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Straight-talking electrical advice from the tools — safety tips, plain-English how-tos and the odd bit of news for homeowners and landlords across Essex and East London. No jargon, no sales pitch.
Why does my fuse box keep tripping?
A tripping fuse box is your electrics protecting you. The common causes, how to safely find the culprit yourself, and when to call an electrician.
ReadHow much does it cost to replace a fuse box in Essex?
2026 consumer unit prices for Essex & East London — what's included, what pushes the cost up, and when you actually need a new board.
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Tips
7 quick electrical safety checks every homeowner should do
Ten minutes, no tools, no jargon — simple checks that catch the most common household electrical faults before they get dangerous or expensive.
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News
Welcome to the Ellis Electrical blog
We've started a blog — honest electrical tips, how-tos and the occasional bit of news for homes and landlords across Essex & London.
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Costs
How much does a house rewire cost in Essex?
Real 2026 price ranges by property size, what pushes the cost up or down, what's included, and how to tell a full rewire from a partial one.
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How-to
Do I need an EICR to rent out my house?
The landlord rules explained — when an EICR is a legal must, what the C1/C2/C3 codes mean, what it costs, and what happens if it fails.
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How-to
EV charger installation: what's involved and what it costs
The whole picture — the process, tethered vs untethered, smart-charging rules, grants, and what a home charge point really costs in Essex.
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Honest electrical advice from the tools
There is a lot of confusing — and sometimes scary — advice online about home electrics. These guides are our attempt to cut through it: plain-English answers to the questions homeowners and landlords across Essex and East London actually ask us, written by a working NICEIC-certified electrician rather than a marketing team.
We cover the practical stuff — what jobs really cost, when something is a genuine safety concern, what the wiring regulations mean for you, and how to get the most out of your installation. No jargon, no scare tactics and no hard sell. If there is a topic you would like us to cover, give us a call or drop us a message.