Testing and inspection in Devon

Commercial electrical work in Plymouth

We provide commercial electrical work throughout Plymouth and the surrounding area, from single properties to large portfolios, with reports that stand up to scrutiny in England.

Service
Commercial electrical work
Location
Plymouth
County
Devon
Region
South West England
Fire and rescue
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
Law
England
Sheet
AWF-PLY-149-CE

Commercial electrical work for Plymouth buildings

Plymouth's post-war city centre, naval and marine premises and student housing create a broad mix of fire alarm and emergency lighting work.

Fire safety and electrical safety overlap more than most people expect. Faulty wiring is a common cause of fires, cable installations can break compartment lines, and plastic cable clips in escape routes can drop cables during a fire and trap firefighters. Since 2019, BS 7671 has required wiring systems in escape routes to be supported against premature collapse.

Our electricians clear EICR remedials, upgrade distribution boards, replace landlord supplies in blocks of flats, fire-stop service penetrations they have created, and install fire-rated containment. Every job comes with the right BS 7671 certificate.

The rules that apply in Plymouth

Private landlords in England must have the electrical installation inspected and tested at least every five years under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, and give tenants a copy of the report.

What is included

  • EICR remedial works
  • Consumer unit and distribution board upgrades
  • Landlord supply and communal lighting works
  • Fire-resisting cable supports in escape routes
  • Fire stopping of new service penetrations
  • Electrical installation and minor works certificates

Buildings we work on in Plymouth

  • Commercial landlords
  • Managing agents
  • Facilities managers
  • Retail and hospitality
  • Industrial estates

Areas we cover from Plymouth

From Plymouth we also cover Torquay (28 miles), Exeter (36 miles), Truro (41 miles), Newquay (41 miles) and Barnstaple (49 miles). Elsewhere in Devon we work in Exeter, Torquay and Barnstaple. If your building is not in a listed town, we still cover it: every enquiry for commercial electrical work in South West England is handled the same way.

How a job runs

  1. Tell us about the building

    Use the form or send us your fire risk assessment action plan. A few details on height, use and current systems are enough to start.

  2. Survey or desktop review

    Where we need to see the building, we visit. For some jobs, such as EWS1 scoping, we start with the documents you already hold.

  3. Fixed quote

    You get a written, fixed price with a clear scope. Nothing chargeable happens without your approval.

  4. Work and certification

    Our engineers carry out the work and leave the right certificates, photographs and logbook entries.

  5. Records and reminders

    Reports are filed by building and we remind you before the next test, inspection or review is due.

Commercial electrical work in Plymouth: questions

Do you provide commercial electrical work in Plymouth?

Yes. We carry out commercial electrical work in Plymouth and across Devon, including Torquay, Exeter, Truro, Newquay. Use the form to tell us about the building and we will reply within one working day.

Which fire and rescue service covers Plymouth?

Plymouth is covered by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, which enforces fire safety law for non-domestic premises and the common parts of residential buildings in the area.

Can you fix the faults on our EICR?

Yes. We quote each coded item separately, carry out the work, and issue the relevant certificates so the report can be closed out.

Other services in Plymouth

Request a quote in Plymouth

Tell us about the building and what you need. We reply within one working day with next steps or a fixed quote.

  • Fixed prices, agreed before any work starts
  • Written reports and certificates for every visit
  • Coverage across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland