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From safety inspections to full rewires — expert electrical work for homes and businesses across the whole of the UK.
Safety Inspection
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) assesses the safety of a property's fixed wiring and electrical installations. We test circuits, check earthing, and identify any damage or deterioration — issuing a detailed report with any required remedial actions.
Legally required for landlords. Since July 2020, all private landlords in England must have a valid EICR carried out every 5 years — or face fines of up to £30,000.
Peace of mind when purchasing a property, or checking the safety of your existing home. An EICR can flag serious faults before they become dangerous or costly.
We work with landlords across the UK to keep their portfolios compliant. Bulk discount available for multiple properties.
Legally required every 5 yearsOffices, retail units, industrial premises and shared workspaces. We issue EICR documentation suitable for insurance and HSE requirements.
A typical domestic EICR takes 2–4 hours depending on property size and the age of the installation. We aim to be in and out with minimal disruption.
Appliance Safety
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) checks that plug-in electrical equipment is safe to use. We test each item visually and with a calibrated PAT tester, issuing pass/fail labels and a full appliance register on the day.
There is no specific law requiring PAT testing by name, but the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 requires all electrical equipment to be maintained in a safe condition. PAT testing is the accepted way to demonstrate compliance.
Recommended annually for high-use environmentsComputers, monitors, printers, kettles, microwaves, power tools, extension leads, chargers, lamps — any portable electrical item with a plug. We test both earth continuity and insulation resistance.
Testing large volumes? Get in touch for a tailored quote. We regularly work with businesses testing 100+ appliances and can schedule around your working hours.
Full Rewire
A full rewire replaces all the fixed wiring throughout your property — cables, back boxes, sockets, switches and the consumer unit. This is typically recommended for properties over 25–30 years old, or where significant deterioration or faults have been found.
Old rubber or cloth-covered cables, persistent tripping, scorch marks around sockets, flickering lights, lack of RCD protection, or a failing EICR. If in doubt, book an inspection first.
A full rewire of a 3-bed house typically takes 3–5 days. We work systematically room by room to minimise disruption and keep the property habitable throughout where possible.
Not every job needs a full rewire. We also carry out partial rewires, extensions to existing circuits, loft conversions, garage supplies and outbuilding connections.
Consumer Unit
A modern consumer unit (fuse board) with RCD and RCBO protection is the single most important safety upgrade you can make to your electrical installation. Old-style fuse boards lack the protection required under current regulations.
If your board still uses rewirable fuses or old plastic MCBs without RCD protection, it almost certainly needs upgrading. Many insurers and mortgage lenders now require a modern board as a condition of cover.
Old boards may fail insurance checksAn RCBO combines overcurrent and RCD protection in a single device. Unlike a split-load board, if one circuit trips it doesn't affect the others — your lights and fridge stay on while the fault is investigated.
Individual circuit protectionIn most cases we can replace your consumer unit in a single visit. We'll carry out a brief inspection of your existing installation beforehand so there are no surprises on the day.
General Electrics
Whether you need extra sockets in the kitchen, new lighting in a renovation, or an outdoor power supply for the garden or garage — we handle all general electrical installation work cleanly and to a high standard.
Working on a new build, extension or loft conversion? We can wire first and second fix, co-ordinating with your builder to keep the project on schedule.
Installing smart switches, dimmers or smart heating controls? We can help with the electrical side of your smart home project, working alongside your chosen smart system.
A single extra socket, a broken light fitting, a faulty cooker switch — we're happy to help with smaller jobs too. Just give us a call and we'll let you know if we can assist.
Urgent Response
Electrical emergencies can't wait. Whether you've lost power, have a sparking socket, a tripped board that won't reset, or a suspected fault — call us and we'll get to you as quickly as possible.
If you can smell burning or see sparking, switch off at the consumer unit and do not use the affected circuit. Call us immediately on 07900 822 525.
Total loss of power, circuit breaker that keeps tripping, burning smell from sockets or consumer unit, sparking or arcing at any point, flood damage to an electrical installation, or any situation where you feel unsafe.
Based in Barnsley, we cover the whole of the UK — from local jobs across South Yorkshire to commercial and residential work anywhere in England, Scotland and Wales. Just call and we'll sort it.
Emergency call-out rates vary depending on time and nature of the job. We'll always give you a clear price before starting any work — no hidden charges, ever.
Get a free, no-obligation quote today. We'll reply within a few hours during business hours.