Planning a home extension? Considering the electrics in an extension should be a priority for your home in Christchurch.
Carmichael Electrical Services are NICEIC approved electricians, luckily for you, we guide homeowners from start to finish during extension work, with particular focus on the electrics required.
Electrics in an extension - Carmichael Electrical Services, Christchurch
A home extension can be an exciting endeavour, the possibility of more space to create the perfect living space is a luxury. Regardless of the scale of the extension, a single story room, or expanding loft space or even constructing a side extension, all require electrical work.
What electrics do I need in an extension?
Carmichael Electrical Services plan the essential electrics in an extension with you.
- Initially we conduct a load calculator to make sure the current electrical panel at your property can withstand all additional load from the extension you’re planning to construct.
- If you need to upgrade the current panel, our skills and experience enables us to do this, all in line with regulation and industry standards.
- We create a wiring plan to make sure all key features are integrated. The plan will highlight the location of switches, plug sockets and light fittings.
- We will also identify the routing of electrical cables so that they don’t encroach on any structural elements within the walls or ceiling.
Why should I use a qualified electrician during an extension?
Homeowners love to get creative when planning and designing for an extension. Electrics in an extension must take precedence as the electrical design has to comply with building codes and regulations.
Local building codes are used to guide qualified electricians such as us but to ensure the safety of any electrical systems such as new circuits.
Our qualified electricians also work with homeowners to ensure that features such as electrical outlets are placed strategically at a convenient space, we encourage you to consider how you might use the space in the extension and the appliances you may plug in.
Electrical work during an extension.
Once all parties have agreed upon the electrical design, we can move on to the actual construction phase.
Electrical wiring is installed according to the plan, this typically entails running cabling through walls, ceilings and flooring to connect with sockets and switches.
Lighting is a key feature when completing extension projects in your home. With years of experience installing lighting in homes, we enjoy expressing the various light fixtures you may want to include.
Any new circuits in your extension will be installed, each with its own circuit breaker to make sure any sudden surges or overload in power are isolated, this safety feature can prevent electric shocks and fire hazards.
Finally, all circuits and fixtures are tested thoroughly to make sure they are functioning efficiently, safely and in line with industry regulations.
Once the electrics in an extension are installed by a qualified electrician like Carmichael Electrical Services, an Electrical installation condition report or EICR is issued to you upon thorough inspection of all electrical systems.
Carmichael Electrical Services are locals to Christchurch, we have an in-depth understanding of the area and how to achieve the right electrics for your extension to be a successful living space.
Contact us today.
