ELECTRICAL UPGRADES
Electrical Services in Northampton
REWIRING YOUR HOUSE
If you’re extending your property or moving into an older house, you may need to rewire the electrics. A simple survey will tell you if it’s something you must do. As qualified electricians, we can assess if this is something you will need to do and undertake any necessary rewiring work that’s identified.
Why you may need to rewire your house
Electricity is an essential utility in any home, particularly when you consider the number of appliances you use. In a house that is over 20 years old, this can put additional strain on the system. This will mean you may not comply with the current safety standards which could be putting you and the occupants at risk. Something our survey will highlight.
Rewiring your house is a major undertaking and can be an intrusive activity. We are always mindful of this and will seek to cause the minimum amount of disruption. Using dust sheets and shoe protectors to reduce the amount of dirt, keeping everything as tidy as possible as we work.
Alternatively, you may be planning an extension or renovating part of your property. The current Building Regulations would class this as an alteration to the fabric of the building. As a result, you may need to upgrade your fuse box, install new or upgrade the wiring and ensure it’s earthed according to current legislation.
ELECTRICAL HOME UPGRADES
Home improvements are a great way to improve your property. The majority of these will require electrical alterations and you should always use a qualified electrician. These include:
Creating a home office by either converting a room in your house or building a separate space in the garden
Outside lighting in and around
patios or decking
Improvements to your kitchen, bathroom or shower room
Charging station for all your devices
Childproof sockets and surge protectors
Installing CCTV, motion detectors
or doorbells
Electrical automation
The phrase you often hear now is smart homes. This refers to the technology that provides automation to homeowners. Your heating, lighting and other electronic devices such as doorbells can be controlled remotely through your mobile phone or computer.
All designed to increase efficiencies and save you money on your energy bills. There are a range of products on the market but if you’re unsure about what you need, we can help you. Once we’ve had a conversation, it’s easy for us to match the right product for your needs and install the new system for you.