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We provide an emergency callout service for both residential and commercial customers.
Yes, we are fully registered with both NICEIC and NAPIT. These registrations demonstrate our commitment to professional standards, safety compliance, and high-quality workmanship.
We would never advise repairing electrical fixtures yourself as it can be potentially hazardous. Whether it’s flickering lights or a more dangerous wiring issue, we are available to provide timely and safe lighting repair services, preventing any damage to your home or yourself. For support and guidance, contact Carl Ashley Electrical Services.
Yes, electricians do install smoke alarms in homes and commercial properties. If it’s a main powered smoke alarm, it will run off your property’s main power supply. Therefore, an electrician should install this type of smoke alarm. However, you can install battery-powered smoke alarms yourself relatively easily.
Yes, we provide certificates for all electrical work, including installations, inspections, and safety checks. This ensures you have documented proof that all work has been carried out safely and to current standards.
It depends on its condition rather than its age, if it has been tested and is in good condition and everything is working effectively there is no requirement to rewire. However, you may wish to consider adding RCDs to enhance the safety of the installation. A qualified electrician will be able to assess if your property/premises requires rewiring and what can be achieved within a specific budget.
To stay safe during electrical emergencies, turn off the power if safe to do so and avoid contact with your electrical installations. Call an approved electrical contractor as soon as possible.
You may need to update your wiring if your home or business experiences frequent tripped fuses, flickering lights, warm sockets, outdated fuse boxes, or if your property has older wiring that doesn’t meet modern electrical standards.
You would need to schedule an EICR to see if your current electrical installations / fixtures are all compliant with current regulations. You can schedule one with us by filling in the form (Here).
We recommend having an electrical inspection every 3–5 years for landlords and 10 years for homeowners, or more frequently for older properties. Regular inspections help identify potential hazards before they become serious problems and ensure your property remains compliant with safety regulations.
You can schedule yours with us via the form on our contact page (Here).
Electrical outlets and switches should be checked at least once a year to ensure they’re working properly.
If you notice any problems, such as flickering lights (which could indicate an overloaded circuit), or if your outlets aren’t staying plugged in, it may be time for an electrical checkup, by a Qualified Electrician.
Loose outlets can be dangerous, you may be exposed to many electrical hazards such as sparks and direct voltage. It is important to have your faulty outlets repaired and any loose outlets replaced.
Electricity is amazing. It can flow through insulation, glass and tons of other materials that are typically thought to be insulators. While electricity has no issue with rain or snow falling on it, the moisture in those elements does cause problems for power cords plugged into outlets.
Electrical regs says you shouldn’t use an extension cord outdoors when there is a risk of it being exposed to falling rain or snow. Electrical components in the power cord and plug can be compromised by water which presents an increased danger of shock, electrocution, fire and explosion from moisture getting into electrical connections. If you want to use cords outdoors when there is no chance for precipitation then make sure they are rated as weatherproof, have a watertight connection between the cord and plug, or are specifically designed for outside use.
All our work is covered by a warranty or guarantee for 12 months, giving you peace of mind that our installations and repairs meet high standards of quality and safety. Any issues arising from our work will be addressed promptly.
Short circuits can be caused by a number of reasons including: Pests chewing through wires, water into contact with wires, damaged outlets and loose electrical connections.
Our commercial electricians are often called to address hazards before they become serious. In many cases, we find that poor electrical maintenance is to blame for fires and power loss.
Key causes include:
A circuit breaker usually trips when there is an electrical fault that could damage the circuit. To reset the circuit breaker you’ll need to turn off all devices on the circuit. Flip the circuit breaker handle, you should be able to hear an audible click.
If your circuit breaker continues to trip be sure to book your electrical repair with Carl Ashley Electrical Services.
When you use an electrical appliance, the current flows from your service panel to the device. A grounded wire gives the unused electrical current a safe way back to the service panel so there’s no danger in the event of a short circuit.
Electrical emergencies are classed as urgent if they pose an immediate risk to the safety of others or property, such as sparking outlets, exposed wires or major circuit failures. Your property may even have a complete power outage, affecting the running of a business or the day-to-day operation of your home.
Electrical fires occur for a number of reasons, but most commonly because something has gone wrong with either your wiring or an appliance. Electrical fires caused by faulty wiring usually result from damage to insulation that allows wires to come into contact with each other or another material that conducts electricity, this can happen because of fraying, chafing, corrosion or simply old age.
Electrical fires caused by faulty appliances are due to either internal breakdowns in the appliance’s heating element or electrical components which become overloaded and overheat causing a fire hazard.
As first port of call, contact the Building Control department of your Local Authority; they should be able to advise you of your rights as a tenant.
Citizens Advice may be able to provide you with further help.
When you protect your whole house from power surges, you’ll protect all of the equipment in it instead of just one piece that’s plugged into a surge protector. This can come in especially handy if you use a lot of electronics or appliances.
Lightbulbs tend to burn out quickly if they are not the proper wattage for the fixture or appliance. Make sure you only use lightbulbs that are the correct power that’s intended for each specific use.
This could be due to:
Electrical panels buzzing can be the sign of your electrical system arcing. Which can be caused by a number of factors. For expert guidance contact Carl Ashley Electrical Services.
We provide an emergency callout service for both residential and commercial customers.