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DOMESTIC, COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL REWIRING

If the property is more than 25 years old or you have any concerns about the condition of the electrical wiring, you can arrange for C P Tokley Electrical Colchester to perform a full safety Inspection.

Our qualified electricians will conduct a thorough assessment of the condition of the electrical installation in your property and provide a report listing any defects which need attention. Any remedial work can be arranged to be repaired for a fixed price and a Certificate of electrical Compliance issued.

How to determine you may need a rewire

The most common symptoms on a home more than 25 years old are:-

  • Loss of power in short intervals when using many appliances
  • Old electrical fuse boards, Note - you may find older homes with new circuit breaker switchboard, this is still not a good indication the home has been rewired.
  • Porcelain fuses too hot to touch
  • Wiring clipped to floor boards or around architraves and not protected
  • No earth a lighting points
  • No earthing at power points
  • Electric cables in original metal conduit that has been disturbed
  • Lights flickering at night when using appliances
Safety Switch tripping will be frequent with older homes due to cable insulation breakdown.

For a full safetly inspection, call C P Tokley Electrical Colchester on 01206 430221