The latest electrical regulation changes, government announcements and industry guides — relevant to homeowners, landlords and businesses across Kent.
A heat pump isn't just a boiler swap — dedicated circuits, consumer unit capacity, and when a supply upgrade is actually needed.
A new law lets a fully certified plug-in solar panel connect straight into a normal wall socket — no roof, no scaffolding, no MCS installer required.
New regulations that extended mandatory five-yearly electrical inspections to social housing providers came into force in May 2026.
The biggest update to the UK Wiring Regulations since the 18th Edition — new rules for home battery storage, and stricter EICR inspector qualifications.
The government increased home EV chargepoint grants to £500 per socket and extended the scheme to April 2027 — now open to renters and flat owners too.
The UK smart home market is valued at over £5.3bn and growing at ~15% annually. Electrical trades are classed as "critical demand".
What you can just plug in, what needs a neutral wire at the switch, and when it's actually worth calling an electrician.
The UK government confirmed in May 2025 that most home EV charger installations no longer need planning permission.
BS 7671 Amendment 3 now requires Surge Protection Devices in more installations and tightens RCD requirements on fuse board replacements.
EICR prices vary by property size, age and location. A plain-English breakdown of what affects the cost and what's included.
Timescales, disruption, what's involved day-to-day — and the signs your home might be overdue for a rewire.
Power, lighting, heating, data — what electrical work is required for a garden room or home office, and why you can't just run an extension lead.
Tripping breakers, burning smells, no RCDs — the warning signs homeowners miss and what they mean.