https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blogs Plain-English electrical advice and prices from a NAPIT-registered electrician in Derby. en-gb Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/how-to-choose-an-electrician-derby https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/how-to-choose-an-electrician-derby Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Eight checks that separate a good Derby electrician from a risky one, from registration and insurance to what a proper written quote should include. https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/air-conditioning-cost-derby https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/air-conditioning-cost-derby Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Air conditioning with us starts from £1,495 including VAT for one room, with the electrical supply included. Here's what that covers, what changes the price and how to get a figure in writing. https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/can-air-conditioning-heat-your-home https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/can-air-conditioning-heat-your-home Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT Yes. Most modern wall-mounted air conditioners are heat pumps that run in reverse, so the same unit cools a room in summer and heats it in winter. Here's how it works and where it makes sense. https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/air-conditioning-planning-permission https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/air-conditioning-planning-permission Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Often not. Since May 2025, many homes in England can have an air-to-air heat pump (air conditioning) fitted under permitted development, as long as it meets the conditions. Here's what to check. https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/do-you-need-a-rewire-derby https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/do-you-need-a-rewire-derby Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT How to tell if your Derby home needs a full rewire, what the work involves, how long it takes, and why the certificate at the end matters. https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/wiring-regulations-amendment-4-2026 https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/wiring-regulations-amendment-4-2026 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT The UK wiring regulations changed in April 2026. What BS 7671 Amendment 4 means if you're having electrical work done, and why it matters who you hire. https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/house-rewire-cost-derby https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/house-rewire-cost-derby Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Full rewires in Derby start from £3,500 plus VAT with us. Here is what changes that figure, what is included, and how to find out whether you need one at all. https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/home-ev-charger-installation-cost-derby https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/home-ev-charger-installation-cost-derby Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Fitting a home EV charger you have already bought typically costs £450 plus VAT with us. Here is what affects the price, what the installation involves, and what to check before you book. https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/eicr-guide-derby-landlords-homeowners https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/eicr-guide-derby-landlords-homeowners Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT An EICR is an inspection and test of the fixed wiring in a property. Landlords in England must have one at least every five years. Here is what it covers, what the codes mean, and when a homeowner should get one. https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/consumer-unit-upgrade-cost-derby https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/consumer-unit-upgrade-cost-derby Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A consumer unit upgrade in Derby starts from £650 plus VAT. Here is what affects the price, the signs yours needs replacing, and what the job involves. https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/landlord-electrical-safety-checklist-derby https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/landlord-electrical-safety-checklist-derby Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT What Derby landlords must do to keep rental electrics safe and legal: EICRs every five years, alarms, remedial work and the paperwork to keep. https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/signs-your-electrics-need-attention https://jjselectricalsolutions.co.uk/blog/signs-your-electrics-need-attention Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Warm sockets, flickering lights, an ageing fuse board. The everyday signs your home's electrics need a proper look, and what to do about each one.