If you’re looking for a reliable electrician in Brackley, L J Mullan Electrical provides a range of domestic electrical services throughout Brackley and the surrounding villages.
We’re a small, family-run electrical business based in King’s Sutton, just a short distance from Brackley. Because Brackley is so close to us, it’s an area we regularly cover for everything from small electrical jobs and fault finding to EICRs and consumer unit upgrades.
We pride ourselves on providing straightforward advice, good communication and a personal service. Whether you need a single socket replacing or would like the electrical installation throughout your property inspected, no job is considered too small.
EICRs in Brackley – When Were Your Electrics Last Checked?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is an inspection of the fixed electrical installation within a property.
One of the most common things we hear is:
“Everything works, so surely the electrics must be OK?”
Unfortunately, that’s not always the case.
Electrical installations can deteriorate over time, and older properties may have been altered or extended by several different people over the years. An EICR allows us to inspect and test the installation using calibrated electrical test equipment and identify potential defects or areas where improvements may be recommended.
During an EICR, we look at areas including the condition of the consumer unit, earthing and bonding arrangements, RCD protection, electrical accessories and the results obtained from testing the circuits.
Once completed, you’ll receive a report detailing the condition of the installation and highlighting any observations found.
We carry out EICRs in Brackley for homeowners, landlords and letting agents, whether it’s for peace of mind, a rental property or because the installation hasn’t been inspected for many years.
Fuseboard and Consumer Unit Upgrades in Brackley
Another service we regularly provide is consumer unit and fuseboard upgrades.
Modern consumer units offer considerably improved protection compared with many older installations. A typical modern upgrade can include individual 30mA Type A RCBO protection for each circuit and Type 2 surge protection.
RCBOs provide individual protection to each circuit. This means that a fault on one circuit is less likely to disconnect several unrelated circuits at the same time, as can happen with some older shared-RCD arrangements.
Type A devices are also better suited to modern homes containing increasing amounts of electronic equipment, while surge protection helps protect electrical and electronic equipment against transient overvoltages.
Modern consumer units are also generally manufactured from a non-combustible metal enclosure, in accordance with the requirements applicable to domestic installations.
However, having an older fuseboard doesn’t automatically mean it needs replacing.
We prefer to inspect the installation and give customers clear advice based on its actual condition rather than recommending unnecessary work. In some circumstances, improvements can be made to an existing installation without replacing the entire consumer unit.
If you’re unsure about your existing fuseboard, an EICR can be a good starting point.
Small Electrical Jobs in Brackley
Finding an electrician willing to undertake smaller jobs can sometimes be surprisingly difficult.
At L J Mullan Electrical, small electrical jobs are an important part of our business.
We regularly visit homes in and around Brackley for jobs such as:
- Replacing or adding sockets and switches
- Installing additional electrical sockets
- Internal and external lighting
- Decorative light fittings
- Bathroom lighting
- Extractor fans
- Smoke and heat alarms
- Electrical fault finding
- Outdoor sockets and lighting
- Garage and outbuilding electrics
- EV charger electrical supplies
- Consumer unit alterations and upgrades
So, if you’ve got a list of smaller electrical jobs you’ve been putting off, we’re more than happy to take a look.
A Local Electrician Covering Brackley
Being based in King’s Sutton means Brackley is conveniently located for us, allowing us to provide a genuinely local electrical service without travelling from the other side of the county.
We already work throughout the local area, including Brackley, King’s Sutton, Banbury, Aynho, Croughton and surrounding Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire villages.
As a small business, reputation is extremely important to us. We aim to turn up when agreed, keep customers informed, treat their homes with respect and provide clear explanations of any electrical work we recommend.
We’re NAPIT registered, and where applicable our electrical work is tested, certified and notified to Building Control.
We’re also proud to have built up over 185 five-star Google reviews, which reflects the level of service we aim to provide on every job, whether it’s a large consumer unit upgrade or simply replacing a faulty socket.
Need an Electrician in Brackley?
If you’re searching for an electrician in Brackley, need an EICR, are considering a fuseboard or consumer unit upgrade, or simply have a few small electrical jobs that need sorting, we’d be happy to help.
Being based nearby in King’s Sutton means Brackley is one of the local areas we cover regularly.
Contact L J Mullan Electrical today to discuss your electrical work or arrange a quotation.
