Why New Homeowners Should Check Their Electrics
Many buyers assume a new property means no issues, but electrical systems often reveal hidden risks.
Even modern-looking homes can contain:
- Outdated or overloaded consumer units
- Unsafe or undocumented DIY work
- Poor socket placement or insufficient outlets
- A lack of safety features like RCD protection
- Ageing or non-compliant wiring hidden behind walls
An early inspection ensures your property is safe for immediate use and highlights any essential upgrades before you fully settle in.
Services for New Home Buyers
We provide a comprehensive range of services designed specifically for new homeowners:
Electrical Safety Inspections (EICR)
A full Electrical Installation Condition Report highlights potential issues within your fixed wiring and confirms whether your installation meets current BS 7671 standards. This is one of the most valuable checks a new homeowner can invest in.
This can also prove useful in negotiating a discount or price reduction for your new home in the event of unsafe electrics and repair needs. We provide reports for home buyers to aid in the negotiation and assure peace of mind.
Old fuse boards can’t offer the protection required by today’s standards.
We install modern, RCD-equipped consumer units for improved safety, especially important in family homes.
Services for New Home Buyers
Extra Sockets and Power Points
Most modern households need more plug sockets than older homes provide. We install additional outlets and can include USB sockets or smart switches for added convenience.
Need garden lighting, security systems or power to outbuildings? We provide safe, weather-resistant outdoor installations that comply with Part P regulations.
Heating and Lighting Upgrades
We help new homeowners reduce energy usage and improve comfort through LED lighting, modern electric radiators, and programmable heating solutions.
Smart-Home Readiness
Planning a smart thermostat or voice-controlled lighting? We’ll ensure your wiring is up to the task and future-ready.
Local Experience You Can Rely On
With over 40 years of experience in the Henley area, we’ve worked on every type of home—from listed buildings in Hambleden to riverside flats in central Henley, and new estates in Sonning Common.
We understand the quirks of local wiring, building layouts, and common electrical faults found in properties across South Oxfordshire.
This local knowledge helps us deliver faster diagnoses, smarter solutions, and installations that fit the style and structure of your home.
Why Choose NC Electrical?
We’re not just electricians—we’re partners in making your new home safer and more comfortable.
New homeowners choose us because we offer:
- NICEIC accreditation and Which? Trusted Trader status
- Transparent, itemised quotes with no hidden fees
- Prompt service and flexible booking to suit your move-in schedule
- Detailed advice with honest recommendations—never overselling
- Clean, tidy workmanship with minimal disruption
Every job is completed with attention to detail and a focus on customer satisfaction, backed by decades of family-run expertise.