Find out what’s changing in England’s landlord electrical safety rules in 2026, including five-year EICRs, social housing checks and the Wiring Regulations update.

Compare electric and water-based underfloor heating. Explore the pros, cons, running costs and key checks for choosing a system in 2026.

A practical guide to EICR requirements for landlords in England, including five-year inspections, tenant report deadlines and remedial work.

Discover this 6.98kW DMEGC solar installation with 10kWh Sigenergy battery storage and Tigo optimisation, designed to reduce grid reliance.

Prepare your business for autumn with 5 essential emergency lighting checks covering testing, escape routes, maintenance and fire safety compliance.

Optimum Electrics completed a full electrical fit-out for Pizza House in Peterborough, including lighting, power, kitchen supplies, audio and fire alarm systems.

Optimum Electrics completed electrical reinstatement works at Bath Spa University following asbestos removal, including new containment, cabling and replacement lighting.

Optimum Electrics completed an electrical refurbishment and full rewire of The King’s School sports pavilion in Peterborough,

Easy step by step guide of what to do when a fuse keeps tripping (UK guide). Including safety checklist and when you need to contact a qualified electrician.

Looking for a reliable Peterborough electrician for sports lighting or large-scale upgrades? See how Optimum Electrics transformed a 25-year-old hockey pitch with modern, energy-saving LED lighting—cutting bills in half and meeting national league standards.

Discover how this primary school significantly reduce energy consumption, lower operational costs, and create a better learning environment

Optimum Electrics deliver innovative interactive tourism hub for North Northamptonshire Council

Electrical installation condition reports (EICRs) are an essential part of maintaining the safety of electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings. In this blog post, we will explore what EICRs are, why they are necessary, who needs EICRs and what to expect during the inspection process. What is an Electrical Installation Condition Report? An electrical installation condition report is a document that verifies the safety and condition of an electrical system in a

The homeowners guide to when and why you should update your fuse board.

Learn everything you need to know before having your home EV charger installed.

Our client had spent years planning this dream self build home, knowing exactly what he did and didn't want. On the essentials list was home automation, enabling him and his family to control a variety of home functions and features through a variety of SMART screen access points placed strategically around the house. With a clear vision of the end result, he came to Optimum Electrics to bring this vision to life and we were delighted to take on the challenge, finding solutio

The first question of course is should it be a wet underfloor heating system or an electric underfloor heating system?