Since 2008, a significant renaissance in electric vehicle manufacturing has occurred, fueled by remarkable advances in car battery technology and a collective desire to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on a global scale..
The good news is that VC Electrical is well-equipped to meet this demand, as we can easily install a state-of-the-art electric car charger tailored to your specific needs at your home or business. Furthermore, our experienced team is ready to provide guidance and assistance with grant applications, ensuring that you can take advantage of available resources to facilitate your transition to electric mobility.
A wall mounted EV charging unit will provide you with an easy to use charging solution for your home. supplied and installed from as little as £300, the benefits of EV home charing units include:
Control all charging activity simply by using your mobile phone or device.
Monitor/record your vehicle’s charging activity, data and history to help detail and reduce your carbon footprint
With multiple versions available, the EV home chargers provide users with fast, convenient, economic entry level electric vehicle charging.
If your home has solar panels installed, you can be linked to the National Grid and remain informed of exactly what carbon emissions you’re saving at any given time.
We supply and install a range of advanced EV charging points that are specifically designed for commercial locations, including restaurants, offices, factories, warehouses, car parks, etc.
There are various types of EV charging points to suit every requirement and budget, from wall mounted and pedestal charging points to combined street lighting charging points.
At VC Electrical, our qualified electricians have extensive experience in the supply and installation of EV chargers, setting up new electrical charging points at customer’s homes throughout Edinburgh and the East of Scotland. We’ll help you select the home EV charging station that best suits your needs, before we expertly install this for you.
From the initial consultation, right through to the completion of the electric charging installation, we aim to make the process as simple as possible for you. We’ll give you a full demonstration of how the technology works and provide a follow-on support and maintenance service.
An increasing number of electric cars are being manufactured due to advances in car batteries, combined with the Government’s desire to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to save energy and help the environment.
Feedback from our clients suggest that never having to worry about filling up as well as being affected by recent fuel price increases make this a worthwhile investment.
There are various types of EV charging points to suit every budget and circumstance, for the home or your business premises.
Our qualified electricians have extensive experience in the supply and installation of EV chargers, setting up new electrical charging points that meet your exact needs
We’ll give you a full demonstration of how the technology works and provide a follow-on support and maintenance service if needed.
Electrical safety is crucial at any domestic and/or commercial premises. Any fault whatsoever with your electrical installation could have serious consequences. At VC Electrical, rewiring is only one part of a suite of services we offer to customers.
As an experienced electrical company with over 20 years’ experience, we confidently provide a comprehensive full or partial electrical rewiring service that meets both your individual requirements and provides a safe and secure environment where lighting, cooking, watching TV, and all everyday electrical uses are carried out in complete safety.
The most important reason for electrical rewiring to occur is when it’s believed that your safety, or – in the workplace – those of your employees, may be compromised, or to modernise your electrical installation. In order to make sure all the electrical appliances work safely in your home – electrical rewiring may be necessary, avoiding this could result in a serious accident.
Full or partial rewiring is often needed in properties that are over 25 years old. You can read our frequently asked questions at the foot of this page for detail around some of the things to look for.
Let us help you to stay safely switched on.
The following are common electrical rewiring activities that take place:
There are also several functional benefits of updating your electrical rewiring. These include the reduction of the risk of an electrical fire, and compliance with current regulations. Electrical rewiring costs will be contained, where appropriate, and work undertaken can substantially increase your home’s value.
Whilst there will naturally be some disruption, at VC Electrical we pride ourselves on minimising this and we’ll ensure that our professional electricians carry out all remedial work as quickly as possible.
A full home rewire may be required or in some cases a partial rewire is all that is needed to ensure your domestic safety. A full risk assessment will firstly be carried out, and the work required often depends on the condition and age of your existing electrical installation. Sockets and fuse boards may also need to be replaced as part of any rewiring process.
If you have any questions or concerns, we’re here for you to discuss them at your convenience. We’re qualified, professional electricians and have the knowledge and experience to design, discuss and carry out the entire process so that you and your family always have complete peace of mind.
