Accredited Cobham electrical contractors

Do you need Send consumer unit and fuse board upgrades?

If you're undertaking electrical work in your home, an outdated fuse board should be replaced with a modern consumer unit. This is particularly important if you make any additions or alterations to your electrical installation. Even without planned electrical work, upgrading to a modern consumer unit offers significant benefits.

Modern consumer units with Residual Current Devices (RCDs) dramatically reduce the risk of electrical fires and shocks. RCDs are far more sensitive than old rewireable fuses and outdated protective devices, ensuring your home meets the latest safety standards.
An RCD is crucial for electrical safety. It instantly cuts off the power supply upon detecting an earth fault, providing enhanced protection beyond traditional fuses or circuit breakers. RCDs monitor electrical current flow and quickly switch off if they detect unintended paths, such as through a person.

With approximately 97 per cent reliability, RCDs safeguard all circuits and connected appliances when integrated into a consumer unit.

Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and testing in Cobham, KT11

Cobham is an affluent town in Surrey. Many of the older and larger properties in Cobham may have complex and aging electrical installations that require careful assessment to ensure safety and compliance. All properties need to have regular electrical tests.

Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) are essential for homeowners and landlords in Cobham to identify potential hazards, such as outdated wiring, overloaded circuits, or faulty fuse boards.

Electrical safety tests are vital for property sales, rentals, and general peace of mind. Owner-occupied homes should be tested every ten years, while rental properties require testing every five years. These assessments ensure your electrical system is safe and complies with BS7671 regulations.

Electricians for Cobham house rewiring

For homeowners moving into properties with outdated electrical systems, a complete house rewiring is a wise consideration. This upgrade significantly enhances home safety and allows tailored electrical solutions to meet your needs.

Electrical installations over 30 years old often lack sufficient socket outlets for modern living. During a rewire, upgrades such as USB sockets, additional lighting, outdoor power and lighting, garage and outbuilding power, and television point wiring can be incorporated.

With the increasing demand for reliable internet, ethernet points can be installed for faster connections, which is ideal for online gaming and streaming. Mains-wired, interlinked smoke alarms are a standard safety feature in full house rewires.

A full rewire is necessary after flood or fire damage and if you are addressing safety concerns. We recommend rewiring during property upgrades like extensions or conversions and before plastering or decorating.

Before deciding on a rewire, Evans Electrical recommends an electrical inspection to identify any existing faults or defects. This ensures a comprehensive and cost-effective approach to your electrical needs.

State-of-the-art smart home and lighting installations in Cobham

Evans Electrical specialises in creating tailored multimedia and smart home installations to bring effortless sophistication to your living spaces.

We design bespoke systems, from intelligent dimmers to intuitive touchscreen panels, customised to your needs for optimal functionality and convenience.

Our expertise includes seamlessly integrating comprehensive smart home systems. These systems allow you to control music, media, thermostats, lighting, security, and access, all personalised to your preferences.

As NICEIC-registered contractors, we uphold the highest electrical and safety standards.

We look after your electrical needs from start to finish, putting the customer experience at the heart of our services.

We’re renowned for our workmanship, with clients hiring us time after time for reliable, high-quality outcomes.