Electrical FAQ's for home and businesses - Electricans Wirral

1. Do we carry out small electrical jobs?

Yes, we carry out all aspects of electrical work, no matter the size of the job.

2. How much do we charge for a consumer unit upgrade?

When getting a consumer unit upgrade there are several factors that will need to be taken into consideration, such as:

type of consumer unit required
number of circuits required
amp-rating required
current condition of the existing consumer unit
Condition of additional bonding to services.

However, on average you should be looking at paying between £375 - £600

3. Do you charge to take a look at a job I need doing?

All of our jobs are quoted free of charge, we will even arrange to come to your property to take a look if required.

4. What areas do you cover?

We cover Wirral , Ellsemere Port and surrounding areas.

5. Are you a affiliated with a Part P electrical organisation?

Yes, we are fully affiliated and insured with NAPIT.

6. What is a EICR?

An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a certificate that details the safety and overall condition of all the electrical installations and fittings in a property. The report is produced following an assessment carried out by our qualified electrician. The electrician will complete a visual inspection and perform some tests on installations to confirm that everything is functioning safely and is compliant with minimum regulatory standards. Where we identify any potentially hazardous defects, this will be noted within the report with the appropriate recommendation code and advise the client of any required remedial work. The certificate will also list the date by which the next inspection is due.

7. Can you carry out a EICR for a property I’m purchasing?

Yes, this can be arranged, we will even do the hard work for you and liaise with your agent to arrange a suitable date and time to carry out the inspection.

8. How often should I have my electrics checked in my home?

On average this should be done between every 5 and 10 years depending on the circumstances.

An EICR every three years

Spa hotels
Leisure centres (excluding swimming pools)
Theatres
Caravan parks and caravans/static homes
Cinema (back of house)
Farms
Factories and industrial buildings

An EICR every five years

Offices
Laboratories
Shops
Schools, colleges and universities
Community centres
Churches
Hospitals (general areas)
Restaurants and cafes
Pubs
Hotels

An EICR every five years (or change of tenancy)

Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
Rental properties

An EICR every ten years

Domestic houses
Domestic flats

9. What size cable do I need for a cooker?

This will depend on a number of factors, such as the current rating of the cooker, the distance from the supply, and method of installation e.g. whether the cable runs through insulation.

Although generally, the cable size for a domestic cooker is in the range of 6mm2 to 16mm2

10. How can I charge my electric car ?

You can charge using a standard domestic three-pin socket, but a dedicated home EV charger is a much better faster option.

Dedicated EV home chargers typically deliver around 7kW of power. In contrast, most vehicle manufacturers limit the current drawn from a standard domestic 3 pin socket to 10A or less, which equates to a maximum of 2.3kW.

A 7kW home charger will deliver three times as much power and is approximately three times as fast as using a standard domestic socket.

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