In less time than you may think, the electrics in your home can become damaged or worn through general wear and tear

It is important to have electrics routinely inspected and tested to check everything is still safe and to ensure any work undertaken complies with Part P Building Regulations. To extent of the electrical work we cover is listed.

Electrical fault finding and repairs.
Installations to new build properties and extensions.
Home rewires and wiring upgrades including additional sockets.
Exterior lighting including wise controls.
Internal and external replacements of lamps.
Blown fuses, circuit breakers.
Socket outlets, fused spurs and light switches.
Electric oven and shower installation.
Bathroom and kitchen extractor fans.
Night storage, Economy 7.
Smoke and fire alarm installation.
Garden lighting and power installation.
CCTV to protect your home.
Periodic test and inspection reports (for insurance and house sale purchases).

Each project comes with its own challenges, but whether your project is large or small, we understand that you have the highest expectations of safety and quality.

The Big Green Electrical Company are happy to provide a written estimate for all domestic works and give expert advice where needed. Our reputation is paramount to us. We never specify anything that is unnecessary and always talk our clients through the workings of the installation keeping you informed throughout the entirety of the work.

Our electricians are directly employed by us, their workmanship is neat, tidy and always to BS7671:2008. We are insured to £5m Public Liability, our work is financially guaranteed and our technical standards are guaranteed by the NICEIC.
Always choose a contractor registered with a reputable trade body to work in your home.

Residential F.A.Q.

Do you provide free estimates?

For larger projects such as house rewires, new circuits, alterations etc. we will provide you with a free estimate. For repairs/call outs/investigations we charge per hour from as little as £69.00 + VAT, with a 1-hour minimum charge.

Is your work guaranteed?

All our work carries a one-year warranty on defective parts and workmanship. The NICEIC insurance backed warranty covers work undertaken by contractors registered to the NICEIC Part P Installer Scheme which gives you additional coverage.

What’s involved in rewiring a house?

A rewire is the most disruptive and invasive work that a property can undergo.Every room will need to have the following carried out:
• Furniture to be moved out
• Floor covering to be taken up
• Floor boards to be lifted to gain access to the floor voids
• Walls to be chased out for switches/sockets where necessary
• Dust and mess during the period of the work (although we always clean up as much as possible at the end of the day)
In addition, to rewire the lighting upstairs, this requires the loft to be cleared to gain access to the lighting points and to each switch drop. We are experienced at making the rewire as hassle and mess free as is possible.

I am a Landlord how many smoke alarms do I need?

Landlords are require to put a smoke detector on every storey and principal habitable room (i.e. kitchen and living room) of a rental property. A Carbon dioxide detector is required in any room where there is a working fireplace or solid fuel appliance.

How many Sockets are required in a bedroom of an HMO property?

A standard bedroom should have a minimum of 3 sockets, although we would always suggest that the 3 sockets should be fitted as twin, giving the user more flexibility and preventing the likelihood of using dangerous extensions. In other parts of the house, socket numbers can vary depending on room size and function. If you have any further questions contact us.

Do I need to use RCD protection on any of my circuits?

Yes, under BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations all circuits are recommended to be protected by a 30mA RCD in most domestic situations. Please contact us if you require any further information.

Why is it important to maintain power and wiring devices within a property?

It is important to be compliant with health and safety regulations and make sure that any wiring or power device within a property meets with the most current regulations. By maintaining wiring, distribution boards etc. it also ensures peace of mind. By checking and maintaining power systems within our property we reduce the risk of overloading devices, fire risks, making sure
wiring is safe and no items are obsolete or pose any risk.

What is an RCD and what are the benefits?

An RCD is a Residual Current Device, designed to protect against electrocution and electrical fires by cutting off the supply of power when it senses a leakage of an electrical current from a circuit. An RCD monitors electric currents in one or more circuits or in an individual item by monitoring the live and neutral wires. These two wires normally have an equal value but if a fault occurs and the electricity it is monitoring changes to a different path this would trigger the RCD to switch off the electricity automatically. For example, cutting through a cable with a power tool, providing the power tool was plugged into a socket or a circuit which was RCD protected the power would switch off and eliminate the chances of injury from electrocution. RCD
protection also offer protection against electrical fires.

What is Part ‘P’ of the building regulations?

Since 2005, if you’re doing work to your home that involves electricity, it
needs to be covered by ‘Part P’ of the Building Regulations. That’s the law. It
means whoever is carrying out the work needs to follow rules that make sure
the work protects you and your family from fire or electric shock. It’s designed
to keep you and your family as safe as possible.
This applies if you’re putting electricity into a new house or extension, or if
you’re having an existing system adapted or rewired. You can find full details
on Part P on the Communities and Local Government website,
http://www.communities.gov.uk.
Pennington’s Electrical Contractors is a registered Part P installer.
The advantages of this are:
• You will not have to pay any building control charges;
• We can deal with everything for you;
• We will arrange for you to receive a certificate confirming the work
meets the Building Regulations;
• You have access to a formal complaints procedure if the work doesn’t
meet the Building Regulations;
• You can choose to take out an insurance-backed guarantee when you
have the work done, and you can make a claim if the work is later found
not to meet the Building Regulations.

Why would I want a Visual Electrical Inspection?

If you are purchasing a new flat or house, you may find a Visual Electrical Inspection helpful. This report can give you a reasonable indication of the state of the electrical system in the property.

This may help you make an informed decision on whether to purchase the property or whether to negotiate for a discount!It can save the expense of a full electrical safety certificate and inspection, which is a far more expensive and time consuming process.

Where can you have RCD protection?

The main form of RCD protection is in your consumer unit. The number of circuits being protected can vary and be altered to suit your needs when an installation is being carried out.

What does Part P of the Building Regulations mean to me?

If you use The Big Green Electrical Company you can expect to have safe electrical work done, as the work will meet the UK national standard, BS 7671 (Requirements for Electrical Installations). When the work is finished you will
receive:
• An Electrical Installation Certificate or Minor Works Certificate that
confirms that the work meets BS 7671;
• A Building Regulations Compliance Certificate that confirms that the
work meets the Building Regulations.