About Us
Hi I’m Glenn, an electrician originally from Essex and now relocated to Leiston Suffolk and pride myself on my quality of workmanship and professionalism.
My Journey as an electrician started back in 1997, Working on projects in and around London like Canary Wharf, Harley Street Hospital and Nike Town.
My Son, Archie now training to follow in my footsteps and one day, taking over the company rains works along side me when not at college.
Although my work is primarily in and around Suffolk, I’m happy to travel further afield for jobs, please get in touch to discuss. I am also trusted on Mybuilder.com.
Services - Rewires-both full and partial rewires
The cost of having your house rewired by a professional electrician, can vary considerably depending on how many fittings you require, the layout and size of the house and ease of access (particularly if rewiring). None the less, it is of course possible to give some idea of the range of prices you can expect to pay for wiring, perhaps more so than for smaller electrical jobs which depend more on the specific location.
The cost in terms of fittings can be broken down into different sections some of which will only apply if you have a new house and others only if you are having the wiring replaced. These prices are based on an electrician's rate per day and a laborer if required per day. They include the cost of buying and collecting the materials, removing the waste as necessary and any incidental materials they will need.
The prices assume the work is done to “regulations” standard, which are all outlined in detail elsewhere. We also assume a plasterer has to be brought in as electricians don’t do their own plastering. The electrician will then have to come back to fit the face plates because the plasterer won't plaster with them live and in place, because he uses loads of water
Services - Additional socket outlets
Older properties often don’t have enough sockets for modern needs, or sometimes you might need external sockets for garden electrics – I will be able to safely add more for you.
Services - Additional lighting
This work includes all the lights (pendants or any other fixtures you want) and switches including for example having two-way switches at the bottom and top of the stairs. Simple pendants and switches can be bought from as little as £1 but of course fancier designs and different materials (brass for example) will cost more. From simple pendants, to large chandeliers and ambient garden lighting, I will be able to help you. No job is too small – or big!
Services - Electrical inspection condition report
Obtaining an electrical safety certificate is a worthy responsibility for the safety of everyone living in your house!
Regular testing of your home’s electrical circuits and systems can avoid the expense of a complete rewire at a later date. Old properties, and those that have been extended can quickly become unsuitable, putting you and your home in jeopardy.
Services - Consumer unit upgrade
Over time, the household’s consumer unit (aka the fusebox) may become unsuitable to carry all the load and number of circuits it was originally designed for which can put your home at risk from fires and yourself from electric shock. We can offer advice and help to ensure you and your home stay safe.
Services - Internet Data Points
We have a wide range of expertise in data cabling and network installations in a wide variety of cabling environments, including Cat-5, Cat- 5e, Cat-6, Whether you need help with a new construction or expansion project or looking to get the most out of your systems at home, we will work with you to ensure an efficient, hassle-free installation.
Services - Portable Appliance Testing
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires that employers and employees take responsibility for the safety of all those working at the premises, and this includes the safety of electrical appliances.
PAT stands for “Portable Appliance Testing” and involves checking every electrical appliance that has a plug and is reasonably portable or can be moved around. If you’re an employer, you need to show that you are doing all you can to keep your employees safe as they go about their daily work. Electricity poses a great risk and appliances can easily become damaged or deteriorated, leading to risk of electric shock.
Services - Security Cameras and Alarm Systems
When it comes to choosing your security camera and alarm, there are various types on the market that can make things confusing. Whether your home system is wired, wireless, Bluetooth, sensor-activated or otherwise, it’s best to work out your options so you can make the right decision. If in doubt, ask for professional advice before you buy. Otherwise, you could find yourself fitting the wrong camera solution for your needs, such as a rechargeable battery-operated camera that’s tricky to remove when you need to charge it, or a wireless camera that’s out of range of your home Wi-Fi.