Services

• Smart Lighting Control – whilst bringing convenience and another level of security to your life, these systems are often complex and require specialised installation processes to work in harmony with existing setups. South West Electrics are experts in these luxury setups, having worked on tailored full home systems or luxury rooms such as private cinemas.

• AV Systems – luxury setups such as private cinemas or home audio installations require the finest in audiovisual systems. Installations performed by South West Electrics produce seamless quality and flawless performance, with our safe and highly organised work being easy to maintain and find solutions for with repeat visits from our technicians.

• Lutron Lighting Controls – Lutron are the industry leader in the lighting control industry. Our technicians are extremely familiar with integrating Lutron products into their installs, recommending the best product for your project. This seamless pairing results in luxury residential or commercial lighting on any scale, as well as the guarantee of maintenance by knowledgeable experts with your interests front of mind.

• Structured Cabling – across busy sites with complex information and electrical setups, structured cabling is an essential system to support multiple hardware uses simultaneously. Reducing power and maintenance costs across the board, these systems also provide flexibility, performance and the ability to locate and solve issues at speed.

• Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) – refers to a communication system that makes use of the internet. These systems greatly enhance the connections between businesses both internally and externally, usually in corporate business. Our familiarity with these systems means we can perform a complete package installation on your site, producing reliably maintained communications across your business.

• Energy Monitoring – finding areas of waste energy usage can have significant impacts on the sustainability, safety and cost of the energy supply to your home. These inspections can result in bespoke energy reduction and management strategies, with our technicians highlighting areas of concern and possible solutions to make your site as sustainable as possible.

• Thermographic Surveying- these tests use thermal imaging cameras to detect anomalies and identify problematic areas in building features such as fuses, switchers and electrical cabinets, before they develop into more damaging, costlier faults. By streamlining this process, we can better communicate and resolve issues to save you both time and money, whilst keeping you and your property safe.

• PAT Testing – portable appliance testing is the visual examination and practical testing of electrical appliances. The South West Electrics team are well-versed in conducting these tests on appliances commonly found in commercial, industrial and residential locations, as frequently as is required for the various sectors.   

• Fixed Appliance Testing – in contrast to PAT testing, fixed appliance testing monitors any electrical equipment permanently wired into buildings. The importance of the safety of such appliances cannot be understated – any inspection South West Electrics carry out is of the highest level of detail and thorough enough to detect non-visual and potential issues.

• Fixed Wiring – recommended to be carried out every 5 years, or 3 years for high risk environments, these compliance tests check that your electrical installations and circuits meet current regulations in both home or workplace safety. We can also produce reports on the effects of external influences on your installations and recommend changes to enhance the lifespan of your work.

• Emergency Lighting Inspection – used in situations where the main power supply is cut or regular illumination fails, these systems are regularly relied on in dangerous instances. Testing is therefore rigorous and thorough, simulating failures and inspecting the circuit as a whole to identify and issues and ensure systems meet provisions.

• Power Factor Correction (PFC) Service and Maintenance – power factor correction equipment can remain in place for years at a time, meaning it is subject to testing in the same way as any other electrical appliance. Recommended to take place annually, South West Electrics can run diagnostics on capacitors to ensure your building still receives their efficiency and safety benefits.

• Private Rented Scheme (PRS) Checks – Attending your property in person, a member of the South West Electrics team reviews both the performance and safety of the electrical installation network of the building, as opposed to the standard PAT testing more commonly carried out. Depending on your current documentation, we will then produce the necessary Electrical Installation Certificate or Electrical Installation Condition Report for your records.

Having acquired our Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) and British Approvals For Fire Equipment (BAFE) qualifications, South West Electrics can legally supply security and fire prevention equipment to our clients, installing and maintaining its presence in both residential and commercial builds.

These accreditations allow our specialist fire and security engineers to install and test both traditional and aspirating fire alarm systems, evaluating which would be most effective on your site before placing them in key areas. This is also true for gas and various other monitoring apparatus; we recommend opening a discussion with one of our engineers about your needs in order for them to identify and supply the equipment that will best ensure the safety of your site.

