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NAPIT and Part P Electrician in
Dudley, Stourbridge, Halesowen, Hagley, Kidderminster, Electrical
Maintenance, Fire Alarm Systems, Security Alarms, CCTV, Electric Inspections
:: Domestic, Commercial, Industrial, Landlords |
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A completely new electrical installation
involves a lot of labour-intensive work. Providing an estimate which
is detailed and accurate requires a thorough inspection of your home
to understand the challenges involved.
Give us a call to arrange a home visit, Modern electrical
installations are wired in plastic insulated cable. The cable is
coloured old grey or white. The installation should ideally have a
single consumer unit or fuse board with circuit breakers and RCD, s.
Years ago, cable was rubber insulated. Even further back in time,
cables had fabric insulation (mineral insulated) also lead covered.
If your home is not cabled in plastic insulated cable or if it has
several fuse boxes or white china-looking fuses, then it is probable
that it needs to be completely rewired.
Both mineral and rubber-insulated cables breakdown (rot / perish) in
time, leading to dangers of electric shock, fires, and
short-circuits. In some cases, D.I.Y people 'have-a-go' at rewiring
their own homes before selling them to you. This can lead to
transparent issues and safety implications due to the fact that the
installation 'looks' okay, but the detail and knowledge required
ensuring safe working has not been applied.
Would you - for example - risk having your teeth treated by a
Do-It-Yourself dentist? We think not! A little knowledge is a
dangerous thing! When in doubt - call us out. We will look at your
installation for as little as £125 and give you a verbal report on
its status. If you require a full written survey, then more time and
testing is required. We can provide a full electrical survey with a
detailed written report from £200.
It is a good idea to obtain a full written survey prior to
exchanging contracts on a new home purchase. Your surveyor is
normally insufficiently qualified or skilled to provide a detailed
analysis of the electrical system.
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