We’ll work with you to assess what level of work you require. We can rewire your entire electrical installation or alternatively upgrade your existing installation to ensure safety in the workplace. Whatever level of rewiring your premises requires, our trusted electricians guarantee to provide an efficient, safe working environment for you and your employees. We can rewire or upgrade your entire electrical installation to ensure safety in the workplace.
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If your home is over 25 years old and has not had any major rewiring done in that time, then it may require a rewire to make sure it conforms with current Building Regulations. Signs that your wiring could be old and need updated are:
If you suspect your wiring is old, or could be faulty, you should ask our qualified electricians to do a full inspection of your electrical wiring to recommend any remedial work that might need doing.
The cost to rewire a house depends on the size of the property - for example, the cost to rewire a three bedroom house will be more than the cost of rewiring a small flat. There are other factors to consider such as whether the property is vacant or not, how old it is, and where it’s located. We’ll assess what needs done and provide you with a free no obligation quote to help you budget for any rewiring installation.
Rewiring happens in two parts, a first stage which involves installing the wiring itself, which is concealed under floors and within walls. The second stage occurs when various switches and sockets are installed and the system is connected and then made live. If it’s a full rewire, all electrical cables in a property are replaced and a new consumer unit circuit board is installed.
Installing wiring can be an intensive job and requires some thought and preparation.
Many houses built in the 1960s are now being rewired to get them up to a safe specification. Whilst there isn't a set lifespan for wiring and electrical components such as consumer units and switches, your property shouldn't need another rewire for at least 40 - 50 years.
Are you considering changing the interior of your home, and might this include a complete overhaul of your lighting fixtures? You could have your heart set upon a particular theme that reflects your personal style, which means you will want the ambience to be beautifully mirrored in the lighting. Thoughtful interior lighting can significantly enhance not only the appearance but also the functionality of any room, creating a space that is both inviting and practical. From pendant lights to floor lamps, the right choice in illumination can transform an ordinary space into an extraordinary one, highlighting your decor and making it truly shine.
In particular:
If you’re changing your home electrical wiring as part of an energy-saving drive, you might wish to consider LED bulbs. Or maybe your work premises require new office LED lighting as part of a refurbishment.
Our team of experienced electricians regularly install LED lighting for customers, as LED bulbs are growing in popularity every day. The main benefits of LED lighting are:
Our knowledgeable team will happily guide you through the range of LED lighting options available.
Whatever your plans, VC Electrical are the team to get the job done, on time, safely, and in line with whatever ideas you may have. Our team of fully qualified electricians have many years of experience and have worked on lighting projects of all sizes, from planning to completion. We’ve a strict policy of safety in the workplace and ensure we’re always compliant with the latest Health and Safety Regulations.
We cover a large area, including Edinburgh, East Lothian, and Midlothian, and we’re here to talk over the phone or online about your lighting plans. We can give you a no-obligation quote and you’ll be speaking to a friendly and knowledgeable electrical team, here at VC Electrical. Whatever you’ve decided for your home or work premises, our goal is to work closely with you to help make all your ideas a reality.
Call us today on 01313440690, our contact details are over on our contact page.
Our team of expert outdoor lighting electricians is fully equipped with the latest tools and knowledge to deliver exceptional outdoor and garden lighting installation and design services throughout Edinburgh and its surrounding areas.
We take pride in transforming outdoor spaces into beautifully illuminated environments that enhance both the aesthetic appeal and functionality of your gardens and patios.
Outdoor lighting features can improve the kerb appeal of your property, subtly highlighting trees, shrubs, porches, gable ends on houses, and special architectural features, without the glare and blinding effects of floodlights. Additionally, outdoor lighting:
– Has the effect of expanding outdoor living spaces, lighting a patio or porch, creating an ambience to suit different moods and impress your guests
– Properly designed and installed lighting creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere for the exterior of your home, which in effect becomes an extension of your home’s interior.
Professionally installed outdoor lighting also increases the safety and security of your home by:
– Deterring burglars from entering your home or garden
– Using timers and remote-controlled devices, meaning you’ll never have to arrive at a dark home
– Allowing night-time visitors to walk safely to your front door
– Accommodating outdoor entertaining where guests feel safer
Our team of experienced electricians regularly install outdoor LED lighting for our customers, as this is rapidly growing in popularity. LED lighting is becoming popular because it:
– Uses up to 90% less energy, which in turn reduces energy bills
– Is as bright as regular lighting, without the initial dimness associated with other energy-saving lights
– Can be used in a wide variety of styles and designs, so you’re sure to be able to find the right lighting solution for the outside of your home or workplace.
