EPG Specialists Ltd Unit 64, 101 Clapham High Street, London
EPG is a member of NAPIT as full scope with many years experience in carrying out all electrical work. They use all the latest testing equipment that is fully calibrated and up-to-date. All of their work is fully insured and guaranteed. Most of their work comes from recommendations.
Our electricians are committed to providing quality care. They take pride in protecting your property and you only pay when you are totally happy with the service provided. They offer a no fix no fee on all electrical repairs so you can rest assured if they cannot fix your problem, you will not be charged. Our electricians in Clapham offer a complete package and reassurance of our quality workmanship from design stage through to the testing of the completed works.
EPG’s electricians take electricity very seriously. That’s why we recommend that an electrical installation condition report is carried out at least every 10 years, and more frequently if you are renting out your property. From checking the condition of consumer units to showing when fuse boards need replacement, our electrical checks are designed to help keep you and your property safe.
Cables, switches, socket outlets and other accessories deteriorate with use and misuse and require regular checks. Our EICR help to show whether your house needs a partial or full rewire to replace old and potentially dangerous cables, sockets, switches or electrical fixtures. Electrical regulations have changed a lot over the past two decades so it’s important to ensure your property’s wiring is safe.
A huge number of UK homes still have old electrical wiring. It’s unsafe, it could be a fire hazard and may mean higher electricity bills too. And if you’re thinking about selling it could affect the value of your home or office and will be flagged in the building survey.
Here’s a more general checklist which works even for older electrical systems. If you answer “yes” to one or more of these questions you may need a rewire. Here’s your starter for:-
Old Switchgear is a dead giveaway that the electrical installation may be in need of a rewire.
If you’ve got any of these electrical items or issues in your home or office let us know asap.
You’ve done all those visual checks and you think you need a rewire. Before you take on an electrician always make sure they are NAPIT registered, just like EPG, for lots of good reasons:
The company deals with all the new rules for you
The company is qualified to carry out electrical work to BS 7671, the national safety standard
You get a certificate to confirm their work follows the new rules
You do not have to pay Building Control charge.
You have access to a formal complaints procedure if you aren’t happy with the work
Obviously, EPG is NAPIT registered because we want to give all our customers an up-to-date service and peace of mind.
Here’s an Old School fuse box or consumer unit. Each fuse has two coloured dots to indicate different amps. A problem appliance will break your fuse wire and you’ll need to remove the fuse and replace the fuse wire. What a pain.
If you have this type of fuse box you don’t automatically need a rewire, but you aren’t meeting current electrical regulations. If you’re experiencing power cuts regularly with an old fuse box it’s time to upgrade to a new consumer unit.
Grey cables with an old fuse box mean your property has been rewired. You could get away with an upgrade fuse board, but this will depend on other factors as regulations have changed a lot in the past decade.
Bottom line, if you are looking to sell or rent your home then any estate agent or mortgage surveyor will say the property needs rewiring if it has an old-style fuse box or fuse board. Get EPG to carry out a full electrical inspection condition report and fix any issues to help you get the maximum value for your property whether you are selling or renting.
New consumer unit are Metal with circuit breaker and an RCD (residual current device) a safety mechanism that protects lives & every room (your home) in case your system develops a fault.
Current regulations state all circuits should be RCD-protected. With an old fuse box you don’t have this protection.
There are other signs your property needs a rewire such as sockets fitted to the front of your skirting board. The new regulations state sockets must be 35cm above the flooring.
If you’re struggling to work out if your home needs a rewire, seek the advice of professional electricians like EPG who will be happy to give you a free no-obligation quotation.
Call us now for electricians in Clapham, South London, on 0800 999 2955 or 07540 978 563
