Electricians Formby
NAPIT approved electricians working across Formby and the wider North West. Testing, fault finding and installation work, certified properly and priced before we start.
Tell us what you need and we will come back to you the same working day.
NAPIT ApprovedMember 66463
Competent PersonRegistered, electrical
Our services in Formby
We work right across the wider area as well, so if you are outside the immediate district have a look at our electricians in Liverpool page for the full picture of what we cover.
Electrical Inspection & Testing
Full Electrical Installation Condition Reports for landlords, homeowners and businesses, with the certificate issued within 24 hours and remedials priced up front.
What an EICR coversPAT Testing
Portable appliance testing for offices, shops, HMOs and holiday lets. Every item labelled and logged on a register you can hand to an inspector.
How PAT testing is pricedFault Finding
Breakers that keep tripping, dead sockets, lights dimming when the kettle goes on. We track the cause down properly rather than guessing at it.
How we trace a faultFuseboard Upgrades
Swapping out old rewireable fuses and tired boards for a modern RCBO unit, tested, certified and notified under Part P, with the certificate issued within 24 hours.
When a fuseboard needs replacingFire Alarm Testing
Grade D and LD2 systems for HMOs and rented houses, installed, commissioned and tested to keep your licence in order.
Fire alarm testing intervalsEmergency Light Testing
Monthly flick tests and the annual three hour duration test, logged properly so it stands up when somebody asks to see the records.
Emergency lighting duration testsLED Lighting Installation
Swapping tired fittings for LED throughout a house, office or unit, plus extra sockets, outside power and security lighting.
LED and lighting installation workWiFi Security Alarms
App controlled alarm systems fitted and set up so you can arm the house or the unit from your phone wherever you are.
Alarm and camera installationWhy Choose Our Electricians in Formby?
Formby grew from a coastal village into commuter country once the railway arrived, so the bulk of the housing is twentieth century detached and semi detached rather than old village stock. Large detached and semi detached property, much of it extended, with garden rooms and annexes added to supplies never sized for them.
What we tend to find: Submains to garages and annexes with no local protection, salt corrosion at external fittings, and tails that should have been upgraded.
Portable Appliance (PAT) Testing Formby
Home offices, garden rooms and annexes account for most of the appliance testing here, often with more plugged into one circuit than anybody realises. Every appliance gets a visual inspection first, because most faults are found by looking at the plug, the flex and the casing rather than by the tester.
Worth doing at the same time as the fixed wiring, so the whole property is covered by one visit and one set of records.
Electrical Fault Finding Formby
On an extended property the fault is rarely where the symptom is. A tripping breaker in the kitchen can be a garden office cable that has taken a spade.
The usual culprits around the area are the ones you would expect from the age of the housing: submains to garages and annexes with no local protection, salt corrosion at external fittings, and tails that should have been upgraded.
Electrical Inspections and Testing Formby
An EICR covers the whole installation, which on an extended property means the annexe, the garden office and the garage as well as the house itself. Everything found is coded C1, C2 or C3.
If you are adding an annexe or a garden room, get the existing installation tested first. It is cheaper than finding out the supply will not carry it.
Accredited Electricians Formby
Accreditation is the part most people never check, and it is the part that decides whether your certificate is worth anything. Our electricians in the area work under a scheme that audits the work, not just the paperwork.
NAPIT approved contractor, member 66463
Assessed on real jobs, not a desk exercise. Our registration can be checked on the NAPIT register before you let anyone near your board.
Registered Competent Person
The scheme that lets us self certify notifiable work and register it with building control, so you are not chasing a separate certificate.
Part P registered
Domestic work is notified properly, which matters the day you sell the property and a solicitor asks for the paperwork.
Fully insured, with every job certified
Public liability in place on every visit, and an EICR or installation certificate issued at the end of it rather than weeks later.
If you want to see the certificates before booking, ask. Our electricians would rather you checked.
Electricians Formby - Frequently Asked Questions
How often should Formby homeowners have their electrics tested?
We recommend that the area homeowners have an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) conducted every 5-10 years. However, if you live in an older property or are planning to sell or rent out your home, more frequent inspections may be advisable. Our electricians in the area can provide personalised advice based on your specific circumstances.
Do you offer emergency electrical services in Formby?
Yes, our electricians in the area provide a 24/7 emergency service. We understand that electrical issues can occur at any time, and we're committed to responding quickly to urgent calls from the area residents and businesses. Our local presence ensures we can reach you promptly, whether you're in the area town centre or the surrounding areas.
Can your Formby electricians work on both residential and commercial properties?
Absolutely. Our electricians in the area are experienced in handling a wide range of electrical work for both residential and commercial properties.
Are your electricians familiar with the specific electrical requirements of Formby's coastal properties?
Yes, our electricians in the area have extensive experience working on coastal properties. We understand the unique challenges posed by the area's marine environment, such as increased risk of corrosion and moisture ingress. Our team is well-versed in selecting appropriate materials and installation methods to ensure the longevity and safety of electrical systems in the area's coastal homes and businesses.
Do you provide certificates for electrical work completed in Formby?
Yes, our electricians in the area provide all necessary certificates for completed electrical work. This includes Electrical Installation Certificates for new installations and Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) for inspections and testing. These certificates are crucial for demonstrating compliance with regulations and may be required for insurance purposes or when selling your \1.
Nearby areas we also cover
Covering the wider area too, see our Liverpool coverage.
Rated 5.0 by homeowners and landlords
Word of mouth is still where most of the work comes from, and that only happens if the job is done right and the price is what we said it would be.
We needed PAT tests done at short notice and he did a great job. Highly recommend DH Electrical Services and I will definitely be using them again.
Dave was quick to respond and gave a very reasonable price. Lee came to carry out the work and did a very tidy and thorough job on a bank holiday Monday.
Dave and his team are fantastic and I highly recommend them. They have worked on 3 separate jobs for us so far as we slowly modernise our home.
Great service from Dave and his team. Friendly and did a great job. Needed power and plugs installing. Finished in two days. Would definitely recommend.
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