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COMMERCIAL electricians in South Devon

Keeping offices, shops and business premises powered, safe and compliant.

Electrical work for your business

What it is

Expert electrical services for offices, shops and business premises. Reliable installations, upgrades and maintenance that keep your spaces powered and compliant, with minimal disruption.

We also design and install fire alarm, security and emergency lighting systems.

We look after offices, shops, holiday lets and business premises across Plymouth, Ivybridge, the South Hams and wider South Devon.

Who it suits

Offices, shops and showrooms
Holiday-let and hospitality businesses
Schools, community buildings and churches
Landlords of commercial units

Why it’s worth it

The benefits

Minimal disruption

Work planned around your opening hours where we can.

Compliance

Installations and testing that help you meet your legal duties.

Safety

Fire, emergency lighting and protection designed to current standards.

Clear records

Certificates and reports you can keep on file.

Typical prices

Typical prices for businesses

Commercial EICROne board and up to 10 circuitsFrom £350

Each extra circuit+£15

Each extra fuse board+£50

PAT testingAttendance and admin, plus £2 per item (50 items = £250)£150 + £2/item

Commercial three-phase fuse boardLabour and materials. These works usually need a site visitTypically £2,000–£4,000

Hourly rateThen £65 per hour£85 first hour

Commercial or industrial 22kW three-phaseTypically £1,250–£2,500

All prices are exclusive of VAT.
Prices are a guide and subject to a site survey, or photos you send us, so we can give you an accurate quote.

Quotes are always free. Send us a few photos and we can usually give you a reasonably accurate quote without a visit, so there’s no need to take time off work or wait in for us.

Commercial EICR price

Call-outs

Call-out prices

Same-day attendance where an engineer is available.

Call-out: working hoursThen £65 per hour£130 first hour

Call-out: evenings and saturdaysThen £85 per hour£150 first hour

Call-out: sundaysThen £85 per hour£200 first hour

All prices are exclusive of VAT.
Prices are a guide and subject to a site survey, or photos you send us, so we can give you an accurate quote.

Quotes are always free. Send us a few photos and we can usually give you a reasonably accurate quote without a visit, so there’s no need to take time off work or wait in for us.

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What’s included

Typical jobs

Fit-outs and refurbishments

Power, data and lighting for new or refurbished premises.

Lighting upgrades

Modern, efficient LED lighting inside and out.

Distribution boards

New boards and circuits, installed and certified.

Fire, security and emergency lighting

Fire alarm, security and emergency lighting systems, designed, installed and maintained to current regulations.

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EICRs and PAT testing

Periodic inspection and portable appliance testing.

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Maintenance and fault finding

Repairs and fault finding to keep you running.

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How it works

Four simple steps

1
Enquiry
Tell us what you need, online or on the phone.
2
Survey or visit
We look at the job and your existing installation, then send a clear estimate, usually within 5 working days.
3
The work
Boots off or overshoes, dust sheets down and we clean as we go.
4
Certificate & aftercare
We test the work, hand over the right certificate and call about a week later to check you’re happy.

Rules & regulations

In plain English

A simple overview to help you plan. We check the details for your property at survey.

Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

Employers must keep electrical systems safe. Regular inspection and testing is a common way to show you’re doing that.

EICRs for businesses

Inspection frequency depends on the type of premises and use; many commercial premises are inspected every five years. We’ll advise what suits yours.

Emergency lighting and fire alarms

Designed, installed and maintained to the relevant British Standards (BS 5266 for emergency lighting, BS 5839 for fire alarms).

BS 7671

All installation work is designed and certified to the UK wiring regulations.

FAQs

Common questions

Can you work outside opening hours?

Yes, we’re happy to talk timings! We plan work to keep disruption to your business down and will agree a schedule that suits you where we can.

How often does my business need an EICR?

Many commercial premises are inspected every five years! It depends on the premises and how they’re used, so we’ll advise what suits yours.

Do you do fire alarms and emergency lighting?

Yes, we do! We design, install and maintain fire alarm, security and emergency lighting systems to current regulations.

Do you work for landlords and agents?

Yes, we do! We work with local businesses, schools, councils, estate agents and holiday-let companies across Devon.

Gallery

Recent work

Commercial interior electrical work by Swaye

Some images are licensed stock photos used for illustration.

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“Ash and crew are professional, meticulous and responsive while providing a warm family feel, their service leaves one certain they've selected the best team for the job!” – Troy Thomas