Electricians South Woodham Ferrers
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Welcome to TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services Ltd. We are NICEIC-registered Electricians based in South Woodham Ferrers. We are also Electrical Contractors.
Our Electricians are on hand for all domestic and commercial Electrical work and 24/7 for electrical emergencies.
Our services include free, no-obligation quotes and no call-out charges.
Typical Electrical work includes
Our electricians are highly experienced and well-versed in part P building regulations if you need electrical work for a major refurbishment.
Our Services Include
- Domestic Electrical Services
- Sockets & Switches
- Consumer Units
- Rewiring Full & Partial
- Lighting
- Outdoor Power
- Outdoor Lighting
- EICR Certificates & Testing
- Appliance Installation
- Earthing & Bonding
- Fault Finding & Repairs
- Security Lighting
- Smoke & Heat Alarms
- Emergency Electricians
- Commercial Electricians
Autumn Electrical 2024
The autumn months of September, October, and November provide the perfect window for undertaking electrical work before winter sets in. The autumn offers several practical advantages, whether you’re considering upgrading your consumer unit, rewiring your home, arranging an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), or installing outdoor lighting and power.
Preparing For Winter Demands
As temperatures drop, electrical systems experience a higher demand. Heating systems, additional lighting, and increased use of appliances put more strain on your electrical setup. Undertaking upgrades and inspections in autumn ensures your home or business is ready for winter. For example, upgrading your consumer unit and adding new circuits will help handle the increased electrical load typical of modern-day appliances and heating systems.
Ideal Time For Rewiring Projects
Rewiring a property is a significant job. Autumn is a great time to schedule this work, as the weather is typically cooler, and homes are less reliant on heating systems than in the deep winter months. This allows the job to proceed without the inconvenience of needing to switch off your heating or work around extreme weather conditions.
Rewiring not only brings your home up to current safety standards but can also improve the efficiency and reliability of your electrical system. Whether replacing ageing wiring or adding more sockets, autumn offers the perfect balance of manageable weather and enough daylight hours for an Electrician to carry out the work smoothly.
Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
An EICR is essential for ensuring the safety and compliance of your electrical installations. Whether you’re a homeowner or a landlord, arranging an EICR during autumn means any required repairs can be addressed before the busy winter. An EICR will identify any faults, deterioration, or areas that need attention, ensuring your electrical system is safe and fit for use during the high-demand winter season.
By having this inspection before winter, you can address issues like faulty wiring or overloaded circuits that could pose safety risks when electricity usage is at its peak.
Outdoor Lighting & Power Installations
Autumn is also a great time to think about outdoor lighting and power installations. Adequate outdoor lighting becomes essential for safety and security, with the evenings drawing in. Adding or upgrading your outdoor lighting can help improve visibility around your home or business, particularly in areas like driveways, walkways, and gardens.
Additionally, outdoor power outlets are useful for those who enjoy gardening or working outdoors during the cooler months. An Electrician can install weatherproof sockets, allowing you to efficiently power equipment like outdoor lighting, heaters, or festive decorations.
Avoiding The Winter Rush
Many homeowners wait until the winter to address electrical issues, leading to high demand for Electricians. By scheduling work in September, October, or November, you can avoid the winter rush and benefit from more flexible booking options.
September, October, and November are perfect for electrical projects. Whether upgrading your consumer unit, rewiring your property, conducting an EICR, or enhancing your outdoor lighting and power setup, addressing these tasks in autumn ensures your home or business is prepared for the winter months ahead. If you want electrical work undertaken at home or in business, please contact us for a free, no-obligation quote.
Domestic Electrical Services
Over the years, TM Hughes Electricians have done many jobs in South Woodham Ferrers homes. We have worked for homeowners, tenants, and landlords.
We’re happy to help you, no matter your electrical needs or the job size.
Sockets & Switches
Modern-day homes use more devices and appliances than ever.
Most family members these days have devices that need regular charging.
As such, more sockets are desired to accommodate modern-day living’s electrical needs.
We can add more socket points in your home so you can use more appliances anytime or upgrade your existing sockets.
Modern-day sockets have the option of built-in USB ports and RCD fuses. Now, you can charge your phones or tablets without unplugging other appliances. Built-in RCD fuses ensure all sockets are extra safe.
You can upgrade traditional white sockets and switches and replace them with modern designs. These modern designs come in various materials and can complement your interior design.
