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Getting things sorted at home.
Practical, no-nonsense help for your London home. What jobs really cost, which trade you actually need, and how to hire someone you can trust.
Signs You Need to Rewire Your House: A London Homeowner's Guide (2026)
How to tell if your London home needs rewiring in 2026: the urgent warning signs, the signs to get checked, what an EICR tells you, and why a registered electrician must do the work.
12 min read
EICR Explained: What an Electrical Safety Certificate Costs in London and When You Need One (2026)
A clear 2026 guide to the EICR, the electrical safety certificate. What it covers, who legally needs one in London, what it costs, what the C1 to C3 codes mean and how to find a registered electrician.
14 min read