Finding the right electrician in Swindon for your home or business isn’t just about price—it’s about trust, safety, and quality workmanship. Whether you need an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), a rewiring job, or a simple repair, choosing the right professional can make all the difference. So, how do you make sure you’re hiring a qualified, reliable electrician in Swindon? Here are five essential questions to ask before making your decision.
Wondering how much a home electrical inspection costs? And more importantly, is it worth the investment? If you’re buying a property, experiencing electrical issues, or simply looking for peace of mind, an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) provides essential safety checks. This guide covers everything you need to know—including costs, key pricing factors, and why a professional inspection is a smart investment for your home.
As the colder months roll in, we rely on electrical appliances more than ever—heaters, electric blankets, festive lights, and extra kitchen gadgets for all those winter warmers. But did you know that winter is also one of the riskiest times for electrical hazards in UK homes? With increased usage comes a higher risk of faults, fires, and accidents. So, what are the biggest electrical dangers during winter, and how can you keep your home safe? Let’s find out.
Are you tired of seeing your electricity bills creep higher each month? With energy costs on the rise, finding ways to reduce your consumption without sacrificing comfort and cut your electricity bill has become more important than ever. But where do you start? In this guide, we’ll explore practical, cost-effective ways to cut your electricity bill. Whether you’re in Swindon or a nearby village, these tips can help you save money and energy.
When was the last time you thought about your business’s electrical system? If the answer is “not recently,” you’re not alone. Many businesses in Swindon and the surrounding villages only notice their electrics when something goes wrong. But what if you could avoid costly downtime, safety risks, and even legal penalties by staying ahead with regular maintenance? Let’s uncover the hidden costs of ignoring electrical upkeep and why investing in maintenance is one of the smartest decisions you can make for your business.
We’ve all been there—faced with a small electrical issue and tempted to grab some tools and fix it ourselves. It’s important to know when to call an electrician. While there are a few tasks you can safely tackle, it’s important to know when DIY just isn’t enough. Electrical work can be dangerous if done incorrectly, leading to serious risks like fires, shocks, or costly damage. So how can you tell if it’s time to put the screwdriver down and call an electrician? Let’s find out.
How do you know if your office is electrically safe? It’s easy to overlook the warning signs of electrical issues when everything seems to work—until something goes wrong. But how would an unexpected outage or hazard impact your team’s productivity and safety? If you’re based in Swindon or the surrounding villages, We can help to ensure your offices are electrically safe here are five key signs that your office electrics may need attention from the experts at Crannis Technology Services Ltd .
***Under new management*** Here at Crannis Technology Services there has been a whole heap of stuff happening in the background. In the last few months, we waved adios to Darren, and in stepped Ceri to being at the helm. With numerous offers of support and encouragement taking over CTS was an easy decision. We have a superb team of staff and an exceptional client portfolio who return to us time and time again for the high quality and our attention to detail when we carry out works. Having never ran a business before I sought some expert advice. I was told to make no major changes in the first 3 months. See how things run before making changes. Well, that didn’t go to plan. With increased demand for our services, we needed to expand, we needed a new van, new website, new branding, new field operation management software. What hasn’t changed?? Well readers, what you’ll be pleased to hear is that the changes I have been making behind the scenes are for your benefit. If we can be more productive and efficient with our own internal systems, then we can get to you- our client quicker. Some changes of course possibly weren’t necessary, but I have felt the need to establish myself and my business (ooh I like that) in the marketplace. So, with new branding I feel like my stall is set ready to attract and support the “punters” – excuse the slang there but when I envisage a market stall, I hear a cockney calling out about their wares. So here we are. My stall is laid out, my team are prepped, and we are ready to go! Keep an eye on our socials to find out how things progress over the coming months. Speak Soon, Ceri Ceri Crannis
Each year Electricians must undergo a Part P Assessment, which I can only liken to an Ofsted Inspection. From a teacher in a previous career, I recognise the dread, the uncertainty and the ignoring it- hoping that it will go away. Well, It’s coming up, but to focus on it required too much head space and a completely numb blank feeling. I’ve never done one of these assessments, I’ve never had to. But now- with it being my company, I am the Principal Duty Holder. I have Rob by my side as our Qualifying Supervisor, who is also going through this for the first time. Just like anything Crannis Technology Services LTD does, we’ll smash it together. Taking over an Electrical Contracting Company with no electrical experience was madness, but I have such confidence in my fabulous team and I know that if they continue to deliver to the CTS standards of high quality service and installation, passion for what they do, a superb wealth of knowledge and willingness to learn and complete dedication to their roles and the company, I knew I could dig deep and work on developing my management skills and find some business acumen- unfortunately you can’t buy that on Amazon prime. So taking on the company, the government backed Help to Grow Management course, Business mentoring and some excellent support in the background- I think we’re doing ok so far. Adding to the fact that ELECSA, our certificating body for the last 11 years is retiring and we are being moved to the NICEIC, there feels like added pressure. The process for this assessment started in December, knowing that personnel changes needed to be made ahead of “the call”. Unfortunately our pro-active nature was ignored- and things only started to move when it suited them (NICEIC)- but then it turned to harassment. This threw me off completely. My first encounter with our new certificating body was my email being ignores and then threatened and harassed due to something they had failed to action. A few complaints later the date was set. I put in the diary and forgot about it. What you don’t see is the work that has to go on behind the scenes for just the assessment. The requirements are: Have a minimum of £2million Public Liability Insurance Certificates of Technical Qualifications achieved by the Qualifying Supervisor Hold a current edition of BS7671, HSR25 (E@wr89) and any other technical reference guides relevant to the range and scale of work we undertake Maintain a record of the ongoing accuracy and consistency of test equipment used for certification and reporting purposes Appoint at least 1 QS- with at least 2 years responsibility for electrical work Have a safe isolation and re-energisation of installations procedure in place Have a written Health and Safety policy statement and carry out Risk Assessments as appropriate Make available for assessment sufficient examples of domestic electrical installation work completed with appropriate certification in the last 12 months. Have a number of these works available for the day of the assessment Evidence of relevant qualifications, training and experience for all employed persons undertaking electrical work Maintain records for a minimum of 6 years, including but not limited to: specifications, certificates, records and complaints. I have a few more bits to get together ready for D-Day, but what added pressure do I NOT want or need this week?! COVID! Yep I’ve finally been caught with it and am struggling to think, let alone plan how to manage things this week.