Consumer units
Consumer units are key to domestic electrical systems’ safety and correct functioning.
If you have an old fuse box mounted on a wooden board or an older plastic consumer unit, it’s time to upgrade.
We install BS EN 61439 Consumer Units with the latest RCD, MCB, and MCBO fuse. This ultra-safe setup cuts power immediately in the event of a system fault. New consumer units are also made from non-combustible metal, preventing electrical fire spread.
Rewiring Full & Partial
We undertake whole and part rewiring that conforms to the latest regulations.
Many older properties in South Woodham Ferrers have old wiring. If your home hasn’t been rewired in the past 30 years, it may need rewiring.
One of our electricians can check your electrical system and the condition of the wiring.
Rewiring your property keeps you and your family safe. It also allows you to add more sockets, switches, and lights.
Many older electrical systems were not built to cope with the power demands of modern-day living.
For those who have had a major renovation, such as an extension, we can install the wiring to work with your existing consumer unit.
Sometimes, extensions utilise a separate consumer unit.
We also offer partial rewiring for areas of the home that may have been damaged or suffered wire deterioration.
Lighting
All our lighting installations include the best LED bulbs, saving energy.
We can replace your existing lights with modern versions.
Or, if you’re refurbishing, we can design and build a new lighting system. It will complement your home perfectly.
All our lighting installations include the best LED bulbs, saving energy.
We can replace your existing lights with modern versions. Alternativelyg, we can design and build a new lighting syste if you’re remodellingm. It will perfectly complement your home.
We also fit Smart lighting, which allows you to control the light via an app on your smart device even when away from home.
Outdoor Power
You can install outdoor sockets in your garden or garage. They let you safely use power tools without long and risky extension leads.
Outdoor sockets are designed to withstand outdoor elements. They can include circuit breakers to stop electrocution. The breakers prevent accidents, like cutting through a lawnmower lead.
Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting is perfect for lighting your home’s features and living areas. It can also secure vulnerable outdoor areas.
Outdoor lighting includes wall, post, and decking lights, as well as motion-detection security lighting. This lighting is ideal for seeing in the dark and scaring off burglars and vandals.
EICR Certificates & Testing
If you rent a property in South Woodham Ferrers, you’ll need annual EICR inspections and certificates.
One of our local electricians can visit your property to do the required inspections. They will issue the EICR certification so you can rent your property legally.
We offer PAT testing to employers, landlords, and the self-employed. PAT testing stands for ‘Portable Appliance Testing’. It is a preventative maintenance procedure that ensures all portable appliances are safe for use and don’t pose an electrical accident risk.
Landlords and Employers want to ensure the safety of their tenants and employees, and the self-employed want to ensure their own safety.
PAT testing is not legally required, but it is recommended and done often. It ensures the safety of all who use portable appliances in rented properties or workplaces.
An electrician will visit your property or business premises at an agreed time and inspect and test all plug-in appliances.
This will include kettles, irons, and hair dryers. It will also include larger stationary appliances such as TVs and washing machines in the home.
In the workplace, PAT testing will cover the industrial appliances and plug-in tools used for trade and production.
The best PAT testing frequency depends on whether the appliances are handheld or stationary. It also depends on whether they are on rented property or commercial premises. And it depends on their line of business.
Appliance Installation
Our electricians install all types of electrical appliances.
Some appliances don’t plug in. They need wiring into their circuit.
A qualified electrician must fit wired appliances for safety and regulation compliance. Always use a professional.
Our appliance installation service makes the process quick, inexpensive, and pain-free.
Earthing & Bonding
We carry out Earthing and Bonding on all electrical installations, ensuring they meet the BS7671 safety standards.
Earthing and bonding prevent electric shocks in people. They do so if a fault happens in the electrical system or with an appliance.
Owners of homes built before 1991 should have their Earthing and Bonding checked by one of our electricians. This check will ensure that they meet the current safety rules.
Fault Finding & Electrical Repairs
Don’t panic if you discover something wrong with your electrical system.
Are you having faults like burning smells or marks? Or tripping fuses, flickering lights, or crackling noises? If so, call us and speak to one of our experienced electricians.
Security Lighting
Security lighting is cheap to install. It lasts many years due to built-in weather protection. It is cheap to run when fitted with modern LED bulbs.
Security lighting greatly reduces the chance of a crime. It prevents vandalism or burglary at your home or business.