With over 20 years of experience in both domestic and commercial electrical lighting installations, VC Electrical has the professional expertise to offer advice, guidance, redesign, and installation of outdoor lighting.
Whether it’s for a residential property, lighting for commercial premises, a driveway, or a porch way, our team of professional, fully qualified electricians will provide a first-class service. We’ll talk through your ideas and provide advice and guidance, finding the best solutions to make your ideas work. If we can do what you’ve asked safely and professionally, then we’ll do it. If it needs a little adjustment, for reasons of practicality or otherwise, we’ll talk it through with you first.
We pride ourselves on our communication skills and value the relationships we have with all of our many clients, so we’ll always aim to listen as well as talk over any new ideas. We can provide a no-obligation quote by email or telephone. Prior to providing a quote, we’ll carry out a survey of the area that requires lighting and provide a full proposal for you to review.
You may have already decided what you want, or perhaps you’re unsure. If so, we can help you through this process by advising on the best way forward to achieve both aesthetically pleasing results and full functionality, allowing you to enjoy your outdoor space at any time.
Contact us now by calling our friendly team, or drop us an email and we can provide a free no-obligation quote.
We’ve professionally installed LED lighting in a number of commercial locations, including builders yards, offices, garages, and shop fronts. This has helped customers save both energy and costs, representing significant value for money. There is also reduced maintenance as the bulbs tend to last for 20-30 years.
We can not only advise you but also offer fully designed plans that encompass extensive refurbishments, ensuring the meticulous and professional installation of audio-visual equipment that perfectly aligns with your specific needs and requirements.
Our team possesses a wealth of experience and deep knowledge in this specialized area, and we take great pride in guaranteeing that all the work we undertake is completed to the highest specifications possible. Additionally, we are committed to ensuring that the process involves minimal disruption to you and your business operations, allowing you to maintain your workflow without interruption.
We regularly install both visual and electrical state-of-the-art equipment in both domestic and commercial premises. These are often bespoke systems that have been fully tested for quality and safety prior to use. We’re an approved contractor with a team of fully qualified electrical professionals, and we can guarantee that all services offered will be completed to your brief, on budget, and on time. Some examples of the high-quality AV installation solutions we provide are:
– Multi-room AV installations in your home, with all wires discreetly hidden within your walls
– TV on your wall, a sophisticated sound system, or a new home entertainment system for a cinema room
– Audio visual equipment to help business colleagues communicate across different locations
Audio Visual Services
Our reputation is built on client trust and two-way communication on every project, no matter the size. Your ideas and plans are our priority, and we’re committed to finding the best solution that brings them to life.
Get in touch today to discuss your audio and visual requirements.
Installing audio visual equipment in your business, or across several business locations, makes it much easier for your employees to:
There are still many homes in the UK today with old fuse boards or fuse boxes that are totally out of date. This means many householders aren’t fully aware of the danger presented by these old fuse boxes, nor are they fully protected from the risk of electrical harm, including fire.
It’s important to ensure that you have an up-to-date fuse board that complies with modern fuse box installations and standards, providing additional protection for you and your family, or if you’re a business owner, your employees. You should always consult a qualified electrician, such as VC Electrical, if you’re at all unsure about your fuse board.
Any fuse box without an RCD needs an upgrade. RCDs offer a level of personal protection that ordinary fuses and circuit breakers simply don’t provide. By installing a 18th Edition RCD-protected fuse board, you’ll prevent the risk of electric shock or fire in your home or business premises.
– An RCD is a life-saving device that completely switches off the electricity supply in the event of any electrical fault
– It is designed to prevent you from getting a potentially fatal electric shock, for example, if you cut through a cable while mowing the lawn and accidentally touch the exposed live wires, or if a faulty appliance overheats and causes an electric current to flow to earth
– It can also provide some protection against electrical fires
– RCDs offer a level of personal protection that ordinary fuses and circuit breakers no longer provide
Our expert electricians will explain the work that needs to be done and advise you how long it should take before work commences. Our aim is always to minimise any disruption for you at your home or business.
