Did you know that (at the time of writing) Electrician is NOT a protected title? This effectively means that anyone can go out, buy some tools and set themselves up to work on your electrical installation?
How can you avoid these pitfalls and ensure that only a trusted, qualified, and insured person is working on your electrics?
Registered Electrician
There are a couple of voluntary bodies in the UK that Qualified Electricians can join to let their customers know they are professional, qualified, insured, and competent tradespersons. One of these professional bodies is the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contractors or NICEIC for short.
These bodies will annually visit electricians to check they have the correct qualifications, insurance, and standard of work to maintain their registration.
NICEIC Electrician Bristol
We are proud members of the NICEIC and pass their annual rigorous assessment each year. They check we can inspect, test, and install electrical installations correctly and in accordance with the wiring regulations (BS7671).
If you are looking for a registered electrician in Bristol then we can certainly help. You can read more about us on our page.
What can ‘Qualified’ Electricians do?
Properly trained and qualified electricians understand the wiring regulations, regularly re-sit their qualifications, take part in Continued Professional Development (CPD), and will adhere to the wiring standards to ensure that your home and business electrical systems are kept safe and maintained.
Certifying works correctly
When a registered electrician carried out electrical works for you, they are able to produce certification such as Electrical Installation Certificates, Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificates and in the case of domestic works, notify building control automatically for any relevant electrical works.
Peace of Mind
Whilst you may be able to get cheaper prices for almost any work that you have carried out, electrical installation works should be carried out by registered electricians such as ourselves, Allied Electrical, to ensure that the finished product is safe, compliant, tested and will last for the long run.
Without using a registered electrician, you may be risking your safety and property.
The services we offer
We offer a huge range of electrical services including:
- EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Reports)
- Consumer Unit / Fuse Box Replacements
- Commercial Electrical Services
- Outbuilding Electrics
- Additional Plug Sockets
And much more. You can see our full range of electrical services on our page.
The advantages of using a Registered Electrician in Bristol like ourselves are clear. Fully qualified and insured works, professional service every time, certification for electrical works, outstanding local reviews from satisfied customers and peace of mind for YOU.
We have held NICIEC approved contractor status for 25 years along with being registered with TRUSTMARK.
Safety First! Electrical Testing in Bristol
Many electrical issues, breakdowns and emergencies can be avoided. Did you know that our homes should be checked by a Qualified, Registered Electrician every 10 years?
Many homeowners do not have their electrics checked for several decades and only contact an electrician when something serious has gone wrong. These situation can often be avoided if regular testing and maintenance is carried out.
An electrical test takes time to fully check all aspects of safety throughout a property. Each individual electrical circuit is checked along with sockets, switches, and the Fuse Box / consumer unit. Regular inspection can highlight any looming issues or situations that may develop into electrical problems in the near future.
Need a Registered Electrician in Bristol?
When you need a Registered Electrician in Bristol, we can definitely help. From replacing a socket front in a domestic property through to large commercial works we guarantee a great job every time. Use our contact form to get in touch today or call us on 0117 303 9000.
