Guides

Planning, regulation, costs and practical advice for local projects, published by ExeterElectrician.

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Local

Electrical work in Exeter conservation areas

Electrical work in a listed building or a conservation area can need consent from Exeter City Council before it starts. This guide explains when consent applies, how surface and concealed routes compare, what reversible interventions mean and what to look for in a heritage-aware electrician.
8 min read
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Costs

What affects the cost of an EICR in Exeter?

EICR prices vary because inspections take different amounts of time and produce different reports. This guide explains the drivers, why remedial work is priced separately and how to compare quotes on the same assumptions.
7 min read
Old braided cable running along an attic beam in an older house
Explained

Old wiring types found in older Exeter houses

Older houses in Exeter can contain rubber, lead-sheathed, cloth-covered and early PVC cabling, along with round-pin sockets. This guide explains how each type deteriorates and why testing is the only reliable check.
7 min read
Weatherproof outdoor socket box fixed to a whitewashed garden wall
Local

Salt air and damp: electrics in coastal Exeter homes

Damp air and salt spray corrode fittings and earth connections faster than dry air does. This guide explains IP-rated fittings, corrosion of metalwork, damp rooms and outdoor runs and how often an installation in a damp location should be tested.
7 min read
Living room cleared and covered with dust sheets ready for a rewire
How to

How to prepare your Exeter home for a rewire

Preparing an Exeter home for a rewire means clearing access, deciding socket and light positions before any cable is pulled, planning how the household lives without power and allowing for making good afterwards. This guide covers each step in order.
8 min read
Folder of printed electrical certificates in plastic sleeves on a wooden desk
Explained

Paperwork after Exeter electrical work: what you get

After electrical work you receive several documents that look alike but serve different purposes. This guide explains the installation certificate, the minor works certificate, the condition report and the building regulations compliance certificate, and how to store them for sale, insurance and letting.
8 min read
Printed inspection report held beside a smoke alarm in a rented living room
Rules and permits

Landlord electrical safety rules for Exeter lettings

Landlords letting homes in Exeter must meet the 2020 Regulations for private rented homes in England. This guide explains the inspection interval, the reports owed to tenants and council, remedial deadlines, enforcement and the alarm duties that run alongside them.
8 min read
Homeowner holding a plan over a driveway beside a parked car
How to

Preparing your Exeter home for an EV charger

Preparing a home for an EV charger means settling the parking position, the cable route and the consumer unit before an installer visits. This guide sets out the planning steps in order.
7 min read