Faulty wiring and electrics are extremely dangerous and if left can cause injuries and fires. Rewiring your Bracknell home will limit these risks.
Electricity is a leading cause of accidental fires in the UK. Over 20,000 fires each year! In no means are we saying this to scare you but to remind our customers to regularly check their electrical system for damaged, deteriorated wiring. Thames Valley Electricians are on hand to help providing EICR’s and rewiring services to properties in Bracknell and the surrounding areas.
If you're worried about your electrical system Thames Valley Electricians can help. It’s important you understand what the signs of old and poor wiring are. The most common signs include:
- Flickering lights: If you notice your lights are constantly flickering in more than one room, it may be a sign of a fault somewhere in your electrical system. This is something that should be checked by a qualified electrician before any further damage is caused.
- Tripping electrics: Similarly, if your electrical system is regularly tripping out this also suggests a faulty system.
- Burnt sockets & switches: If you have discoloured sockets and or switches this should be investigated ASAP. Likewise burning smells could indicate fires caused by faulty or loose connections.
- Electric shocks: If you ever experience electric shocks when inspecting your electrical system, please urgently call us. We want to keep our customers safe as possible so leave any further investigation to a registered electrician like Thames Valley Electrics.
- Older homes: Older Bracknell homes will likely need rewiring. It’s recommended rewiring every 25-30 years.
Fuse-box
One major sign a rewire is necessary is if your home still uses an old style fuse-box. During the rewire process this will be replaced with the modern version, a consumer unit. This is essentially the brain of your homes electrical system and is used every single day. 11% of fires are caused by old and faulty electrical installations like fuse-boxes so regular inspections and upgrades should be highly considered.
EICR’s
Our electricians will always carry out a full EICR before rewiring your Bracknell property. This will allow us to fully understand your electrical system and identify any faults that need repairing. EICR’s should be performed every 10 years to ensure optimal safety. Landlords are required by law to have an EICR on their property every 5 years and at tenancy changes.
Choosing the right electrician
If you feel your Bracknell home needs rewiring it’s critical you choose a registered electrician to do the job. Thames Valley Electricians are your local NICEIC approved domestic installers in Bracknell. We take great pride in our work an ensure all installations are fitted to the highest possible standard. If you have any more questions regarding the rewire process or EICR’s please do check out the rest of our blogs and of course, feel free to contact our friendly team.
