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Latest news and advice from the expert electricians at Ideal Electrical.

The rise of EVs in Edinburgh, a guide to home charging and the new LEZ

The new Edinburgh Low Emission Zone is driving an increase in home EV chargers being installed around the city.

An Electrical Installation Certificate should be provided when you've had a home rewire, an extension, or other significant electrical work.

The Scolmore Elucian consumer unit is an Ideal Electrical favourite - we install over 500 each year!

We have been working with 'Steps to Hope' on the electrical refurbishment of Hope House in Broxburn.

The Sync EV electric vehicle wall charger 7.4kW by British General (BG) is one of Ideal Electrical’s favourites.

New repairing standard for fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in Scottish rented properties from 1st March 2024.

Changes for fixed heating systems in Scottish rented properties from March 2024 will ensure a higher level of comfort &…

Great News - we have installed a new life-saving defibrillator outside our office in Meadowbank

Stay safe this Christmas with these expert electrical safety tips

An update to the Repairing Standard for landlords in Scotland comes into force March 1st, 2024.

Our new website has been work-in-progress for many months and has now sprung to life!

Santander backs Ideal Electrical Solutions as the business continues to grow.

Fire and smoke alarm regulations have changed to ensure all homes have the highest level of protection.

Since 2017 the way that private residential tenancies are implemented have changed. Edinburgh Landlords should consider 6 areas.

Ideal Electrical were delighted to be the main Electrical Contractors on the Refurbishment of The Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Burning smell reported from consumer unit We received a call from a client regarding a rather peculiar smell from a…

Innovation is something that is key to our success here at Ideal Electrical Solutions and we are applying that strength…

Guidance in Scotland requires carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in all private rented properties.

Barracuda re-opened its doors yesterday after a full refurbishment because of the fire in August which left it totally gutted.…

Regulation 16 of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 requires persons to be competent to prevent danger & injury.