Additionally, our engineers are qualified to fit various security measures in an insurance policy compliant way. These include CCTV systems and other video-based measures, as well as access control, intruder alarms and door entry precautions. By coupling these with our other services, we can provide a full package electrical service, which are installed in harmony with our safety features in a hassle-free setup.

• Fixed Wiring – fire and security equipment often have specialist wiring to ensure their functionality in extreme environments and circumstances. Testing this wiring is recommended to take place every 5 years, and with our technicians’ familiarity and expertise in such complex systems, you can expect comprehensive, quality inspections of these essential setups.

• Annual Alarm Testing – regular maintenance is vital for ensuring your systems are working optimally. Servicing detects warning devices and communications are in working order, as well as measuring technical supplies such as batteries for operation and efficiency.

• Maintenance, Inspection and Testing – outside of annually necessary testing, South West Electrics technicians are also capable of carrying out spontaneous services when required. Addressing faults and performance issues with low response times, our proficiency in this specialist sector allows for a complete package of installation and maintenance.

• CCTV – qualified to install and maintain such essential systems, our technicians are equipped with specialist equipment to perform internal investigations to identify and amend issues to a high standard at regular intervals.

• Fire Alarms – with years of experience in the setup and maintenance of fire alarms across a variety of sectors, our technicians are familiar installing fire alarms in residential, commercial, industrial, education, aviation and agricultural environments. Installed as new or retrofitted to existing buildings, we can regularly review and maintain these systems to ensure maximum security for your property.

• Door Entry Systems – a broad category of security, these systems are installed to add an extra layer of physical, video and audio measures to a property. South West Electrics are proficient in a range of installations, and will explain the specific benefits of each option to you to help you arrive on the optimal selection for your needs.

• Access Control – a branch of door entry systems, these installations selectively restricts entry through either code or credential. These are commonly installed in luxury properties or industrial business sites, providing another aspect of security to ensure the personnel on your site are approved and controlled by you.

• Intruder Alarms – these systems work to deter intruders from accessing your site. Installations performed by South West Electrics provide reliable detection and coverage for your business or home. Comfortable tailoring installations to a range of contexts with minimal disruption to your site, we deploy industry-leading technology to ensure maximum safety.

• Refuge Alarms – providing means of communication in an emergency, refuge alarms are designed to work in extreme situations and environments. Various risk assessments reveal the necessity of refuge alarms, and our technicians are extremely experienced in establishing these connections across complex sites.

• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) design and installation – permanently connected to the mains and constantly powering essential equipment for its entire lifetime, South West Electrics can design and install a UPS for your site. Perfectly suited to your needs, this one installation could save you thousands in wasted electricity.

• Power Factor Correction (PFC) design and installation – the measure of how efficiently incoming power is used in an electrical installation. Our engineers are capable of both carrying out power factor evaluations on site, and installing capacitors with the ideal production of reactive energy to prevent unnecessary circulation in your network.

• Rewires – are recommended for buildings that haven’t been assed within the last 25 years. By upgrading wiring work to meet current standards, the work enhances your energy efficiency and your network’s ability to cope with modern life, whilst also significantly reducing the risk of fire and power loss.

• Temporary Installations – for commercial events, construction sites or other such setups, South West Electrics can provide generators or temporary structures to seamlessly provide an energy supply.

• Generator Installation – whether for a temporary installation, or as a supplement to existing power supplies, we are capable of providing either lead or standby setups to guarantee the efficiency of your site.

• Electric Vehicle Charging Points – our technicians are experienced in installing this emerging and increasingly popular equipment in both residential and commercial locations. The specialised work greatly enhances the environmental sustainability of a property and can qualify for supplementary Government grants.

• Building Management System (BMS) – these automation systems are the computer-based controls that monitor and adapt smart home features such as power, ventilation, fire and security systems. In conjunction with any such features South West Electrics install to a site, we can also recommend and install a tailored BMS to ensure its efficiency and functionality.

• Fault Finding – ignoring faults is dangerous to both the health of a building and its occupants. South West Electrics are capable of both carrying out routine checks or responding to emergencies. Our experience allows us to identify and explain issues in an accessible way, before either carrying out amendments on the day or planning solutions in collaboration with our customers.