Electricians Salford
NAPIT approved electricians working across Salford 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 Salford
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 Salford?
Salford Docks employed the city until the container ships got too big for the canal. They closed in 1982 and the quays were rebuilt as housing and offices, which is why the stock jumps from Victorian terrace to modern apartment with very little in between. Dense Victorian terraces, a lot of them in shared occupation, next to apartment blocks from the regeneration years.
What we tend to find: Shared circuits between flats that were never properly separated, rewireable boards in the older stock, and alarm grades that do not match how a building is actually occupied.
Portable Appliance (PAT) Testing Salford
Shared houses are where most of our appliance testing goes. A landlord supplies the white goods, the tenants bring everything else, and by the second year nobody is sure which is which. 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.
If you let a shared house, the sensible pattern is testing between tenancies while it is empty, and keeping the register with the licence paperwork.
Electrical Fault Finding Salford
In a converted terrace the first question is always which flat the fault is actually in, because the circuits rarely stop where the front doors do.
The usual culprits around the area are the ones you would expect from the age of the housing: shared circuits between flats that were never properly separated, rewireable boards in the older stock, and alarm grades that do not match how a building is actually occupied.
Electrical Inspections and Testing Salford
An EICR on a converted property has to establish what belongs to which dwelling before it can report on any of it, and that is usually the part nobody has documented. Everything found is coded C1, C2 or C3.
Each flat needs its own report. One certificate covering a whole converted building is not compliant and will not satisfy a licensing team.
Accredited Electricians Salford
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 Salford - Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer fuseboard upgrades in Salford?
Absolutely. Older fuseboards with rewireable fuses or early RCD protection often need replacing to meet current safety standards. Our fuseboard upgrades install modern consumer units with comprehensive circuit protection, typically completed within a day for most domestic properties.
Do you offer LED lighting installation in Salford?
We do. Switching to led lighting installation reduces electricity consumption substantially whilst improving light quality throughout your property. We'll advise on suitable fittings, colour temperatures, and dimming options that work with your existing switches and circuits.
Do you offer wifi security alarm installation in Salford?
Yes. Modern wifi security alarms connect to your smartphone, sending instant alerts if sensors detect movement or entry. We install systems that integrate with smart home platforms, giving you remote control and monitoring from anywhere.
How frequently should fire alarms be tested in commercial premises?
Fire alarm systems need weekly testing by a responsible person pressing call points, plus annual servicing by a competent technician. Our fire alarm testing service ensures your system meets British Standards and remains reliable when it matters most.
What does emergency light testing involve?
Emergency lighting must illuminate escape routes if mains power fails. Testing involves simulating power loss to verify batteries hold charge and lights function correctly. We conduct monthly flick tests and annual duration tests, maintaining detailed records for compliance purposes.
Can you work with letting agents managing Salford properties?
We work with numerous letting agent electricians across the North West, providing fast turnaround EICR testing, fault repairs, and safety certifications that keep rental properties compliant and tenants safe.
Do you provide electrical services specifically for HMO properties?
Houses in multiple occupation have stricter electrical requirements than standard rentals. Our HMO electricians understand these regulations and deliver compliant installations including hard-wired fire detection, emergency lighting, and proper circuit separation.
What areas around Salford do you cover?
Whilst we're based in the area, our service extends across the wider North West region. We regularly work in neighbouring areas and can take on projects throughout Greater Manchester and beyond, including electricians liverpool and surrounding districts.
Do you provide emergency call-outs in Salford?
We prioritise genuine electrical emergencies where safety is compromised or you're without power. Call us on 07936 250380 and we'll respond as quickly as possible, carrying diagnostic equipment and common replacement parts to get issues resolved efficiently.
Nearby areas we also cover
Covering the wider area too, see Electricians Manchester.
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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