Electrician in Darlington

Electrician In Darlington

Are you in need of an electrician in Darlington?

We offer a personal service being a small company in comparison to a national firm where I really do believe the level of service is much greater.

Things to bear in mind when hiring an electrician in Darlington:

Do they have the relevant insurances?

Everyone from time to time makes mistakes unintentionally and in some cases this can result in serious damage to building or contents. In this instance a claim against the insurance in the only way to go.

Electrician in Darlington

Need an electrician in Darlington?

Electrical Testing

I recently had a call from a customer saying that they were having issue with the fuse box tripping out intermittently. This type of fault can be one of the hardest to diagnose as the fault might only appear in a test meter when it trips out. If you're not there at that exact time it can be really difficult to pin point.

Electrical Safety Certificates in Darlington

Electrical Safety Certificates

An electrical safety certificate is a document issued by a qualified and registered electrician. The certificate demonstrates the safety of the electrical installations, wiring and fuses. Electrical safety certificates are recommended for all property owners and whilst not a legal requirement for homeowners, if you are a landlord (or plan to be one) you will have a legal requirement to hold up to date electrical safety certificates which must be renewed every 5 years.

LED Lighting Electrician in Darlington

Energy saving lighting in Darlington

It’s a well-known fact that effective lighting solutions are often a great way to enhance features in your home and adding or altering your light set up can completely change the feel to your space. With household bills on the rise many people feel reluctant in adding or altering new lighting in their homes so not to increase costs further. However, this doesn’t have to be the case and if you are on the hunt for energy saving lighting in Darlington read on!

Eddie Pearson - Electrician in Darlington

Electrician in Darlington

Many people mention in passing to me how difficult it can be to find a reliable electrician in Darlington. Over the years a lot of effort has gone into making the process of finding electrician and checking qualifications and registration more accessible which is great news, however a lot of this isn't common knowledge amongst our customers who often aren't sure where the best places to look are.

Fuse Box Replacement In Darlington

Fuse Box Replacement

Demand Electrical Solutions are a proud provider of electrical services offering fuse box replacement in Darlington.

Generally speaking, the only time people ever look at their fuse box is when a switch trips, the rest of the time the fuse box is hidden away doing its job feeding electricity throughout your home and keeping you safe from the potential dangers of electricity. If something does go wrong your fuse box is designed to protect you from the risk of electrocution or fire.

What does an RCD/RCBO do?

What does an RCD/RCBO do?

Many people have heard the term RCD or RCBO but what does it actually mean and what does an RCD and RCBO do?

RCD stands for Residual current device. They offer a level of personal protection that ordinary fuses and circuit breakers cannot provide.  In short, it’s a life saving device designed to prevent you from receiving a fatal electric shock should you come into contact with something live such as a bare wire. An RCD can also provide protection against electrical fires.

Electrical Testing in Darlington and Surrounding Areas

Electrical Testing in Darlington and Surrounding Areas

At Demand Electrical Solutions electrical safety is our priority.

Electrical testing, inspections and fault finding are key to safety in all types of properties for many reasons to meet various requirements. Electrical testing is a key part of evaluating a home or commercial space. Regular inspections and electrical testing will ensure all wiring and appliances are in working order, this is important to business owners as electrical faults can lead to all sorts of dangerous situations if not detected and rectified.

Electrical Safety in Darlington

Electrical Safety in Darlington

I’m often asked what is the importance of electrical testing and what benefits is provides to the homeowner. In short, an electrical safety document will give you peace of mind that your electrical installations, wiring and fuses are safe.

If you are a landlord in Darlington, you have a legal obligation to ensure that you hold an up-to-date EICR or Electrical Inspection Condition Report for your tenanted property which must be renewed every 5 years.

Landlord electrical certificates

Landlord electrical certificates

Being a landlord in Darlington comes with many responsibilities in maintaining your property to ensure that its fit for tenants to live in. Landlords have a legal duty to keep their properties safe and fit for human habitation as per the Homes (Fitness Human Habitation) Act of 2018. This legislation exists to help ensure that privately rented properties are safe to occupy throughout the tenancy.