Electricians Oldham
NAPIT approved electricians working across Oldham and the wider North West. Testing, fault finding and installation work, certified properly and priced before we start.
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NAPIT ApprovedMember 66463
Competent PersonRegistered, electrical
Our services in Oldham
We work right across the wider area as well, so if you are outside the immediate district have a look at our electricians in Manchester 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 Oldham?
Over two thousand four hundred cotton mills were built across what became Greater Manchester, and steam power is why they clustered in towns like this one rather than along the rivers. Barely half of them still stand. Dense terraces built for mill workers, weavers' cottages with the old loom shop windows on the top floor, and mills converted to flats and units.
What we tend to find: Rewireable boards still in use, converted mill units where the installation outlived the business it was wired for, and rented stock certified late.


Portable Appliance (PAT) Testing Oldham
Rented terraces and small commercial units make up most of the appliance testing here, usually because a licence or an insurer has asked for the paperwork. 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.
Priced per item with no minimum call out, and the register is yours to hand straight to an inspector or an insurer.
Electrical Fault Finding Oldham
Older terraces hide their joints. Buried connections with no access are the most common cause of an intermittent fault we get called to.
The usual culprits around Oldham are the ones you would expect from the age of the housing: rewireable boards still in use, converted mill units where the installation outlived the business it was wired for, and rented stock certified late.


Electrical Inspections and Testing Oldham
An EICR is a condition report, not a pass or fail certificate. On older rented stock it is also the document that decides whether a property can be let at all. Everything found is coded C1, C2 or C3.
Rented property needs one every five years or at change of tenancy, whichever comes first, and the report goes to the tenant within 28 days.
Accredited Electricians Oldham
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 Oldham - Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer fuseboard upgrades in Oldham?
Absolutely. We complete fuseboard upgrades regularly across the area, replacing outdated units with modern consumer units featuring RCD protection and sufficient capacity for today's electrical demands. Many older properties still run on inadequate boards that don't provide proper circuit protection. Upgrading improves safety significantly and often proves essential before other electrical work can proceed. We'll assess your current board, recommend appropriate replacements, and handle installation with full certification.
Do you offer LED lighting installation in Oldham?
Yes, our led lighting installation service covers both residential and commercial properties throughout the area. LED technology slashes energy costs while providing superior light quality and longevity compared to traditional bulbs. We supply and fit everything from kitchen downlights to warehouse high-bay installations. Switching to LED typically pays for itself within a couple of years through reduced electricity bills and eliminated replacement costs. We'll design lighting schemes that meet your needs whilst maximising efficiency.
Do you offer wifi security alarm installation in Oldham?
Certainly. Our wifi security alarms bring modern protection to homes and businesses across the area. These systems let you monitor and control security remotely through smartphone apps, receiving instant alerts if sensors detect activity. We install wireless components that avoid drilling and cabling through decorated rooms, keeping disruption minimal. Professional setup ensures reliable operation and proper coverage of vulnerable entry points.
How often should fire alarms be tested in commercial premises?
Weekly testing should happen for most commercial fire alarm systems to a simple push of test buttons to verify sounders work correctly. Professional inspection and testing by qualified electricians needs completing annually or sometimes more frequently depending on your premises type and insurer requirements. Our fire alarm testing service covers thorough system checks that comply with BS 5839 standards, ensuring every detector, control panel and warning device functions properly.
What's involved in emergency light testing?
Emergency lighting requires monthly functional tests (flick test) where lights get switched to battery power briefly to confirm they illuminate. Annual duration tests involve running emergency lights for their full rated period (usually three hours) to verify batteries maintain adequate charge. Our emergency light testing service handles these checks professionally, documenting results and identifying units needing battery replacement or other maintenance before they fail during actual emergencies.
Can you work with landlords and letting agents?
Yes, we provide comprehensive electrical services for landlords and letting agents across the area. Our landlord electricians understand rental property requirements, including mandatory EICR inspections every five years. We handle everything from certification to repairs, working efficiently to minimise void periods. For HMO electricians needs, we're familiar with enhanced safety standards required for houses in multiple occupation. We also work directly with letting agent electricians to support property portfolios with reliable, compliant electrical services.
How quickly can you respond to electrical emergencies?
We prioritise emergency calls and aim to attend dangerous situations within a few hours, often sooner for severe hazards like exposed live wires or complete power loss. Our electricians carry extensive equipment and materials, enabling most emergency repairs to complete during the first visit. We're available outside normal working hours because electrical faults don't respect business schedules. When you ring with urgent problems, you'll speak to someone who can dispatch help immediately, not an answering service taking messages.
Do you provide electrical certificates after completing work?
Every installation we complete comes with appropriate certification. Minor works receive Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificates. Inspection and testing produces Electrical Installation Condition Reports. These documents aren't optional extras to they're legal requirements proving work meets regulations. We register installations with relevant building control authorities where necessary, handling all compliance paperwork so you don't have to worry about it.
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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