Safety & inspectionsUPDATED 2026-11-01Electrical emergency: who to call
Choose the right help for a power cut, dangerous network equipment or a fault inside your property, while keeping clear of electrical danger.
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Practical guidance for arranging electrical work in Leicester and Leicestershire. Start with safety, then understand the scope and questions for a competent electrician.
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Safety & inspectionsUPDATED 2026-11-01Choosing help & costsUPDATED 2026-11-01Choosing an electrician for your job
Check the business, the relevant competence and the approval route before agreeing electrical work.
Read the guide →Safety & inspectionsUPDATED 2026-11-01EICRs explained: scope, findings and next steps
An Electrical Installation Condition Report assesses existing fixed electrics within an agreed scope. Understand the findings and arrange the right follow-up.
Read the guide →Planning work at homeUPDATED 2026-11-01Planning a consumer unit upgrade
Plan the assessment, possible existing-circuit repairs, power interruption and paperwork before replacing a fuse box or consumer unit.
Read the guide →Planning work at homeUPDATED 2026-11-01Planning a home rewire
Establish what needs replacing, agree a room-by-room brief and budget for disruption and finishing work.
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Planning work at homeUPDATED 2026-11-01Planning sockets, switches and lighting
Give an electrician a useful brief for safer, more usable rooms, including bathrooms, outdoor areas and accessible controls.
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EV, solar & batteriesUPDATED 2026-11-01Planning an electric vehicle charger
Check parking permissions, your supply, charging needs and the full installation scope before choosing a home charger.
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EV, solar & batteriesUPDATED 2026-11-01Planning solar panels and battery storage
Compare a site-specific design, realistic performance assumptions and installation responsibilities before agreeing a solar or battery project.
Read the guide →Business & industrialUPDATED 2026-11-01Commissioning commercial and industrial electrical work
Define the site, equipment and operational risks, then choose a contractor whose competence covers that specific scope.
Read the guide →Choosing help & costsUPDATED 2026-11-01Extra support when planning electrical work or power cuts
Arrange accessible communication, essential-equipment planning and power-cut support before an interruption becomes urgent.
Read the guide →Choosing help & costsUPDATED 2026-11-01Supporting older and vulnerable customers
Plan an electrical visit around the person's choices, communication needs and safety, with clear costs and no pressure.
Read the guide →Choosing help & costsUPDATED 2026-11-01Electrical quotes and certificates: what to keep
Compare like-for-like quotes, control extra charges and collect the documents appropriate to the work.
Read the guide →Choosing help & costsUPDATED 2026-11-01Checking electrical registers and qualifications
Check the exact business, person and work scope. A registration entry is useful evidence, not a guarantee for every electrical job.
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