• Residential block common area Rewire or Re-lamp/service
• Office refurbishment - lighting - cat 5 cabling - cable management systems
• Emergency Lighting. Installation or Maintenance and inspection to BS5266
• Rewire - Commercial unit - Office - Shop - Other
• Power distribution! and main earthing Upgrade to 17th Regs. standard
• New power/lighting circuits or points
• Internal or External lighting projects
• Commercial property maintenance
• Security or fire Alarms BS5839
• Intercom Systems
• Safety Checks  and certification

Electrical Safety Council / Guide to employing an electrician

So you've found an electrician and they are ready to start the work. What next?

Before they start

Agree a timetable of work and get confirmation of their expected completion date in writing. For larger jobs, request regular updates on their progress.

Confirm payment terms. Agree payment terms so that you can ensure you have the funds available. Some electricians may ask for material costs up front and also want staged payments for a larger job. Avoid dealing in cash as it is easy to lose track of what you have paid. Pay by cheque and always ask for a receipt/statement of account.

During the work Avoid changes

Try to avoid making changes/adding to the job half way through as it will usually cost more and cause delays. If you do need to make changes, confirm these with the electrician in writing. If you have a complaint or If you have any concerns/queries talk to the electrician straight away. If you are dealing with a larger company speak to the person in charge, usually a supervisor or manager. Make it clear exactly what you are concerned/unhappy about, explain what you want done and give the electrician a chance to put things right. If you are unable to resolve any issues with the electrician or the company which employs them, contact the organisation they are approved by, as they will be able to advise you and will work with both parties to try and reach a solution.

When the electrician has finished

The electrical work has been completed and the electrician has been paid, is there anything else to remember? Yes!

Don't forget the certification. No matter how big or small the job, the electrician should provide you with an electrical installation certificate which will confirm that the work carried out meets the UK National Standard BS 7671 (Requirements for Electrical Installations).

If the electrical work carried out is covered under Building Regulations you should receive a certificate to confirm that the work also complies with the applicable Building Regulations.

Keeping records

Once you have received the certificate(s) relating to the electrical work ensure you put them in a safe place as you may need to provide them as proof that you have had electrical work carried out, especially if you decide to sell the property.