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Substantive planning content for business owners, facilities teams, landlords, contractors and homeowners preparing larger electrical work. Each article includes a visual process, key takeaways and a practical next step.
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Commercial planning, safety, upgrades and future energy.
A plain-English guide to EICRs in Scotland
What an Electrical Installation Condition Report covers, how observations are recorded and what happens next.
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Does my house need rewiring?
Common warning signs, what can be checked and why age alone does not tell the whole story.
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Before you upgrade an old fuse box
Why testing the existing installation matters before a new consumer unit is fitted.
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What we check before a home EV charger
Supply capacity, earthing, cable routes and the questions that shape a good charge-point installation.
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Planning a solar-and-battery-ready home
Questions to ask before choosing equipment — even while Imrie Renewables is still in development.
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Where Imrie Electricals works
A clear guide to the West Lothian, all Edinburgh and all Fife service radius.
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Commercial fit-out electrical checklist
The information, decisions and site checks that prevent late electrical surprises during a shop, office or hospitality fit-out.
Read full guide ↗Commercial EICRs: a business owner’s guide
How to prepare an occupied premises for inspection, understand limitations and turn the report into an actionable remedial plan.
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Planning power for new three-phase machinery
What a factory or workshop should gather before a new machine, commercial appliance or production line is connected.
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Building a practical electrical maintenance plan
A simple way for small businesses and landlords to prioritise defects, reduce disruption and keep useful completion records.
Read full guide ↗Do not work on live electrical equipment. If there is immediate danger, fire, smoke or burning, isolate only if safe and contact the emergency services where appropriate.