlord electrical obligations are about preventing foreseeable harm, responding...
