4
Feb

EICR Edinburgh (Electrical Installation Condition Report)

Book an Edinburgh EICR here, call us on 0131 315 0000 or read on to find out: The obligations Landlords have regarding electrical safety checks in a rented property What an EICR is How much an Edinburgh EICR costs What are a landlord's Electrical safety check obligations? Landlords are required to ensure the electrical installation (cabling, sockets, switches, fuse board etc.)
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18
Mar

Security Lights – Edinburgh

For repairs, replacement and installation of security lights in Edinburgh, HomeForce provide experienced electricians and security professionals. All tradespeople are thoroughly vetted continuously appraised and have a proven reliability record. Book a free quotation by calling 0131 315 0000, emailing info@homeforce.co.uk or completing the form on this page. Read on to find out costs of Security Lighting in Edinburgh, reasons
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10
Apr

House rewire in Edinburgh

Book a quote for a house rewire in Edinburgh by an accredited Electrician. Call us on 0131 315 0000. Or read on to find out: What is involved in a rewire Signs that your property might need a rewire Potential costs of a house rewire in Edinburgh Costs to budget for beside the electrical work One (or more) vital pieces
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25
Mar

How to reset a fuse board

A modern fuse board (consumer unit) is made up of a series of switches. Each switch relates to a circuit (for example of lights or sockets) or individual appliances (for example an oven or electric shower). Usually there will be labels on the switches indicating which circuit or appliance the switch relates to. When an electrical fault occurs – either
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4
Mar

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) for Landlords

PAT - Portable Appliance Test - A landlord’s responsibilities Landlords are required to ensure that all electrical appliances supplied as part of a tenancy (i.e. within a property let to tenants) are safe for use. To comply with these requirements appliances should be tested annually by a suitably qualified person. The term “portable” is applicable to washing machines and fridges
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5
Jan

Electrical Fault Repairs

For electrical fault repairs in Edinburgh call now on 0131 315 0000 or book an electrician here. Read on to find out: Potential costs The process for electrical fault repairs The most common causes of electrical faults. Please note that this article is not intended as a DIY guide. We strongly recommend that only fully qualified electricians are used to carry
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10
May

Edinburgh tenement stair lighting repairs

Edinburgh tenement stair light repairs became the collective responsibility of all the owners of properties in the stair from 1st July 2016. At this time  Edinburgh Council ceased maintaining stair lighting in buildings where all properties are privately owned. The legal responsibility to make sure the common stair lighting is in working order therefore rests with the owners of properties
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