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Practical, factual guides on EICRs, rewiring, consumer units and EV charger installation.

Electrician recording EICR findings on a clipboard beside a distribution panelspected
By Daniel Foster · 9 Sep 2026 · 6 min read

How Much Does an EICR Cost in London? (2026 Price Guide)

What drives EICR pricing in London, and why generic price lists rarely match your actual property.

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Electrician wiring a pendant light fitting during a house rewire
By James Carter · 8 Sep 2026 · 10 min read

How Much Does It Cost to Rewire a House in London? (2026 Price Guide)

What a full house rewire actually costs in London, what drives the price up, and full vs partial rewiring.

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Electrician writing findings on a clipboard next to an open distribution panel
By Sarah Mitchell · 7 Sep 2026 · 11 min read

Landlord Electrical Safety Certificate London: What You Need to Know (2026)

EICR rules for landlords, the November 2025 regulation update, costs, HMO requirements, and what happens if you don’t have a valid certificate.

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Electrical distribution panel
By Peter Thompson · 6 Sep 2026 · 9 min read

Consumer Unit Upgrade Cost in London (2026): Prices, Process & What to Expect

Consumer unit upgrade costs by property size, board types explained, and what the work actually involves.

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Electrician carrying out portable appliance testing
By Hannah Cole · 5 Feb 2026 · 7 min read

PAT Testing London: Costs, Frequency & Legal Requirements (2026)

What PAT testing covers, how often it's required for London businesses and rental properties, and what a typical visit involves.

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Electrical distribution panel being inspected
By Andrew Pearce · 27 Dec 2025 · 8 min read

Understanding EICR Codes: C1, C2, C3 and FI Explained

What each EICR observation code means, which ones make a report unsatisfactory, and what happens next.

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Two electricians working on a distribution panel in a rental property
By Sophie Marsh · 29 Jan 2026 · 8 min read

Electrical Safety Requirements for HMOs in London

Electrical safety obligations for Houses in Multiple Occupation, including EICR frequency, additional checks and licensing requirements.

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Commercial cable containment installation
By Robert Hayes · 4 Nov 2025 · 8 min read

Commercial Electrical Compliance: What London Businesses Need to Know

Electrical compliance obligations for commercial premises in London, from EICRs and PAT testing to fire alarm and emergency lighting checks.

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Electrician testing a circuit
By Olivia Grant · 15 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

Why Does My Fuse Keep Tripping? Common Causes and Fixes

The most common reasons a circuit breaker or fuse trips repeatedly, and how to tell a nuisance trip from a genuine fault.

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Electrician installing a ceiling-mounted smoke alarm
By William Shaw · 28 Sep 2025 · 7 min read

Fire and Smoke Alarm Wiring Rules for London Homes

What current smoke and heat alarm rules require for London homes and rentals, and how interlinked alarm systems are wired.

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Man unwinding a charging cable from a wallbox on a timber-clad wall, white Audi SUV on a gravel driveway
By Emily Clarke · 7 Jan 2026 · 9 min read

EV Charger Installation London: Costs, Process and Everything You Need to Know

What EV charger installation actually involves in London, what it costs, grant eligibility, and options if you have no driveway or live in a flat.

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New wiring routed through timber studwork
By Michael Reed · 22 Mar 2026 · 5 min read

7 Signs Your Home May Need Rewiring

The warning signs — from flickering lights to old fuse boxes — that point to an installation nearing the end of its life.

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