Electrician in Fairwater

Fairwater is predominantly a post-war residential estate. Most of the housing was built between the late 1940s and the 1960s as part of Cardiff's expansion westwards. Properties here are mainly semi-detached and terraced council stock that has since been bought under right-to-buy, along with some private builds on the margins of the estate. The wiring in these properties varies, but many still have the original consumer units and circuits from the time the houses were built.

What we see most in Fairwater

Consumer unit upgrades are the most common job we carry out in Fairwater. The original consumer units in 1950s and 60s properties were often replaced with early MCB boards during the 1980s or 90s, but those boards now lack RCD protection and are overdue for replacement. A modern dual-RCD or full RCBO consumer unit brings the property up to current standards and improves safety significantly.

Some properties in Fairwater have aluminium wiring on lighting circuits, installed during the 1960s and 70s when aluminium was used as a cheaper alternative to copper. Over time, aluminium connections can loosen and cause hot spots. If your property was built in this era, it's worth having the installation checked.

We also carry out EICRs for landlords in Fairwater, and additional circuit work including extra socket outlets, outdoor power and lighting.

Services in Fairwater