EICR Guide for Homeowners and Landlords in Blackpool and the Fylde
What an Electrical Installation Condition Report is, how often you need one, what the C1, C2, C3 and FI codes mean, and what to do if your report is unsatisfactory.
Read the guideElectrical Guides for Blackpool and the Fylde
Plain English guides from the team at Blackpool & Fylde Electrical Services Ltd
Consumer Unit Upgrade Guide for Homes in Blackpool and the Fylde
Why and when to replace a fuse box, what RCDs and surge protection do, what the work involves, and the paperwork you should receive afterwards in England.
Read the guidePart P and Electrical Certificates: What Homeowners in England Need to Know
What Part P of the Building Regulations means, which electrical jobs are notifiable, the difference between an installation certificate and a minor works certificate, and what to keep.
Read the guideInstalling an EV Charger at Home: A Guide for Blackpool and Fylde Drivers
What to know before fitting a home electric vehicle charger in England: your electrics, earthing, load management, smart charging rules, grants and the paperwork.
Read the guideSigns Your Home Needs Rewiring or Electrical Updating
The warning signs of old or unsafe wiring, what a rewire or partial rewire involves, how an inspection helps you decide, and what to do in an emergency.
Read the guideElectrical Safety for Landlords in England: A Practical Guide
A plain guide to a private landlord's electrical duties in England, covering EICRs, remedial work, reports, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and keeping records.
Read the guideHow to Choose a Registered Electrician in Blackpool and the Fylde
What registration means, how to check an electrician, which questions to ask, what a good quote looks like and the warning signs to avoid, for homeowners in England.
Read the guideTripping Circuits and RCDs: Safe Checks Before You Call an Electrician
Why breakers and RCDs trip, the simple and safe checks you can make at home, what not to do, and when to stop and call a registered electrician.
Read the guideSmoke and Heat Alarm Regulations in England: A Homeowner and Landlord Guide
What the rules say about smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms in England, what grades and categories mean, mains and battery power, and when to ask an electrician.
Read the guideGarden and Outdoor Electrics: Safety and Regulations for Homes in England
How to use electricity safely outdoors, what the wiring standards expect for garden sockets, lighting, ponds and outbuildings, and when the work is notifiable.
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