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Welcome to TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services Ltd. We are your local Rayleigh Electricians & Electrical Contractors.
We are NICEIC registered, have a long-standing reputation, and provide reliable electrical services to the area’s residents and businesses.
Our Rayleigh-based electricians are available to serve homeowners, landlords, and businesses alike. They offer many domestic and commercial electrical services, from installing a single plug socket to rewiring whole properties.
Our electricians are also available 24/7 to handle electrical emergencies. They have no call-out charges.
We keep our rates fair and competitive, monitoring them closely to remain one of the best-priced electricians in the area.
All surveys and quotes for electrical work are free without obligation.
Autumn Electrical 2024
If you’re a homeowner or run commercial premises in Rayleigh, the autumn months of September, October, and November is an excellent time to have electrical work undertaken for various reasons:
Comfortable Conditions
Autumn in Rayleigh brings cooler, milder temperatures, creating a more pleasant working environment for electricians. This is particularly advantageous for larger electrical projects, as the reduced heat alleviates the strain on workers. Comfortable conditions can lead to greater productivity, allowing electricians to focus on delivering high-quality craftsmanship without the pressure of extreme weather.
Decreased Demand
As the busy summer season ends, many homeowners and businesses shift their focus indoors or to less intensive tasks. This decrease in demand means electricians are more available in autumn, allowing greater flexibility for your electrical projects.
Preparing For Winter
With temperatures dropping, autumn is the perfect time to ensure your electrical systems are ready for winter. It’s essential to check and maintain heating systems and related electrical components to avoid unexpected breakdowns during the colder months. This might include upgrading consumer units to ensure they can handle the increased load from electrical heating appliances and testing RCD fuses.
Enhancing Energy Efficiency
As winter approaches, many Rayleigh homeowners and businesses look to improve energy efficiency. Autumn is an ideal time to implement upgrades that can significantly save energy bills. Replacing outdated lighting fixtures indoors and out with energy-efficient LED bulbs brightens your space and reduces energy consumption. Additionally, installing outdoor lighting is a good idea for days to shorten, enhancing your property’s security and look.
Getting Ready For The Holidays
As the autumn season progresses, thoughts turn to the upcoming holiday festivities. This is an excellent time to arrange electrical work to enhance your home or business during celebrations. Some homeowners have installed new cookers, which are ready for Christmas. Installing outdoor sockets makes it easy to power holiday decorations, outdoor lighting, or heaters for entertaining.
Ample Daylight
Autumn offers a balanced amount of daylight, allowing for effective planning and execution of larger electrical projects. This extra time can be particularly beneficial for tasks that require careful consideration, such as installing new consumer units, wiring upgrades, or extensive outdoor lighting systems.
Book An Electrician This Autumn
Autumn in Rayleigh is ideal for domestic or commercial electrical work. The comfortable weather, increased availability and opportunity to prepare for winter make this season a smart choice for electrical upgrades or installations. Please contact us to book an Electrician or receive a free no-obligation survey and quote.
Domestic Electrical Services
Over the years, TM Hughes electricians have done many electrical jobs in and around Rayleigh. They have done installations, maintenance, and repairs, all to a high standard.
Whether you need a simple fix or more complex work, our friendly and experienced staff is ready to assist you.
We install new consumer units, undertake full and partial rewiring, and fit new sockets, switches, lighting, and more.
Our Rayleigh Electricians are trained and experienced professionals with NICEIC registration. They are committed to following the latest Part P building rules and understand all safety rules for working on homes.
Following the required practices and rules ensures all electrical work is done safely and quickly. This minimises disruption to homeowners and their families while work is done.
Commmercial Electricians
We work with all commercial businesses, large and small. Our Electricians will deliver the electrical solutions your business needs to operate more efficiently.
We specialise in commercial, industrial, retail and office electrical installation, maintenance and repairs.
Before undertaking any commercial electrical installations, we establish your business’s current needs and goals so that the installation can meet your requirements now and in the future.
We cover all Commercial Electrical tasks, such as rewiring premises and installing appliances. Our installations cover single, three-phase systems and Cat 5, Cat 5E, and Cat
6 wiring—all of which comply with the most up-to-date IEE regulations.
We understand that minimising disruption to your business is key. So, if needed, our work can occur after hours.
Upon completion of the installation, our customers receive either an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) or a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate (MEIWC). These documents prove that the work has been appropriately completed to legal standards.
They also show that our customers have taken steps to ensure safety, following relevant regulations and insurance requirements.
Commercial Lighting
Commercial lighting is essential for any business. Good lighting increases worker productivity. It also makes a safe workplace and attracts customers.
We Design and fit all types of commercial lighting, which includes
- Office
- Retail
- Industrial
- Warehouse
- Exterior
- Security
- Emergency
We’ll ensure that your commercial lighting installation is correctly planned and executed. Our electricians understand all lighting types well.
