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Domestic alterations and rewires are important projects that can improve the functionality, safety, and value of your home. By hiring a qualified electrician, you can ensure that the work is completed to the highest standard and in compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
When renovating your home, it is important to consider the electrical system. Upgrading the wiring, adding new outlets, and installing new lighting can enhance the functionality and aesthetic of the space. A qualified electrician can help you design and install a new electrical system that meets your specific needs and preferences.
A full rewire is often necessary in older homes where the wiring is outdated or has been damaged over time. This can improve the safety and reliability of the electrical system, and may also be required by building codes or insurance companies. By having your home rewired, you can ensure that your family is safe and that your home is up to code.
Installing an electric vehicle charging point, or upgrading the consumer unit, will add value to your home and make it more energy efficient, which can help you save money on your electric bills.
In conclusion, domestic alterations and rewires are important investments that can improve the functionality, safety, and value of your home. Hiring a qualified electrician can ensure that the work is completed safely and to the highest standard. Book an electrician today to get started on your project!
Properties dating from the 1970s or earlier that still have their original wiring, will now be overdue for complete renewal. The first job normally involves routing all the cables and fixing the backing-boxes in place. This is known as ‘first fix’. The ‘second fix’ stage involves fitting all the covers to the switches and sockets, and installing light fittings and ceiling roses etc.
Rewiring an occupied property is more difficult than in new construction, especially in flats, where cables are often buried within inaccessible floors or ceilings. So re-wiring can cause considerable disruption and expense. Traditionally, cables running along masonry walls would be buried in channels known as ‘chases’ gouged out of the walls. In new construction cables can be run behind flat steel shields which are pinned to the bare walls and then plastered over, or can be hidden within timber studwork walls.
Cables also normally need to be run through floors, which can mean drilling holes in timber joists to feed them through, but there are strict rules about how to do this without weakening the floor structure. When refurbishing a property, constructing a new false ceiling below the existing one can conceal lots of new cabling as well as improving fire and sound insulation. Similarly, dry-lining the main walls with plasterboard can create useful ducts for cables and wall lights whilst simultaneously boosting thermal insulation.
If you want to upgrade your electrical system with some new switches, sockets or light fittings, it’s always a good idea to provide the electrician with a drawing showing the required positions. Common electrical improvements include:
When searching for a reliable electrician, call us at 1 (800) 765-43-21. We specialize in electrical repairs, indoor and outdoor lighting installations, panel upgrades, and even hot tub wiring!
