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Whilst DIY electrical work is not illegal, it can still be dangerous and does require a common-sense approach. It is perfectly legal for a homeowner to carry out like for like DIY electrical work in their home, so if you are looking to replace some lights in your living room or replace a broken or cracked socket then you can do this – but only if you feel confident in doing so.
However, it seems as though householders are not aware that certain types of work are requires notification to the local authorities when they carry out certain electrical projects in their homes. The main problem of course here is that there is no guarantee that the work is safe, nor is it certified meaning the work not only puts the home and family members at risk, but it could also cause problems if the home is put on the market in the future. If in doubt it is best to call in a registered electrician. Tyne Electrical are based in Colyton and are your local, NICEIC registered electrician.
Looking at the results of recent surveys, it is concerning what DIY electrical work householders will undertake. Furthermore, when asked about the Part P building regulation, it would seem that these people are just not aware of it, despite huge public campaigns in recent years highlighting the importance of only using Part P Registered Electricians.
So, what sort of work are householders undertaking? According to recent surveys 1 in 7 householders have rewired parts of their home, 1 in 5 have changed a consumer unit, 1 in 6 have installed new garden lighting, and 1 in 8 would attempt or have attempted to install under floor cabling in their home. With electricity killing nearly 1 person a week in the UK and injuring 1000′s more, there is growing concern that the lack of understanding is contributing to these alarming statistics.
It appears that many of these rewiring and extensive electrical works are being carried out in an attempt to save money. Whilst we do understand the situation and realise that if people feel they can do the work, but we would always recommend having the work carried out and certified by an electrician for peace of mind.
We would exercise caution over carrying out any electrical work in your home if you are not confident in doing so. Damage caused to electrical circuits from incorrect DIY work can be costly to repair and it’s far cheaper to use a Part P Registered Electrician from the outset to carry out the work. We are often called to repair DIY electrical work and have seen countless instances of bad electrical work across East Devon & West Dorset, which would undoubtedly cause injury to the householder. The frightening reality is that this doesn’t happen straight away; it can be a number of years down the line when catastrophe occurs.
In 2012 the NICEIC launched the Electrical Safety Register where the public can search a database of registered, competent electricians. We hope it goes some way to resolving the current crisis surrounding DIY home electrics as well as educating the public on the dangers of using someone who is not on this database. Tyne Electrical are proud to be on the list, and I would strongly recommend anyone who is looking for a Part P Registered electrician to use this database and be safe in the knowledge that these are the right people in your home.
If you need a reliable local, NICEIC registered electrician to help you with any electrical work at your home, contact Tyne Electrical today. Our friendly, qualified electricians are based in Colyton and serve homeowners across East Devon & West Dorset.
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