Honest, practical guides from NAPIT approved electricians. Costs, regulations, and what to expect, no sales pitch.
From 27 October 2025, social landlords must fix dangerous hazards to strict legal deadlines. The repair timeframes, who it covers, and why fire and electrical hazards join the rules in 2026.
Read guide →Honest installer’s guide to why Reyee & Ruijie are our default for commercial Wi-Fi across Mid Somerset, vs UniFi, Meraki and Omada. Free cloud controller, IP67 outdoor, single-SSID seamless roaming. Pricing, sectors, real-world install spec.
Read guide →Honest pricing for full and partial rewires in Somerset. Priced per property after a free survey. What’s included and what adds cost.
Read guide →Seven warning signs your house needs rewiring. What a full rewire involves, typical costs, and when it's genuinely necessary.
Read guide →Electrical Safety Standards 2020 explained. The 5 most common EICR fail codes in rental properties, what each code means, and how to stay compliant. Firm quote in 24 hours.
Read guide →Plain English: single-phase vs three-phase, signs you're maxing out a single-phase supply, DNO application process, typical costs and timelines for a commercial upgrade.
Read guide →Listed Building Consent basics for Grade I, II* and II properties. What conservation officers allow and what they refuse. Hidden routing via roof voids and existing ducts.
Read guide →When to upgrade, what you get with an all-RCBO 18th Edition board, typical cost (from £750 fitted), and how the £99 health check is credited off the quote.
Read guide →What is an EICR? Legal requirements for landlords, what happens if you fail, costs, and how often you need one.
Read guide →Commercial EICR testing explained. Legal requirements, insurance implications, 5-year testing schedule, and pass/fail outcomes.
Read guide →Everything you need to know about upgrading your fuse board. Regulations, costs, how long it takes, and what to expect on the day.
Read guide →Rewireable fuses, tripping RCDs, burning smells, five signs your fuse board is overdue for replacement. Typical cost from £750 fitted. £99 check credited against upgrade.
Read guide →Honest price breakdown for a 7kW home charger: £495 fitted, when it costs more, and how to claim up to £350 off with the OZEV grant. From OZEV-approved installers in Somerset.
Read guide →Hypervolt 3, Fastamps, Easee, Ohme, Zappi and Andersen compared by an authorised installer. Honest verdict on tariffs, aesthetics, and reliability.
Read guide →Home EV charger installation explained. Compare charger types, installation costs, OZEV grant eligibility, and what the process involves.
Read guide →Real prices from a local Hikvision installer. 2-camera starter from £650, 4-camera system from £1,200, fully installed with remote viewing included.
Read guide →CCTV installation guide for Somerset. IP vs analogue, camera types, costs, and what to expect from a professional installation.
Read guide →Single let, small HMO, or licensed HMO, the fire alarm grade your property needs under BS 5839. Design, install, test certificate and annual service contracts in Somerset.
Read guide →A hot tub needs a dedicated circuit, not a standard socket. Covers the BS 7671 Section 702 safety zones, isolator positioning, SWA cable sizing, and what the job costs in Mid Somerset.
Read guide →IP ratings, cable burial depths, RCD requirements, shed power and garden office circuits, everything covered under Part P. Costs and installation guide for Mid Somerset homes.
Read guide →Dedicated circuits, cable sizing for 8.5kW to 10.8kW showers, BS 7671 Section 701 zone rules, pull-cord switches, and what the job costs in Mid Somerset in 2026.
Read guide →Circuits, smoke alarms, consumer unit capacity, bathroom zone rules, and how Part P applies. First-fix and second-fix coordination guide for Mid Somerset loft conversions.
Read guide →Socket circuits, cooker points, extractor fans, island cables, Part P notification, first and second fix timing, and 2026 costs from £480 for Mid Somerset kitchens.
Read guide →SWA cable burial depths, outbuilding consumer units, earthing arrangements, EV-ready supplies, and 2026 costs from £680 for Mid Somerset garden offices and garages.
Read guide →RCD tripping, lukewarm water, element vs thermostat faults, diagnosis, dedicated circuit requirements, Part P rules, and 2026 costs from £80 for Mid Somerset.
Read guide →Fire-rated fittings, bathroom zone IP rules, insulation contact, dimmer compatibility, and 2026 costs from £35 per fitting for Mid Somerset downlight installations.
Read guide →Zone 0/1/2 IP requirements, electric shower cable sizing, shaver socket positioning, heated towel rail wiring, and what needs Part P notification in a bathroom.
Read guide →How each detector type works, which room needs which alarm, BS 5839-6 grades, interlinked systems, landlord law, and Somerset mains-wired installation costs.
Read guide →Who needs emergency lighting, maintained vs non-maintained fittings, monthly and annual test obligations, escape route coverage rules, and Somerset installation costs.
Read guide →Legal framework, test frequency by environment, what happens during a PAT test, pass/fail criteria, and current Somerset costs from £1.50 per item.
Read guide →Hourly rates, call-out fees and typical job costs for electricians in Somerset: sockets, consumer units, EICRs, rewires, EV chargers and more.
Read guide →Step-by-step guide to diagnosing a tripping RCD, find the faulty appliance, identify a wiring fault, and know when you need a professional electrician.
Read guide →Attached vs detached, Part P, SWA cable, consumer units, EV chargers and costs for garage electrics in Somerset in 2026.
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