Professional electricians

It’s a simple fact that in today’s modern world we need electricity. Without it our homes cannot function properly and life as we know it would be severely hampered.

A vital source of power in and around the home, electrical power is used for heating, lighting, and cooling. It powers our home appliances and helps fuel our obsession with the latest technology, be it plasma televisions, computers and games consoles.

Yes, there’s no doubt we would be lost without an electrical supply in our homes. It’s no wonder we find it hard to function when we lose it, for example during a power cut.

How does electricity work around my home

A pivotal part of a building’s infrastructure, electrical features in and around the home range from wiring and electrical boxes, to electric meters, switches and appliances. Without an electrical current to power our home, we wouldn’t be able to carry out day to day activities such as cooking, listening to the radio, watching the TV or making a cup of tea.

What sort of work will an electrician carry out around my home

You’ll need the services of a qualified professional electrician to undertake numerous jobs around your home, including:

• House rewire

• Carry out inspections and testing work

• Undertake small electrical works around the home

• Generally help maintain the overall safety of your home’s electrical infrastructure and check electrical wiring where necessary.

In England and Wales, any electrical installation work carried out in your home needs to conform to the Part P Building Regulations Electrical Safety Rule, which was introduced in 2005. While Northern Ireland has no equivalent statutory requirement at present, in Scotland work has to comply to Building Standards system.

When engaging the services of an electrician, check that they are NICEIC approved. As the UK’s largest Government authorized register of domestic electrical installers, NICEIC registered installers are regularly checked to ensure their technical competence and ability to meet relevant technical and safety standards and codes of practice.

So whether you’re looking for a highly skilled qualified electrician to fit extra sockets and switches, undertake rewiring, install a home security alarm, carry out fuse-board replacements, or fit internal and external lighting, Builder Guide can help you source the right company or technician to meet your exact needs.