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Commercial electrical

Offices, retail, restaurants, salons, gyms. Full design-and-install or scheduled maintenance.

Price
Quote (free survey)
Duration
Varies
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Commercial electrical is a different game from domestic. Three-phase supplies, higher loads, dedicated emergency lighting, panel boards instead of consumer units, and deadlines that mean your business can't reopen until we're finished. We approach commercial work with the planning intensity it deserves.

Typical projects we handle: full fit-outs of new office or retail spaces (data cabling, lighting design, power layout, emergency lighting, fire alarm interface), refurbishments of existing premises, installation of three-phase machinery, EICRs for commercial buildings, ongoing maintenance contracts.

Every commercial job starts with a free site survey. We provide a detailed scope of works document and itemised fixed-price quote. Insurance to £5m public liability, NICEIC registered, fully aware of CDM regulations for larger projects.

Process

How it works

01
Initial discussion
Phone or video call to understand your project: scope, timeline, special requirements (24/7 trading? specific equipment? restaurant kitchen?). We assess whether a site survey is needed or if scope is clear enough to quote remotely.
02
Site survey
Free, on-site, 1-2 hours typically. We meet you at the premises, walk through the space, identify constraints (existing supply, ceiling voids, structural issues), discuss aesthetic preferences.
03
Scope of works
Within 5 working days you get a detailed Scope of Works document — what we'll do, what we won't, materials specified, timeline, any assumptions. Plus a fixed-price quote.
04
Programming
Once approved, we agree the work programme. Most commercial work happens out-of-hours (evenings, weekends, holiday periods) to avoid disrupting trading. We coordinate with other trades on the project.
05
Execution
Daily site checks, daily progress reports if you want them. Snagging discussed and agreed before we leave site.
06
Handover
Full O&M (Operation & Maintenance) manual: as-built drawings, certificates, equipment data sheets, warranty documentation. NICEIC EIC issued. Building control notified where applicable.
FAQs

Common questions

FAQ-01

Can you work out-of-hours for retail/restaurants?

Yes — most commercial fit-outs we do happen evenings and weekends to avoid trading disruption. We're set up for night shifts. Standard premium for OOH work is built into the quote.

FAQ-02

Do you do small commercial jobs (e.g., add a few sockets in a salon)?

Yes. We don't have a minimum project size. Small commercial jobs are quoted as per-visit + materials, similar to domestic.

FAQ-03

Are you BAFE registered for fire alarm work?

We do interface with fire alarm systems but don't certify or commission new fire alarm systems ourselves — that requires BAFE registration. We work alongside specialist fire alarm contractors and coordinate with them on integrated installations.

FAQ-04

Can you handle three-phase work?

Yes. Many commercial premises have three-phase supplies for kitchen equipment, machinery, HVAC, EV chargers. We're competent and certified for all three-phase domestic and commercial scope.

FAQ-05

What about EICRs for commercial buildings?

Standard 5-yearly EICRs for commercial buildings are core work. Pricing scales with size — small office: £350-500. Restaurant/retail: £500-900. Larger or multi-floor: quote on assessment.

FAQ-06

Do you offer maintenance contracts?

Yes. Quarterly inspections, annual EICRs, priority callout for faults, ongoing PAT testing, emergency lighting tests. Contract pricing typically saves 30-40% vs. ad-hoc rates. We tailor to what each business needs.