Consumer units (CU) are similar to fuse boards and can be replaced for various reasons. This includes replacement where the existing unit does not meet the requirements of BS 7671, for example, where there is no RCD protection, or if there is no spare capacity to connect additional circuits. It may also be recommended following a periodic inspection, or if the existing consumer unit is in poor condition.
Our qualified electricians provide a seamless fuse board, fuse box, or consumer unit replacement service, ensuring it meets strict British regulatory standards. VC Electrical will also inspect your existing electrical installation for any faults and provide a completion certificate, giving you peace of mind that all of your electrical equipment is safe and compliant.
With over 20 years of experience, all of our electricians are highly skilled and fully qualified. We have the knowledge and expertise required to offer a wide range of electrical services for your home or work premises. We provide a tailored professional service that ensures quality workmanship, timely installations, and, most importantly, 100% safety for all concerned.
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A fuse board installation takes, on average, around four hours to complete, although this may vary between properties. Our professional electricians will discuss the job with you and advise you on how long the work will take.
Unless you’re a qualified electrician, this is a job you should never contemplate doing. All cables and connections to a consumer unit must be checked and tested by a qualified electrician only.
PAT Testing (Portable Appliance Testing) is of major importance to everyone—whether in a home or a business—and is carried out to ensure that all of your electrical equipment is always safe to use. This process is not just a routine check; it plays a critical role in preventing electrical hazards and ensuring the well-being of both individuals and the environment. Whether you’re using a handheld power tool, a cable extension, or any other type of electrical device, regular PAT Testing helps to identify potential issues before they result in accidents or equipment failures.
If you’re in charge of work premises or any commercial property—where a lot of electrical equipment is used—then you must conduct PAT testing as part of your health and safety responsibilities. A risk-based approach should always be taken to ensure the safety and security of your employees. PAT testing ensures:
– Your employees are safe from injury and harm when operating all electrical appliances
– You’re constantly up to date with the latest stringent electrical rules and regulations
– It’s always better to be safe than sorry. If you’re running a business or renting out a property, and you require your electrical appliances tested, we’ll ensure that our fully qualified and experienced electricians carry out PAT testing with minimal disruption to you.
What Is Portable Appliance Testing?
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is essential to ensure the electrical appliances that all businesses and property landlords provide are safe to use. We approach Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) in a logical, defined, and methodical way, which includes:
– Testing for electrical faults or possible dangerous items in the home or workplace
– A visual inspection of wiring and other functional checks, such as connections of flexible cables
– A verification of earthing continuity and subsequent testing
– Checking the robustness of the insulation between current-carrying parts and exposed metal
– Ensuring that an electrical shock isn’t received.
PAT Testing For Landlords
Landlords in Scotland are required by law to have all electrical items they leave in their property for incoming tenants PAT tested on a yearly basis. They should also have a PAT testing schedule for each new tenant or a test scheduled annually, and always maintain accurate records.
Portable Appliance Testing With VC Electrical
Our PAT testing service is undertaken in accordance with the latest guidelines (IEE/IET), and all members of our team are specifically trained and professionally qualified. Our pricing is competitive and transparent, and a no-obligation detailed quote is provided prior to work commencing.
Your safety is our priority, and our success is built on repeat custom and providing a reliable, quality-driven service that works around your needs with the least disruption.
Contact us today with your requirements for a no-obligation quote.
Our PAT testing service covers items such as kitchen appliances, cleaning machinery, building tools, computers, laptops, and other electrical utilities that you would expect to see in any commercial premises.
Although there are no requirements for PAT testing frequency, there are recommendations that depend on the circumstances. For example:
Landlords in Scotland are required by law to have all electrical items they leave in their property for incoming tenants professionally tested at least once a year.
Due to recent government legislation, every home in Scotland must have interlinked fire alarms installed by February 2022. Interlinked means that if one alarm goes off, they all go off, so you will always hear an alarm wherever you are in your home.