They also know about energy efficiency. They understand the needs of different businesses and their lighting requirements. They also understand health and safety regulations.
Commercial EICR
Employers are obligated to guarantee the well-being and safety of their employees. So, reports on electrical conditions and PAT testing are vital. They are key for workplace health and safety.
Our certified electricians can visit your premises often. They will check your electrical system and appliances and give you the required certificates.
During these visits, they will test your electrical system and appliances. After the tests, they will issue the required certification.
Applaince Installation
We provide Appliance installation services. You should never attempt to install appliances yourself. They are dangerous when fitted incorrectly.
Ensuring your appliance works properly and safely with your electrical system is important. The only way to do this is to have your appliance fitted by a qualified electrician. Our services ensure this.
We fit all types of domestic appliances, such as hobs, ovens and Boilers.
Consumer Unit Installation & Upgrades
We install RCD consumer units in new buildings and extensions in Rayleigh. They comply with BS EN 61439. We also upgrade old consumer units and fuse boxes.
New consumer units feature RCD (residual current device) fuses. They trip instantly when a fault occurs, providing better protection against electrocution, which can be fatal or cause fires.
Some older properties in Rayleigh still have outdated fuse boxes with traditional wire fuses.
Old fuse boxes take longer to cut the power if a fault occurs and are inconvenient as the wires must be manually replaced every time a fuse trips.
Equally important is the difference between old and new consumer units. Old fuse boxes have wooden bases, not the metal construction of modern consumer units.
Metal significantly increases safety as its non-combustible old fuse boxes are a potential fire hazard.
Electrical systems are only as good as their consumer units: power sockets, lights, and appliances. The units also protect the electrical system and appliances from damage due to overloading.
Installing a consumer unit that meets the BS EN 61439 standard ensures that your home is powered safely.
Earthing & Bonding
Earthing and bonding are included with every installation. They protect people from the dangers of electrical shocks by ‘earthing’ the electrical current.
This is crucial for homes built before 1991. Their 4-6mm wires may no longer follow the safety rules in the BS7671 standard.
We install, test, and repair Earthing & Bonding systems. We also upgrade them. We work in households and commercial buildings.
Landlords EICR Certificates
Ensuring the electrical system and appliances are up to the legal standard is a common headache for landlords, but it needsn’t be. We make the process quick and easy.
Landlords must ensure
- The electrical installation of a rented property must be safe at the start and maintained in a safe condition throughout the tenancy.
- Houses in multiple occupations (HMO) are inspected every five years for an Electrical Installation Condition Report, commonly known as an EICR.
- Appliances are safe with CE markings.
We inspect electrical systems and issue EICR certificates. They ensure your property is safe for your tenants. They also keep you on the right side of the law with a valid EICR certificate.
Fault Finding & Electrical Repairs
Fault Finding and Electrical Repairs involve diagnosing and repairing various electrical issues.
The faults include burnt sockets, electric shocks, humming consumer units, arcing, tripping fuses, and flickering lights.
These are potential signs of an electrical fault that a qualified Electrician should inspect and rectify.
Indoor Lighting
Indoor lighting has improved greatly in recent years, and with so many options available, it can be challenging to know where to start.
We specialise in indoor lighting installation. We upgrade single lights and install complete lighting systems in homes.
We fit all indoor lights, including pendants, recessed, bathroom, and under-the-counter lights.
All lights are fitted with LED bulbs, which provide excellent energy efficiency. In addition, a wide range of colours and strengths are available to create the perfect ambience in each room.
Smart lighting is also available, enabling you to control your device’s lights anywhere.
Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting has become increasingly popular in Rayleigh over the years.
Outdoor lighting makes gardens and outdoor spaces beautiful. It turns them into living areas where you can chill with friends after dark.
Exterior lighting also helps secure the area by deterring burglars and making navigating your way around at night easier.
Modern outdoor lights use the latest LED bulbs, which are much cheaper to purchase and run than older halogen bulbs. We install garden/landscape lighting and security lighting.
When we design and fit an outdoor lighting system, we consider all factors, including the size of the outdoor area, existing fixtures and furniture, and your specific needs and wants.
Careful planning ensures the finished installation provides light. It will improve the look and feel of your outdoor living area.
Rewiring
Every Rayleigh homeowner and landlord should know that they should have their house wiring checked every ten years. Rewiring every thirty years is recommended.
This is because wires deteriorate over time, and not all homes adhere to the latest wiring regulations.
We can assess your wiring. We can do any needed rewiring. This will update your home’s electrical system to the latest wiring rules.
Up-to-date wiring serves the power consumption of modern households and their sophisticated appliances. Ensuring a safe electrical system for those living on the property.
