Electric radiators, underfloor heating and immersion, sized to the room and to the supply rather than to a box on a shelf.
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Who this is for. Extensions, garden offices, flats without gas, and anyone moving off an old storage heater system.
An undersized electric radiator runs constantly and never warms the room, which is expensive and miserable. An oversized one cycles and wastes money. The calculation is not complicated but it does have to be done, against the room volume, the insulation and the window area.
Electric heating is a serious load. Adding several kilowatts to a property that already has an EV charger and an electric hob can take you past what the main fuse allows. We check that first, which occasionally saves people from an expensive mistake.
Volume, insulation and glazing, against what you want the room to feel like.
Making sure the property can carry it before anything is ordered.
Dedicated circuits where needed, controls positioned sensibly.
Programmed with you, then tested and certified.
Per unit, electricity costs more than gas. It is efficient at the point of use though, and on a time of use tariff, or with solar and a battery, the sums change considerably.
Yes, and it is one of the best value comfort upgrades there is. Fitted under the tiles with a proper thermostat and a floor sensor.
Yes. Modern electric radiators with decent controls are a significant improvement, and we check whether the existing circuits can be reused.
That is the first thing we check. Sometimes the answer is no without an upgrade, and it is much better to know that beforehand.
Full condition report on your fixed wiring, every circuit tested, certificate issued the same day.
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Old boards and rewireable fuse boxes swapped for a modern consumer unit with RCBOs and surge protection.
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Tripping circuits, dead sockets, burning smells, lost power. Any hour, traced properly rather than guessed.
Read moreBrady and his team are simply world class, from their expert advice to installation. 10/10 experience. Would highly recommend Excel if you are looking for an above standard electrical service.
I found the electrician, Brady Lewis, earlier this year, and would highly recommend him. He has always demonstrated that he is consistently punctual, personable, trustworthy, efficient, fair, and has excellent skills in his trade. Completed perfectly, on time, as promised, and at a fair price.
Just like to say a big thank you to Brady for coming and correcting my do-it-yourself disaster. Great guy, polite, professional and did a great job. Highly recommended and will defo be calling on his services again.
Free written quote, usually back the same working day. Send a photo and we can often price it without a visit.