Recent statistics from the UK Government have identified that you’re at least four times more likely to die in a home fire if there’s no working smoke alarm. Last year alone, over two hundred people died in fires in the home.
If you have a good quality smoke alarm installed, it will:
– Detect the early stages of a fire, giving you precious minutes that enable you and your family to leave your house in safety
– Ensure that as a landlord of a property, your tenants will be protected
– Help you observe strict fire safety regulations
This is the minimum required for government guidelines; however, additional points are advised—safety is always a top priority in the home.
VC Electrical will work with you to establish what is required to ensure that you’re meeting fire safety regulations and keeping your tenants and property safe. We can install smoke, heat, and carbon monoxide alarms for your home or business.
From £90 Plus VAT Each
Working to the very latest standards and regulations, VC Electrical can carry out a full fire risk assessment and provide expert guidance on the relevant alarm requirements for your residential property or commercial premises. There are a considerable number of smoke alarms available on the market now, and we’ll help you choose the right one for your home or business.
We’ll also consider where best to install your smoke alarms and/or carbon monoxide alarms so that they’re located in the correct positions in the home or workplace to protect all those within.
This way, you have complete peace of mind knowing that your family, tenants, or work colleagues are safe from the destructive and harmful effects of smoke caused by fire.
VC Electrical guarantees that all alarms fitted are market-leading products, tested to the highest specification, offering you peace of mind that you’re safe. We’re here to help, so call us or get in touch via the form to discuss your requirements.
You should install a smoke detector in hallways and within 3 metres of bedrooms. A smoke alarm should also be fitted in your living room, and a heat alarm should be fitted in the kitchen area.
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is produced following an assessment of an electrical installation and all appliances within a domestic or business property.
Thorough electrical testing of appliances by expert electricians identifies any faults and deficiencies. It’s the only way to properly assess if an electrical installation is fully safe, fit for purpose, and meets existing regulations.
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is produced following an assessment of an electrical installation and all appliances within a domestic or business property. Thorough electrical testing of appliances by expert electricians identifies any faults and deficiencies. It’s the only way to properly assess if an electrical installation is fully safe, fit for purpose, and meets existing regulations.
The actual checking of all electrical appliances is commonly known as Fixed Wire Testing. Our qualified electricians carry out a fixed wire inspection on all appliances. This important inspection tests the integrity of the wiring, fuse board, and all other electrical outlets such as sockets and lights. When this is completed, an Electrical Installation Condition Report is produced, which details all findings and clarifies any electrical defects that need to be attended to.
There are many reasons why an EICR might be requested. Here are some key facts:
– The most common reason an EICR is requested is for rented accommodation or commercial premises.
– An EICR should be undertaken at regular intervals where proof is required to show an owner, landlord, and tenant that an electrical installation within a property is in a safe condition for habitation.
If you think you need fixed electrical testing carried out in your home or business to produce an EICR, or if you have any questions about this, contact our experienced and expert electrical team today.
An EICR check detects any faults and/or potential hazards that may arise. Any issues that are found requiring remedial work are detailed within the EICR report with recommended changes made urgently.
Whether you’re in domestic premises, a landlord of a domestic property you rent out, or if you have commercial premises where there are employees, it’s your responsibility to ensure the safety of everyone who lives or works there. If you need to have an EICR report carried out on your property, then get in touch with us here at VC Electrical. Our team of electricians is fully qualified and accredited and regularly updated on any new technical and regulatory developments that we need to be aware of.
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It’s not actually a legal requirement, but it’s sensible best practice to ensure individuals and employees are safe and secure at all times.
An EICR should be undertaken at regular intervals where proof is required to show an owner, landlord, and tenant that an electrical installation within a property is in a fully safe condition for habitation. A risk-based approach should always be adopted, and circumstances can differ, but the following guidelines are useful:
Typically, an EICR will take around 3-4 hours to complete, depending on the size of the property and the number of electric circuits requiring testing.
VC Electrical supplies and installs bespoke electric central heating systems to customers in Edinburgh, East Lothian, and Midlothian who are looking to significantly reduce their heating bills. These storage heaters are replaced with modern, slimline electric radiators, specifically tailored to fit their home and lifestyle.
