Did you know that a quarter of UK adults do not use a registered electrician and use an electrician
without checking their credentials.!!
It can be difficult to tell whether your electrician is legitimate or qualified without the right questions.
Using a qualified and registered electrician will save you a lot of time, money and hassle.
Why Choose A Registered Electrician?
A properly installed and well-maintained installation can significantly reduce the possibility of accident or injury.
It is important that any electrical installation work is carried out by people who have the knowledge, skills and
experience needed to avoid the dangers that electricity can create.
- They’re regulated by the UK Government
- They work to the BS7671 safety standard
- Their work is regularly assessed
- They’re insured, so you’re protected
- It’s a legal requirement for certain electrical work
Here are a few questions you should be asking your electrician
Electricians should be a registered member of one of the
Government approved schemes?
Start by checking that the individual is a registered member of one of the Government approved schemes.
Electrisafe are registered with :
- The NICEIC as an Approved Contractor
- Trustmark, Government Endorsed Quality
- Registered Competent Person Electrical
Choosing a registered electrician means you will get additional protections should something go wrong.
You can contact the scheme directly if you want to check the individual registration.
Could I see your paperwork?
Electrisafe your local electrician , are more than happy to share our registrations and paperwork.
Some people feel awkward about checking qualifications of the person they are employing, but if you are
working with a tradesperson who is unwilling to show you evidence of their qualification and registration
status then this could be a warning sign.
Do you have any references from previous customers?
We have many top great reviews of previous happy Electrisafe customers.
We pride ourselves on our impecabble and professional workmanship.
We have shared some of our reviews on this website or checkout our Google reviews and recommendations
on Nextdoor.
The wiring behind your walls is a complex lifeline and one which should only ever be tackled by a registered and
fully qualified electrician. The consequences of not doing so could very well mean that everything else goes up
in smoke. Electrical work is amongst the most dangerous jobs to undertake and shouldn’t be a bodge job!
