Expert electrical advice from our NICEIC registered team
Featured Guide The £40,000 fine isn't theoretical. Tim breaks down what BCP Council actually enforces, the six mistakes that trigger penalties, and why 2026 is the year Bournemouth landlords cannot afford to ignore EICRs.
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Add a battery to existing solar from £2,300 installed with 0% VAT (until March 2027). GivEnergy vs Fox ESS compared by the Dorset electrician who retrofits them weekly.
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EICR explained by the Dorset electrician who does them daily: costs from £120 fixed, C1/C2/C3 codes, landlord rules and the £40,000 fine. 2026 renewal wave guide.
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House rewire cost 2026: £2,800 (1-bed flat) to £7,000+ (5-bed), real Dorset prices by property type from a NICEIC firm. What's included, how long it takes, fixed quotes.
Read Article → BS 7671 Amendment 4 is here. Tim explains what's actually in it — home battery storage, PoE wiring, the 2022 rules that still apply — and what it means for your next project. No jargon.
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A 4kWp solar system saves a typical Dorset home £567/yr; add a battery and smart tariff and savings reach £745–£1,500/yr. Real install figures, from £4,500 with 0% VAT.
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No driveway? No problem. EV chargers fitted on Bournemouth terraces from £750 — pavement gulleys, rear-access mounts, the £350 grant, and which charger fits your street.
Read Article → What BCP Council expects from HMO electrics: EICR from £120, fire alarms from £400, emergency lighting from £300. By a NICEIC electrician working Bournemouth HMOs weekly.
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Victorian & Edwardian rewires in Bournemouth from £2,800 — how period features survive (cornicing, picture rails, lath & plaster), realistic costs and timings. NICEIC certified.
Read Article → I install Ohme, Easee, Zappi and Tesla home chargers every week. Honest verdict, real installed prices from £750, and which I'd choose for my own house.
Read Article → A new consumer unit costs £450 (like-for-like), £700 (RCBO board) or £1,200 (SPD & AFDD) in 2026 — real prices from a NICEIC firm with 60 five-star reviews.
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