Our professional electricians in Edinburgh have over 20 years of experience ensuring all electric heating installations are carried out to the highest standard. That’s why all of our electrical heating systems are covered with a 20-year guarantee for your complete peace of mind.
We’re full members of SELECT, Scotland's leading trade association for the electrical industry, allowing us to be industry experts with the most current information on laws and regulations.
All the work we carry out is currently in compliance with British Standard regulation - BS7671 18th Edition.
More than ever, people are turning to electric central heating because of technological and design advancements that have taken place over the last few years. This is because:
• Central heating systems are more aesthetically appealing and energy efficient.
• Electric heating systems are totally flexible, easy, inexpensive to install, and fully controllable.
• Technology allows you to split your home into heating zones and control the heat in each room or zone individually.
Electric radiators react quickly and accurately to changes in room temperature, ensuring your comfort at all times and reducing your energy consumption. Each electric radiator can be controlled and/or programmed independently, providing each room in your property with the required heat when you need it.
With a gas central heating system, it’s important to have regular maintenance and servicing carried out to keep the system in working order, which can become expensive. For privately rented and social rented properties, it is a requirement to have annual safety inspections of gas systems. However, with electric heating systems, this is not the case, saving you time and money.
Electrical heating systems are very easy to install, keeping costs down. Complicated pipework is not required; all we have to do is connect each heater to the electrical circuit in your property. Since electric heaters can act as standalone units or form part of a system, additions or upgrades are very easy to install.
Electrical heating doesn’t require a flue or pipework to be installed, so there are no restrictions on layout or design of your property, eliminating regulatory or planning problems associated with the positioning of flues. Electric heaters can also be installed virtually anywhere in the room, offering design freedom.
Electric heating systems come with thermostatic controls that ensure they can react quickly and easily to sudden changes in temperature, maintaining a comfortable level of warmth in your home by quickly increasing or reducing heating output as necessary.
All of our electric heaters come with a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty on parts and a 20-year workmanship guarantee, so you can rest assured that your new heaters have the durability to last for years to come.
With electric heating systems, you can easily heat specific rooms, particularly those where you spend the most time, instead of heating the entire home when the family is gathered in one room.
At the point of use, electric heating is 100% efficient, as all electricity is converted into heat. In contrast, a gas boiler wastes energy through the flue, resulting in unnecessary expenses.
With electrical heating systems, there’s no risk of explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning, both of which are concerns with gas central heating systems.
Once the wiring has been run to every location, our team will commence the installation of the hardware, including the heaters and thermostatic control panels.
Our team will work alongside you to evaluate and discuss the most effective and convenient locations for each of your electric heaters to ensure maximum efficiency.
When we are satisfied that the system installation has been completely successful and is functioning efficiently, we will explain how the system operates and how you can get the most out of it all year round.
As with all our electrical work, our electric heating installations come with a 20-year guarantee. If you have any questions or challenges regarding the system after we have left your home, we are just a call away and always happy to help.
We’re here to discuss and advise over the phone or online about your plans and ideas for your heating system. We can give you a no-obligation quote, and you’ll be speaking to a friendly and knowledgeable electrical firm, here at VC Electrical.
Whatever you’ve decided for your home or work premises, our goal is to work closely with you to help make all your ideas a reality.
Call us today on 01620843804, or email us to find out more.
Electrical central heating systems don’t need a flue or complicated pipework for installation, unlike gas central heating. Electric heaters can also be installed virtually anywhere in a room. They also have highly accurate electronic thermostatic controls, allowing you to easily manage the heat in any room, saving you energy and money on heating bills.
No one enjoys trying to program a boiler, and the only control you really have over water-filled radiators is to turn them off or on. With electric central heating, you have full control over each radiator independently, and they’re very easy to program. You can choose the temperature and time of day on a room-by-room basis to ensure your heating keeps in step with when you’re in and out of the house. You can also choose which rooms to heat, excluding others.
