With so much of our modern lives now dependent on electricity it seems that those lives break down impressively quickly when the electricity fails. Whether it’s our home entertainment systems, cookery equipment and implements, home security or computer systems almost everything in our homes functions on electricity and the failure of that supply can rapidly alter our lives, with even a short power cut feeling like the end of the world. As is the law of averages the time our power connection fails is the time when we need it the most.
Help is at Hand
Finding an electrician in South East London couldn’t be simpler. From a quick search of the phone directory or an internet search to asking for recommendations from friends; everyone knows or has needed to use an electrician either for their work or personal lives and those who have had good experiences are often more than happy to share the knowledge.
In addition there are many professional bodies which will willingly advertise their members of being of the highest caliber, offering good quality and safe work with reasonable prices and good working practices which can be depended upon.
Professional Accreditation
Once an electrician has been educated to the minimum standards required of the profession their continued education is entirely voluntary, as is their membership of professional bodies. There are a number of professional bodies which these contractors may then choose to become affiliated with and in doing this they make a statement to potential customers that they adhere to high standards and follow strict codes of practice. Whilst many of these professional bodies might not be classed as household names their logos are familiar and easily recognisable. Popular with domestic tradesmen are the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) who not only allow companies to use their logo but also take out advertising to name their locally recommended contractors. Another regularly used body is CHAS which stands for the Contractors Health and Safety Scheme.Using approved and professional electricians can only make getting back on your feet after a power breakdown easier.