Thinking or renovating your kitchen in Hampshire? NDM Electrical is your local, trusted, and experienced electrician specialising in kitchen electrical rewires, extension wiring and installations.
Kitchens are considered higher risk spaces within a home for many reasons. The kitchen provides access to electrics, water and sometimes gas so it’s important all of these things are correctly installed including the electrical installations. House fires are often started in the kitchen so it’s important your electrical installations do NOT increase this risk further.
Kitchen Rewire: Sockets & Switches
With the kitchen being full of different appliances, the need for sockets in the right places is vital for an efficient lifestyle. The addition of a couple of extra sockets exactly where you need them will make a world of difference in day-to-day life. So, your coffee machine, milk frother and air fryer will all have their own special socket. Be sure to unplug these appliances when not in use though! The same goes for switches. These are often overlooked but can make all the difference.
All kitchen sockets and switches must be at least 300 mm away from any water. It’s also important your sockets are regularly monitored for wear and tear so accessibility is a MUST. This is where we would advise a switched fuse connection unit to control appliances like fridges and washing machines placed under worktops where the socket is usually hidden. Choosing a qualified electrician with experience in kitchen electrical installations will mean all of these things are picked up on making your kitchen as safe as possible for you and your family. This is where initial investment is key, choosing the cheaper electrician may lead to more problems down leading to remedial works. This will not only cost you more money but will also use up more of your valuable time.
Kitchen Rewire: Lighting
The kitchen is the heart of many homes. Cooking, dining, entertaining and family time are all common activities taken place within a kitchen. Lighting is a key component of a kitchen, and a suitable lighting solution should be designed and installed for optimal effectiveness. This should include task lighting, ambient lighting and even feature or decorative lighting for an added wow factor.
Types of lighting we can install to meet these requirements include:
- Downlights & spotlights.
- Track lighting.
- Under cabinet lighting.
- Pendant lighting for above breakfast bars & islands.
- LED strip lighting & more.
Electrical work in the kitchen
As previously mentioned, the kitchen is considered a high-risk area within a home so it’s important to do your research when choosing an electrician. It’s also worth investing in high quality fittings and fixtures that will be durable and long lasting. The kitchen is used every day by all family members so installations will receive wear and tear over time. By choosing high quality installations you’ll save costs on future maintenance works.
NDM Electrical are well versed in all current electrical safety regulations and often exceed these requirements by going the extra mile for their customers. This is reflected in their many five-star reviews and multiple accreditations from governing bodies like the NICEIC & Part P. NDM Electrical are based in Romsey, Hampshire and cover all surrounding areas. For more information on kitchen electrical installations, Kitchen extensions and other general electrical work call our friendly team today or fill in our contact form which can be found here.
