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Electrical Design, Installation, and Commissioning

January 2005 saw the inclusion of domestic electrical installations as part of the Building Regulations. In plain terms this means that it is now law that any domestic electrical installation (except for minor works) must now be inspected and tested by the council after installation, unless installed by a Part P approved electrician in accordance with BS7671 (the 16th edition wiring regulations). DCI Electrical Services can design, install, inspect, test and commission your electrical installation in accordance with Part P and BS7671. Ensuring that you receive quality workmanship all work undertaken will be carried out by suitably qualified and experienced tradesmen, without having to inform the local council.

Periodic Inspection and Test

In the UK the regulations that cover domestic electrical installations, recommends that a privately owned domestic residence be periodically inspected and tested upon change of owner, change of use, if there are grounds to suspect a fault, or in any case every 10 years.
To ensure that your electrical system and its protection are designed, installed and functioning correctly, DCI can conduct periodic testing and maintenance, ensuring maximum safety through the correct selection, erection and operation of your system.

Intruder Alarms, CCTV

Whilst the UK enjoys, generally a very safe and secure environment and excellent emergency response services it never hurts to know that your home is secure and protected by an intruder alarm system.
To meet this need DCI can provide a wide range of experience and expertise in assessing your security needs to provide the system best for you. We are able to design, install, test, and maintain your security systems to cater for your specific home security and safety needs, ensuring your peace of mind.

Fire Detection and Alarms

One of the greatest worries for homeowners is the threat to life and property presented by a fire in the home, and indeed fire safety organisations recommend that all dwellings have fire/smoke detection systems fitted.
DCI services are able to install test and maintain fire alarm systems, ensuring that your premises and family are protected by a system that alerts you in the event of a fire.

Data and Voice

The modern home has become far more than a place just "to live", it can be an office one day, requiring data and communication networks for computers and telephones, or a centre for entertainment requiring linked computers, and/or games consoles for recreational purposes.
DCI can ensure that you home is able to meet all your needs by designing, installing, testing and maintaining any data and voice communication networks you require.

Home Entertainment systems

Modern life is lived at an increasingly fast pace, so your time off for relaxation should be exactly that, relaxing! Some people like to watch films with cinema quality picture and sound, others like to play computer games or games consoles with friends and family, and some like to just listen to music with superior sound quality.
DCI services can meet all your needs in relation to installing these entertainment systems, ensuring that when you have time to relax you can take advantage of it.

Building Management systems

The modern home can offer much more in respect to comfort than even ten years ago. Building Management Systems (BMS) allow you to have complete control of the environment in which you live, allowing you to enjoy the maximum level of comfort that can be attained from your house while ensuring that your house environmental control systems are as efficient as possible, reducing costs on your monthly bills.
DCI Electrical Services are able to install, test and maintain these systems for you.

Maintenance and Repair

Over time any electrical system can degrade through normal use, accidental damage or abuse. Faults can occur at anytime of the day or night, and DCI are available for call out 24 hours of the day, or for scheduled maintenance.

Project Management

Whilst some projects around the home are simple some require a large amount of time and effort to co-ordinate. To ensure that the highest standard of work and the best value for money is obtained, requires effective project management.
Having a wide range of expertise and experience DCI are able to manage any projects you have in mind to ensure that you can be confident in having the project finished on time with excellent workmanship and the best value for your money.

Renewable Energy

Due to concerning environmental issues and increasing power prices renewable energy is at last receiving the investment and recognition that it requires to become a productive contributor to the UK energy market.
DCI has experience in designing, installing and commissioning renewable energy electrical systems and making the home more energy efficient.