Electricity is used everywhere in our homes and workplaces and we would find life very difficult, even impossible without it.
Imagine no lighting, heating, cooking, or that all important phone charger - how would you cope?
Although electricity is fundamental to life as we know it, it is also potentially very dangerous. It is extremely important that you are aware of the safety precautions needed to ensure its safe use.
From overloaded extension leads and cheapie chargers, through to white goods and other appliances not fit for purpose, issues with electrical items are a very common cause of fire.
Whether you own or rent your home or business premises, it's important to know the signs of a potential electrical problem. Look out for scorch marks, flickering lights, hot plugs and sockets, fuses that blow or circuit-breakers that trip for no obvious reason. These could all be signs of loose or dangerous wiring. If in doubt get them checked by a qualified electrician – remember if you are a tenant, you have a legal right to ask this of your landlord.
So how can you reduce the risks and keep you, your family, employees, or visitors safe?
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Full and Partial rewiring, Circuit repairs, alterations and additional circuits"Whether you require additional sockets in your kitchen or new lighting in a bedroom, from an extra television point - to a complete rewiring service for all types of domestic properties. We will give you expert advice on the type of installation you may require and the scope of the works requested and then create the perfect system tailored to your needs.
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Fault Finding and maintenanceConcerned about the state of your electrics? If you have an electrical problem, but don't know what, or where the fault is, we have the tools and expertise to find it and fix it. Our priority first and foremost safety, both yours and ours, and if you have a dangerous fault this will be made safe prior to any further investigation. This is normally completed within the first hour of the job, after which we will advise you of any remedial works that may be required. We will perform a thorough inspection and testing process on all existing circuits and make sure your wiring is efficient and safe. Upon completion of any necessary remedial works full certification will be provided.
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Consumer unit / Fuse Board upgrades and replacementsWe offer a complete service for all types of fuse boards and consumer units. This also includes advice on the correct type of consumer unit for your premises and all electrical accessories, including all the up-to-date bonding and cross-bonding requirements as per the current 18th edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations.
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Shower and hazardous area installationsComplete solutions are available for electric showers, pumps, extractor fans, etc. We can help with wet rooms, ensuite conversions, full bathrooms. We also have experience working in Salons, Barbers, and dog parlours for our business clients.
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Garage / Shed / Man Cave Consumer units and circuitsWe can provide full power, heating, lighting and any technology solutions for your very own retreat. If you want it, we can do it.
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Exterior worksWe routinely install external sockets, and power points. We also provide lighting solutions for comfort, and security as well as for decking. We always use the latest LED green technology wherever possible.
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CCTV and burglar intruder alarmsWe can provide a complete security evaluation and recommendation for your property including the latest 5mp+ surveillance cameras, with infrared night vision, fixed position or remote control with full zoom functionality, PIR, beam, and noise sensors. We can also provide and install the latest wired and wireless alarm systems. Both our Alarm and CCTV systems provide full remote access, notifications, and can be linked to cloud storage for offsite video backup.
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AC and DC interlinked Smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms"We can assess your home, rental, hmo or small business and ensure you have the correct equipment to ensure you meet all your property safety needs. We provide a full installation and testing service for AC and DC standalone or interlinked systems.
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Networking and telecommunication wiringRecently moved home? short of phone points? Or do you just need them in better positions? Want the security of a wired network or have you converted the outbuilding or shed at the bottom of the garden to a home office and need your comms sorting out? We provide dedicated specialist communications services using both wired and the latest wireless technology. We can install new cabling wherever you require and conceal it professionally.
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Audio visual installations including Projector and automated screens.Ceiling mounted projectors with sockets for power and audio-visual cable ports enable a professional finish with concealed cables for, video feed, surround sound, and automated screens.
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Domestic appliance installationsWe provide fully Certified appliance installation services for ovens, hobs, Cooker hoods, extractor fans, electric showers and any other kitchen or bathroom electrical requirements. Many Brands insist on professional installation in order to validate the manufacturer’s warranty.
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Electrical heating installations, including Economy 7"We are one of the few companies left in the area with specialist economy 7 knowledge and experience in both single and three phase installations. Our team can either supply and fit additional or replacement storage heaters or fit heaters supplied by our clients. A very popular service we provide is a 24/7 365 programable override facility, so your storage heaters can be used 24/7. Extra comfort and convenience for those chilly evenings or severe weather at the touch of a button. We also have electric boiler installation experience.
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Automation and integrationWe are experts in home automation, using wired and wireless systems we can fully integrate your property with secure wired and wireless networking, alarm systems that will alert you anywhere in the world and remote access CCTV. Our home security packages also enable remote activation, deactivation, keyless door and gate solutions. We can integrate Hive hubs, Alexa’s, Google, and Hue devices to name some. Almost any Electrical item in your home or business can be automated or voice controlled.
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EICR’s – Electrical Installation Condition Report’sFor complete peace of mind, let us test your wiring to ensure that it is working safely to protect your property from damage. It only takes one small electrical fault to cause a major and potentially fatal incident in the home. GDES complete 100% EICR inspections whenever possible, the minimum legal requirement is 25% spot checks, this is the level of inspection many companies quote to entice customers to use them, but as with anything worth doing, its worth doing well and our prices are extremely competitive. As a result, we can guarantee 100% the safety of your system at the point of testing. When comparing quotes, ensure you’re getting a full inspection, we won’t cut corners, your safety and that of your family, tenants, and employees is always our highest priority. Once we have inspected your electrical system, we will issue a report that consists of; BS7671 Compliant NAPIT Electrical Installation Certificate Periodic Inspection Report Schedule of Test Results Evidence of any defect and departure from IEE Regulations Professional technical advice from fully qualified staff Notification and advice, relating to the frequency and extent of future tests
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PAT – Portable Appliance testingOur full service includes, Serial number logging, Asset identification tagging and Pass/Fail labelling. Appliance testing is an important part of any health & safety policy and GDES provide a full testing service for all our clients. 25% of all reportable electrical accidents involve portable appliances. The Electricity at Work Regulations place a legal responsibility on business owners to take reasonably practicable steps to ensure that no danger results from the use of such equipment. The Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) places such an obligation in the following circumstances: Where appliances are used by employees Where the public may use appliances in premises such as hospitals, schools, hotels, shops etc Where appliances are supplied or hired Where appliances are repaired or services AC / DC Smoke and heat Alarm testing.
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PricingWe will always be straight forward with you and give you the best price we can whether that is an hourly rate or doing the job at a fixed price. Normally we would never charge hourly for more than 2 Hours at an hourly rate as through our years of experience we can very quickly determine how long a job is going to take after very little investigation. We would therefore recommend to you what is needed to continue and give you a single price for the rest of the works required. Our rate for the first 2 hours is £75.
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