Commercial Electrical FAQs

Gloucester Electrical provides commercial electrical installations, fault finding, repairs, lighting upgrades, consumer unit and distribution board work, emergency lighting, inspection and testing, maintenance, office fit-out electrics, retail electrical work, landlord compliance checks and ongoing electrical support for businesses.

For home electrical inspections,  Electrical Safety First’s periodic inspection guidance, which recommends testing every 10 years for owner-occupied homes and every 5 years for rented homes.

Businesses have a duty to maintain electrical systems so they remain safe. The required inspection frequency depends on the type of premises, use, risk level and previous inspection findings. A qualified electrician can advise an appropriate inspection and maintenance schedule for your business.

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 place duties on employers, employees and duty holders to prevent danger from electrical systems and equipment. Electrical systems should be constructed, maintained and used safely to reduce risk.

Commercial electrical maintenance involves planned and reactive work to keep electrical systems safe, efficient and reliable. This can include routine inspections, lighting repairs, emergency lighting checks, distribution board inspections, fault finding, socket repairs, testing and general electrical upgrades.

An electrical maintenance contract can help reduce downtime, improve safety, plan repairs, manage compliance and provide a reliable electrician when issues arise. This is useful for offices, shops, industrial units, hospitality venues, landlords, property managers and facilities teams.

Yes. Gloucester Electrical can work alongside builders, property developers, plumbers, heating engineers, kitchen fitters, bathroom fitters, shopfitters, garden room companies and other trades that need reliable electrical support on regular projects.

Yes. Office electrical work can include sockets, lighting, data cabling, distribution board work, meeting room power, emergency lighting, small power alterations, inspection and testing, and ongoing maintenance.

Yes. Retail electrical work can include lighting upgrades, display lighting, power for tills and equipment, emergency lighting, signage power, sockets, testing, repairs and electrical work for shop refurbishments.

Yes. Gloucester Electrical can support landlords and property managers with EICRs, remedial work, tenant callouts, safety checks, emergency repairs, lighting, consumer unit upgrades and general electrical maintenance.

For landlord EICR rules, GOV.UK guidance stating that landlords in England must have rented property electrics inspected and tested at least every five years by a qualified person.

Emergency lighting is lighting designed to operate when the normal lighting supply fails. It helps people safely leave a building during a power failure or emergency. Many commercial and public buildings require suitable emergency lighting as part of their fire safety arrangements.

Businesses need to ensure electrical equipment is maintained to prevent danger. PAT testing is one method of checking portable electrical equipment, but the frequency of inspection and testing depends on the type of equipment, how it is used and the working environment.

There is no single legal rule that says every appliance must be PAT tested annually. The frequency should be based on risk. For example, equipment used on a construction site may need more frequent checks than equipment in a low-risk office. A competent person can advise on a suitable inspection and testing schedule.

Yes. Gloucester Electrical can install commercial EV charging points for workplaces, customer parking areas, landlords, fleets and commercial premises. The installation will need to consider supply capacity, charger locations, usage, cable routes, protection and future demand.

Yes. LED lighting upgrades can help improve energy efficiency, reduce maintenance and improve the appearance and safety of commercial premises. Gloucester Electrical can advise on suitable lighting for offices, shops, warehouses, workshops, external areas and car parks.

Yes. Repeated power loss, tripping circuits or equipment faults should be investigated by a qualified electrician. Gloucester Electrical can carry out fault finding to identify the cause and recommend suitable repairs or upgrades.

Where possible, electrical work can often be planned around business operations to reduce disruption. This may include phased work, agreed access times or planned maintenance visits.