Electrical Work in an Extension

Planning an extension project for your Nottingham home can be exciting and exhausting in equal measure. 

To make for a stress free extension experience, you need to hire experienced and reliable tradespeople. This is especially true for the electrical work in an extension. Planning extension electrics requires careful planning and a thorough knowledge of all relevant regulations. A qualified electrician who is experienced in installing extension electrics can help you unlock the full potential of your new space. Definitive Electrical Solutions are based in Nottingham and provide our reliable service to homeowners across the East Midlands. We are your local, fully qualified and experienced electrician.

Planning an Extension
 

For many Nottingham homeowners, an extension offers them the opportunity to create their dream home. An extension can add much needed space to a cramped home and completely transform your lifestyle. If you’d like to work from home, you could add a proper home office space that still allows you to shut the door on work at the end of a busy day. With a loft extension you could create a master bedroom complete with en suite and dressing room. If the kitchen is your happy place, you could create a beautiful, fully kitted out kitchen to cook up a storm in in. With good planning and preparation practically anything is possible. Well executed design and installation of the electrics in your extension will help you achieve those dream results. An experienced extension electrician will help you to see the possibilities, and pitfalls, of your plans and give you invaluable advice. They will help you to see just where the electrical points, appliances and lighting should be placed to make your extension work for you. Definitive Electrical Solutions have assisted countless homeowners in the East Midlands area to create their dream extension.

Installing Extension Electrics

Renovation and extension projects must comply with all relevant building regulations. All the tradespeople involved in your extension project should be carefully selected and you should ensure they are registered with their relevant industry governing body. Electrical installations in extensions must comply with Part P of the building regulations. This means that electrical work in an extension must be carried out and signed off by a competent, registered electrician. A registered electrician is one who has their work regularly assessed for compliance and technical competence by either NICEIC or NAPIT, the electrical industry’s governing bodies. Registered electricians will also be fully insured and their work will be backed by guarantees. Definitive Electrical Solutions Nottingham are proudly registered with NICEIC and are certified Part P compliant Competent Persons.

Planning Electrics in an Extension

To undertake electrical work in an extension, your electrician will need to inspect your existing electrical system. This inspection is known as an EICR. This is performed to ensure your current electrical system can handle the increased power demands of your extension and to avoid any expensive surprises later. The electrician will inspect your wiring, checking its age and condition and will check that your fuseboard has sufficient capacity for the new circuits. They may recommend a new fuse board or perhaps a full rewire as part of the extension project if they discover any issues. 

To plan your extension electrics, your electrician will ask how you want to use the space. They will ask if you have any specific technology or appliances you plan on installing. To ensure sockets and switches are in the best locations they will ask you to think about where you will position furniture in your new room. They will make recommendations too, suggesting upgrades you may not have considered such as wireless switches or smart home technology. Their expertise and experience will be invaluable in helping you to plan the perfect extension.

If you are looking for a NICEIC registered, competent and experienced electrician in Nottingham to design and install electrics in your new extension, call Definitive Electrical Solutions today. Our friendly, professional and experienced electricians will be happy to discuss your extension project and help you bring your vision to life.