Criminals are scared by light. They know they are far more likely to get caught or identified.
Crime statistics show that criminals don’t often target properties with security lights.
One of our experienced electricians will do a free survey of your property. They will design a security lighting system to light the at-risk areas of your home or business.
The system will work with your existing security systems. We can also install CCTV and alarms at the same time if you wish.
We fit all types of security lights, including motion-sensor, floodlights, timed, and solar-powered lights.
Smoke & Heat Alarms
You must have smoke and heat alarms fitted on every property floor.
For the best protection, you should have linked, mains-powered alarms in your home, which an electrician should fit.
Linked alarms are placed on every floor in various rooms of your property. If a fire occurs in one room, all the alarms will go off immediately.
It is far safer than a single battery-powered alarm you may not hear because you are on a different floor.
One of our electricians will do a free survey. They will write a quote to fit modern, wired, and interconnected alarms in your home or business.
We also design and install systems for the vulnerable and those at more risk.
Emergency Electricians
We know that electrical emergencies can strike at any time. They can disrupt your daily life or business.
Our team of dedicated, skilled electricians is available 24/7 to respond quickly to your electrical emergencies. They make sure your electrical systems are safe and work well.
We are committed to fast response times and expert work. You can rely on us to fix your electrical issues quickly and well. This will give you peace of mind that your electrical system is safe.
24/7 Service With No Call-Out Charges
At TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services Ltd, we understand that electrical emergencies can occur at any time, day or night, so we offer a 24/7 service.
Our team of dedicated electricians is always on standby. They are ready to respond to your call promptly and fix your electrical issues as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Moreover, we believe in providing our clients value, so we do not charge any call-out fees for Electrical Emergencies.
You can rely on our expert assistance without worrying about hidden costs or surprise charges.
Commercial Electricians
TM Hughes & Son offers Electrical services to South Woodham Ferrers’ businesses.
Our services cover commercial, industrial, office and retail premises.
Commercial Installations
Every business has different electrical needs. Existing electrical installations often need upgrading or adjusting. This serves new businesses entering premises or established ones whose production has grown.
Our electricians work with commercial electrical systems. These systems include single-phase and three-phase systems and Cat 5, Cat 5E, and Cat 6 wiring.
All commercial electrical installations include an EIC (Electrical Installation Certificate) or a MEIWC (Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate) and conform to the required IEE regulations.
Our flexible team can work outside working hours, so your day-to-day operations are not disrupted.
Commercial Electrical Inspections
EICR and PAT testing are crucial for workplace safety, as they stand for electrical condition reports and PAT for portable appliance testing.
An Electrician can visit your premises conveniently and undertake the necessary inspections. Once completed, you get legal certifications. They prove your electrical system and appliances are safe for your employees.
Commercial Lighting
We have fitted many commercial lighting installations over the years and will design the perfect one for your business.
Modern commercial LED bulbs are incredibly energy-efficient compared to traditional workplace bulbs. Upgrading will save your business a lot of money in energy bills over a year and beyond.
Good lighting contributes to employee happiness, productivity, health, and safety.
We install all types of commercial lighting, which includes
- Office
- Retail
- Industrial
- Warehouse
- Exterior
- Security
- Emergency
NICEIC Registered Electricians
NICEIC registration marks distinction and professionalism for emergency electricians. It shows their adherence to the highest industry standards for safety, skill, and technical expertise.
The National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) is a top voluntary regulatory body. It assesses and certifies the qualifications of electrical contractors. It also assesses their work quality. This happens in the United Kingdom.
Choose a NICEIC-registered emergency electrician from TM Hughes & Son. They handle electrical emergencies well and will ensure the safety of your home or business.
Also, NICEIC registration guarantees the electrician’s work meets the newest building rules and wiring standards. It ensures that any electrical issues will be resolved professionally and safely.
Full Public Liability Insurance
Emergency electricians need full public liability insurance. It protects them and the client in case of accidents or damage during electrical work.
This type of insurance covers any claims arising from personal injury or property damage caused by the electrician’s actions or negligence while performing their duties.
Hiring an emergency electrician with full public liability insurance provides peace of mind for clients. They know that they will be financially protected if any unexpected issues arise during the work.
Having this insurance demonstrates an electrician’s commitment to professionalism and responsibility. It reassures clients that the electrician values safety and is ready to address risks from electrical emergencies.
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