Sockets
Sockets are vital as they power various appliances and devices throughout your home.
Our experienced Electricians can upgrade your existing outlets or add additional power points to your home.
We fit all sockets, including those with USB ports for charging mobile phones quickly and conveniently without taking up a plug socket. We also fit sockets with built-in RCDs, providing an extra safety layer.
Sockets are available in various materials, so they can be customised to your home’s decor. Materials include classic white plastic, stainless steel, coloured plastic, wood finishes and more.
Outdoor Sockets
Outdoor Sockets are the perfect accessory for any garden. They provide a safe and easy way to use garden tools, including lawnmowers, power tools, and outdoor lighting. You can use them without running extension leads through your home.
These sockets are dust and waterproof. They are usually made from metal with tough plastic covers.
The covers snap shut when unused. These covers sit on top of plugs, holding them securely in place. No more pulling the plug out of the socket when you mow the lawn.
Outdoor Sockets are versatile and can be installed in any home and outdoor space.
Security Lighting
Security lighting is a key element in ensuring the safety of both homes and businesses.
In today’s world, property owners must take extra measures to protect against vandalism and theft. Research has shown that having security lights around a building deters criminals. They use darkness as cover for their activities.
The lights make it seem like the building is occupied, suggesting CCTV cameras and other security devices likely monitor it. This makes it less attractive to those with bad intentions.
Our electricians design and install security lighting systems. They are tailored to the needs of each home or business.
When designing the system, we consider any vulnerable areas. These include poorly lit doors, windows, alleys, garages, and backyards, which may be prone to prowling intruders.
We ensure lighting complements other security systems, such as alarm or CCTV installations.
Combining motion sensor lights and timed lighting gives effective illumination. It is also cheap and cost-effective. In addition, LED light bulbs are used with all security lighting for maximal energy efficiency.
Smoke & Heat Alarms
We install wired smoke and heat alarms and wired carbon monoxide alarms to create a safer home environment for you and your family.
Wired smoke alarms detect smoke particles in the air, while heat alarms detect unusually high temperatures. Both alert you of fire.
Installing wired alarms ensures they are always active and ready to respond to emergencies. They also include a backup battery in case there’s a power cut.
Alarms are also interlinked, so if one is activated on one floor, all floors are alerted.
Electrical Emergencies
At TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services, we know that electrical problems can arise anytime, day or night and need fixing ASAP.
That’s why we provide 24-hour Electricians in Rayleigh 7 days a week.
Whether you have a Consumer Unit problem at night or an urgent wiring issue on the weekend, our experienced electricians are here to help.
Our emergency electricians have years of experience dealing with electrical problems. We’ll get your Electrical system back up and running swiftly.
Our Emergency Electrical Services include no call-out charges.
Common Issues That Require An Emergency Electrician
Here are a few common electrical issues. They need an emergency electrician’s attention.
Never attempt to do electrical repairs yourself. Electricity is dangerous and can cause injury and even death. Always use a certified and insured professional).
Buzzing From Consumer Unit
Buzzing in a consumer unit can have many causes. These include loose connections, circuit overload, and failing RCD fuses. The buzzing noise indicates electrical problems that require prompt attention from an electrician.
Tripping Fuses
Fuses trip to protect electrical circuits from potential damage or hazardous situations. Common causes are overload, short circuits, ground faults, and faulty appliances or devices.
When a fuse trips, it interrupts the flow of current to prevent overheating, fires, or electrocution.
Frequent tripping of fuses indicates a fault may be present, so an inspection by an electrician is recommended.
Electrical Shocks
Electric shocks from an electrical system occur when someone touches a live conductor, allowing current to flow through their body.
Faulty wiring, ground faults, damaged appliances, inadequate insulation, improper grounding, and wet conditions are common causes.
Burning Smells
Burning smells in an electrical system can have many causes. These include overloaded circuits, damaged or exposed wiring, faulty appliances, loose connections, and worn-out components.
These issues can result in overheating or electrical arcing, which may produce a burning odour. Consulting a certified electrician is essential to address any burning smells promptly. Your electrical system could pose a fire risk.
Signs Of Burning On Sockets & Switches
Burning signs on sockets and switches can come from loose connections. They can also come from overloaded circuits, faulty wiring, and worn or damaged parts.
These issues can cause too much heat, sparking, or arcing. This heat causes visible scorch marks or discolouration on sockets and switches. It’s essential to address burning signs immediately.
Damage To Your Electrical System
If any part of your electrical system is accidentally damaged, a qualified electrician should inspect and repair it.
Any Other Issues Or Concerns
If you have any other issues or concerns about your electrical system, having an electrician inspect it is always best.
Hi, I’m Terry the founder and owner of TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services
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