 With so many electricians in Cambridgeshire it can be a challenge knowing who will provide the best service to you, the customer!
What can help you with this decision? An important first step is:
Electrical work within your home is covered by industry standards and a legal framework. Therefore, it is important to ensure that anyone working on your property understands and complies with these standards and regulations. The easiest way to do this is to use an Electrical Contractor registered with the NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting). Those registered are assessed annually and samples of their work are inspected. This, combined with their access to the latest training and support means you can be confident that an Electrician registered with the NICEIC will deliver a very high standard of work! SafeSwitch Electrical are proud to be registered with the NICEIC. For free advice and quotes for electrical work in your home, feel free to contact us here or call us on 01223 226106.
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Does my property NEED rewiring? The best way to find out whether a property needs rewiring is to have an inspection (sometimes known as a "periodic inspection") carried out by a qualified electrician. After doing this, your electrician should issue you with an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) detailing everything about your electrical system - including any deterioration or things not in accord with modern safety standards. Your property also might require a rewire if:
What does the work involve and how long will it take? A full rewire will involve a large amount of disruption to the fabric of the property - sometimes including lifting floor coverings and skirting boards, and cutting channels in walls and ceilings. On average, a full rewire can take between 5-10 days. It does of course depend on the size of the property and the extent of the work to be done. A full rewire is a great opportunity to upgrade your electrics to the latest safety standards. It also gives you the opportunity to install those extra sockets and switches you may have been missing or even install up-to-the-minute security, entertainment and home automation technology. Who should carry out the work? The simplest way to have a full rewire carried out to the latest safety standards is to use an electrician registered with the NICEIC - the foremost electrical certifier. Such electricians are regularly assessed to ensure high standards of workmanship and that the work is always in line with safety regulations. In addition, all NICEIC electricans are covered by the Platinum Promise. This means if any work is found to be non-compliant, the NICEIC can instruct the electrician to go back and complete the work to the required standard or have another contractor complete the work at no extra cost to you. This covers installations up to 6 years old and up to a maximum value of £25,000. What next? If you're still considering whether a rewire is right for your property, why not contact SafeSwitch Electrical to arrange an inspection? With no obligation, you could get an update on the condition of your property's electrics to help you make an informed decision. If you decide a rewire is the right thing for your property, feel free to get in touch for a free quotation. 
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