About this service
Electric heating includes panel heaters, electric radiators, storage heaters, towel rails and controlled room heating. The electrical design must allow for sustained load across multiple circuits and consider how controls, tariffs and occupancy affect running cost.
Replacing a heater is not only a mechanical swap. Fixed connections, cable rating, circuit diversity, local isolation and suitability of existing controls all need checking.
Common problems we help with
Heater does not warm or trips
Element, thermostat, controller, connection or circuit faults may be responsible.
Rooms overheat or run continuously
Poor controls, sensor position and user settings can waste energy.
Several new heaters overload distribution
Whole-property electric heating can add substantial maximum demand.
Old storage heaters are difficult to control
Failed charge controls, changed tariffs and ageing elements can affect comfort and cost.
How we carry out the work
Calculate room and electrical requirements
We consider heat need, heater ratings, circuits, controls and tariff arrangements.
Position and supply equipment
Mounting clearances, furniture, cable routes and local isolation are agreed.
Connect and set up controls
Circuits are tested and timers, thermostats or app controls are configured with the user.
What is normally included?
- Initial discussion about the property, symptoms, priorities and timescale
- Assessment of the relevant circuit, equipment, access and existing protection
- A written scope for the proposed electric heating work
- The agreed installation or repair work, with disruption kept to a reasonable minimum
- Inspection, electrical testing and appropriate handover documentation
Before the work starts
- Equipment rating and the manufacturer’s electrical requirements
- Existing circuit capacity, isolation and protective measures
- Bathroom zones, moisture, heat and ventilation where applicable
- Control position, timers, thermostats and how the equipment will be used
What affects the price?
The price depends on the existing installation and the amount of work required. For electric heating, the main factors normally include:
- Need for a new dedicated circuit
- Cable route and distance from the distribution board
- Equipment controls and local isolation
- Access, outdoor work and upgrades revealed by testing
Testing, certificates and handover
Once the installation work is complete, we inspect and test it and provide the records that apply to the job.
- Safe-isolation and control demonstration
- Circuit test results and applicable certificate
- Manufacturer information retained for the customer
- Settings and routine-care guidance
Electric Heating questions
Can electric heating use existing socket circuits?
Some plug-in heaters can, but fixed whole-room systems may need dedicated supplies after load assessment.
Are electric radiators cheap to run?
Running cost depends on energy price, heat loss, control and usage. A different heater cannot overcome poor insulation.
Can one app control every room?
Some product ranges support central control, but compatibility and internet dependence should be considered before selection.
Booking the work
What happens after you contact us
1. Discuss the job
Tell us about the property, the symptoms or the result you want. Photographs and model numbers are often helpful.
2. Inspect and quote
We check the relevant installation and give you a written quotation showing what is included.
3. Complete and test
We carry out the agreed work, verify it electrically and explain any controls, labels or certificates at handover.