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What is an EICR report?
Need an EICR in Chesham? We provide certified Electrical Installation Condition Reports for homes, landlords & businesses. Fast, reliable, and fully compliant.
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Commercial and Domestic Security Options
Domestic and Commercial CCTV Installations CCTV provides your home or business with effective surveillance technology. Carefully positioned digital cameras will act as a deterrent to opportunist crime, and demonstrate to burglars that you’re serious about defending the premises. If you are the victim of a crime, CCTV provides clear evidence which the police can act […]
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MyEnergi encourages brits to go green
Estimates indicate that this year’s Black Friday will generate over 429,000 metric tonnes of CO2e, equivalent to 435 round trips between London and New York. In response, myenergi, the creator of the first eco-smart EV charger, is urging consumers to be environmentally conscious and embrace Green Friday instead. Myenergi supports the growing Green Friday initiative, […]
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New Rules For Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
People living in social housing will be safer in their homes under new rules that will mean smoke alarms must be fitted in all rented accommodation. People living in social housing will be safer in their homes under new rules that will mean smoke alarms must be fitted in all rented accommodation, Housing Minister Eddie […]
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Are government initiatives helping or hindering ev rollouts?
A recent UK survey by Fuuse, a charge point management platform, revealed that the most significant obstacle faced by EV installers is the complex process of applying for OZEV grants. This complexity seems to be impeding the expansion of EVs, despite the grants’ intended purpose of promoting it. More than half of the survey participants […]
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Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations 2022
The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 took effect on 1 October 2015. Updated rules under the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022 are set to take effect on 1 October 2022. From that date, all relevant landlords must: Local authorities enforce these requirements and may issue fines of up to […]
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Current UK Electrical: Your Trusted Partner for Quality Electrical Services
Current UK Electrical Enhances Denham Mansion with Premier Lighting Solutions Current UK Electrical recently completed an outstanding electrical project at a prestigious mansion in Denham. The assignment involved installing an advanced exterior lighting system that not only accentuates the property’s grandeur but also ensures functionality and security. The attached images showcase the exemplary work done […]
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Arranging an EICR
Landlords have until 1st April 2021 to make sure their rental properties have a valid Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) with any remedial works already carried out, and copies of this paperwork given to their tenants. An EICR verifies that your property is safe for your tenants, and should be done by a qualified electrician. […]
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What exactly is the OZEV / OLEV EVHS grant?
As an additional incentive for UK drivers to reduce emissions, the government grant for Homecharge units has been provided by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OZEV/OLEV). The OZEV/OLEV Grant, also known as Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS), provides £350 off the cost of purchasing & installing a home charging point and can be claimed […]
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Do you need an EICR?
An EICR is an Electrical Installation Condition Report. It is a formal document that is produced following an assessment of the electrical installation within a property. It must be carried out by an experienced qualified electrician or approved contractor. There are many reasons why a householder might request an EICR. One of the most common […]
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42% increase in EV charge points
UK Power Networks has announced a significant expansion of the Electric Vehicle (EV) charging network in London, the East, and South East regions, with an addition of almost 2,700 charge points in the last year. This update coincides with the upcoming National Drive Electric Week (September 25-October 23), a period when many are considering the […]
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Garden Lighting Top Tips
Professional secrets for lighting gardens MOONLIGHTING – The placement of a spotlight in a tree to create dappled pools of light can be a great way to light a terrace or a path. However, make sure you only point the light downward and don’t try to light across a distance – otherwise what was supposed […]
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Common Electrical Problems in Older Buildings
What are Some Common Electrical Issues in Old Buildings? The kind of electrical problems that are common in older buildings can vary slightly depending on what the original purpose of the building was. An old house will have some different issues than an old industrial facility. Some of the common issues that can occur in […]
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Current UK Electrical Services
We thought it would be helpful if we list all of our services that are carried out by our NICEIC-approved electrician's service who are Part P approved, 18th edition qualified and City & Guild trained. Listed below are some of the most common Electrician Services that we offer. If there is anything not listed here, […]
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Installing security cameras at your home and the ever popular Ring Doorbell and Ring Floodlight Camera
Get a security camera installed at your home Read the benefits of installing security cameras at your home and business. Also read some benefits of installing the ever popular Ring Doorbell and Ring Floodlight Camera It’s not uncommon to see CCTV cameras situated on every corner of every building in commercial areas. As one of […]
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Electrical safety at Christmas
Are your lights safe? After 12 months packed away in the loft, Christmas lights can easily become electrically unsafe. To help prevent the most common electrical problems with Christmas lights, and to enjoy a safe and happy festive season, we recommend the following simple precautions and checks. Always Never. Electrical Safety First recommends the use […]
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Why get The Nest Learning Thermostat?
Your thermostat controls 60% of your energy bill. So shouldn’t it help you save energy? The Nest thermostat does. Since 2011, Nest estimate that it’s saved over 39 billion kWh of energy in millions of homes worldwide. Because it learns from you. It gets to know the temperature that you like when you’re at home. […]
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Enhancing your garden lighting
Outside lights have 4 main functions There are 5 main types of lighting effect Up-lighting, Downlighting, Spotlighting, Path Lighting and Backlighting and we will start with taking a quick look at each. Architectural and landscape elements such as buildings, walls, fences and pergolas become dramatic features when illuminated from below. Especially when light sources can […]
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How do you know if your property needs re wiring…
Did you know? 39% of home fires are caused by old or faulty electrical wiring or outlets. That’s a problem. Potentially a very dangerous one. And one which doesn’t always become apparent until it’s too late. But there are a few clear signs that you should consider getting your wiring checked. Perhaps even having your […]
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EICR regulations have now changed…
(EICR) Electrical installation condition reports are now a key part of electrical safety, Landlords have the responsibility to ensure that a tenanted property has an electrical installation that is safe to use by its tenants. The Law around the EICR has now changed and will come into effect for new tenancies in July 2020. There […]
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Landlord electrical safety and fire safety standards
A landlord was fined £214,000 for putting his tenants’ lives at risk across various properties in London. One of his properties was found to have an exposed live electrical cable on the electric cooker hob, posing a risk of electrocution. Another property had inadequate safety measures. In terms of fire safety, there was no safe […]
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OLEV Approved Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargepoint Installers
We are passionate about customer service and providing the best experience we can for our customers. As OLEV approved and fully qualified electricians all of our Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Installations are insured, guaranteed and above all safe.
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7 facts that will convince you to make the switch to electric…
7 facts that will convince you to make the switch to electric…Making the leap from an internal combustion engine (ICE) car to a fully electric vehicle (EV) can feel daunting.
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Why should you change from halogen lighting to LED?
In this blog, we are going to list out 7 reasons why LED lights are the future and you are silly if you don’t make the switch.
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