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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
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