We’ll conduct a thorough and comprehensive review of your home or business premises, meticulously assessing the existing security measures currently in place. This detailed evaluation will enable us to make a well-informed recommendation on the most suitable and effective security system tailored specifically to meet your unique requirements. Once we finalize the best options for you, our team of professional experts is fully equipped to handle the complete installation of CCTV cameras and any other necessary security features to ensure your property is well-protected and secure.
Security cameras bring a variety of security benefits to your home or place of business, these include:
Security alarm systems have proven to be an extremely effective deterrent to potential intruders to homes and businesses. More often than not, a burglar will be discouraged from attempting forced entry to a premises if they’re aware a burglar alarm is in place.
If a burglar does decide to break into your home or business, you will be immediately alerted. Whether you’re inside at the time and hear the alarm go off, or you’re away and receive notification of the breach on your laptop, tablet, or mobile phone, you can alert the police straight away.
Intruder alarms can also be fitted to be directly monitored by the police with an annual charge, meaning the police will respond directly to any activation of the alarm. These types of systems are particularly useful for commercial properties that are vacant during the night or at weekends. Once you’ve decided what the best system for your needs is, our electrical experts can carry out a burglar alarm installation for you, with minimal fuss and disruption.
It isn’t easy finding the security system that is right for your home or business, especially if you haven’t had to look before. The process can be confusing as there is a wide variety of CCTV cameras and burglar alarms available; it can be difficult to work out which is most suitable for your requirements.
We have a knowledgeable and experienced team that can assist you in selecting the right system after discussing your specifications. Your system will be installed and tested by a fully qualified electrician who will also take the time to explain how you will operate the system so you have complete confidence in controlling it.
Get in touch today for your free security review and ensure you keep your business or home protected and safe.
We’ll quickly arrange a convenient appointment with you and carry out a fully non-judgmental review of the existing security measures that are in place at your home or premises.
We can then make an informed recommendation on which security system would be most suitable for your requirements and your budget.
In essence, there isn’t. They both work much the same way. If a burglar breaks into your home or business, you’ll be immediately alerted via a notification of the breach on your laptop, tablet, or mobile phone, and you can alert the police straight away.
Intruder alarms can be directly monitored by the police, rather than you, meaning they will respond quickly if the alarm is activated.
VC Electrical can install an industry-leading fire detection and alarm system combined with suitable service packages to ensure the safety of your employees, your business assets, and your property. We pride ourselves on designing, installing, and maintaining market-leading fire detection systems that comply with the very latest British Standards. When the alarm location and design have been completed, our expert, fully qualified fire alarm specialists will install your fire alarm system with minimum disruption to your business. We always deliver the very highest standard of installation. Following your alarm installation, comprehensive training in the operation of the fire alarm system is also provided.
Few events have a more devastating and destructive impact on any business than fire damage.
Any fire—however big or small—within the workplace places your employees, customers, and business premises at significant risk.
Identifying the signs of fire quickly by installing an effective fire alarm system helps to save lives, minimises damage to your premises, and reduces disruption to your business operation.
Fire alarm installation not only offers maximum protection, but with current fire safety regulations being particularly stringent, you may be breaking the law if you don’t install an effective fire detection system.
Having a robust fire safety strategy and detecting fire at the earliest possible stage plays a pivotal role in fire awareness planning and can be life-saving for your colleagues and your business. Fires can break out in unoccupied or less occupied parts of a building and can very quickly block escape routes.
A suitably well-designed and maintained fire detection system—including the installation of a fire alarm—gives you early warning of this and very often prevents fire damage from happening at all.
VC Electrical can carry out an independent fire risk assessment for you and provide immediate guidance on the most relevant alarm requirements for your business premises.
Particular consideration is given to where a fire alarm system should be installed.
Once a fire alarm system is up and running, you have complete peace of mind knowing that your work colleagues are safe from the destructive and often life-threatening effects caused by fire.
We always deliver the very highest standards of installation. Comprehensive training—including instruction manuals on how to operate the fire alarm system—is also provided, so you’ll know exactly how things work. This will help when discussing fire detection and prevention with your colleagues.
VC Electrical is here to help with fire alarm installation, so please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
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We can install smoke alarms:
We work with leading manufacturer CTEC, who provide a range of services from conventional fire detection to the very latest analogue and digital systems:
