As a homeowner based in Huddersfield, do you think it's time for a house rewire? Electrically wiring in the home is not something we always think about as most electrical wiring is hidden beneath flooring or behind plastered walls. As the go to electrical engineers in Huddersfield, we’ve noticed many customers call us out when something has already gone wrong with the electrical wiring. What if you could avoid that and call in the professionals to make sure all electrical systems are running efficiently and safely in the first place.
1) How do I know if my house needs a rewire?
It’s always worth checking the age of your property before you consider any house rewire projects. As experienced electricians, we recommend that if your home is more than 40 years old - and it has not yet been rewired - the wiring will need to be updated to ensure the existing wiring is in line with current standards.
If however, you've noticed a few of the signs we have listed below, this might indicate your Huddersfield home may need a rewire much sooner.
- Constantly blowing fuses or tripping circuit breakers.
- Sockets or switches are hot to the touch.
- Sockets or switches are burnt or have scorch marks on their outer casing.
- Lights are constantly flickering.
- There is exposed wiring.
2) What happens during a house rewire?
As NICEIC approved contractors in Huddersfield, we are fully aware of the disruption any building work or electrical work can be. We aim to complete all house rewires as swiftly as we can without compromising on our service and workmanship.
Most house rewires start with an initial inspection known as an EICR. From the report we can distinguish the current quality of your wiring and discuss plans to install new rewiring with you.
As well as replacing faulty and older sockets and switches, we obviously install new electrical wiring and even install any electrical features to upgrade your home such as smart lighting or extra security systems.
We also take a look at your consumer unit to identify the date it was tested by a qualified electrician. We suggest most modern consumer units to have a minimum of one RCD (Residual Current Device), but once we take a look we can discuss any upgrades to your consumer box too.
Even if you decide to have some additional plug sockets, switches or lighting installed, we can do that for you too. Our friendly team of electricians are always willing to adjust to the clients needs.
Back to top3) Why do I need a qualified electrician for a house rewire?
There are many cowboy builders and tradesmen out there and many of our clients attempt rewiring their home on their own.
We often get called out to complete any remedial and corrective work as rewiring projects are simply not safe and do not follow industry regulations.
At JP Electrical, our experienced team of NICEIC approved contractors have the in-depth knowledge to ensure all house rewires are conducted safely to provide efficient electrical systems in your Huddersfield home. We use the highest quality testing tools and electrical kits to help us with your projects and are proud of the customer feedback we have accumulated over the years.
Get in touch with JP Electrical to book your house rewire in Huddersfield.
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