Fire Alarm Testing, Isle of Man

We are based in Peel and cover the whole Isle of Man, including Douglas, Ramsey, Castletown, Port Erin, Onchan, St John's and Port St Mary.

Trafford Electrical Services Ltd was established in 2022. Alex, our director, has been in the electrical trade for more than 10 years across domestic, commercial and agricultural work.

Alex is 18th Edition qualified and holds the 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification, and we are a NAPIT approved contractor (registration number 66787). Every job is tested and certified.

Yes. We offer 24-hour emergency call-outs for when things go wrong. Our normal working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Yes. All labour comes with a 12-month workmanship guarantee, and materials are covered by the manufacturer's warranty. We also carry £2 million public liability insurance.

Call, email or WhatsApp us, ideally with a few photos. Quotes are free and valid for 30 days. Payment is due on completion by bank transfer, and larger jobs may need a deposit to cover materials.

Yes. Alongside domestic work we take on commercial, industrial and agricultural jobs, including farm workshops, high-bay lighting and three-phase installations, and we can work out of hours to reduce disruption.

Yes. We install CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, door entry and smart security systems, and we can repair CCTV systems.

Yes. Alex holds the 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification, and we carry out electrical installation condition reports for homes and businesses. The report shows the condition of your wiring and anything that needs attention, so you only pay for work that is needed.

Yes. Alongside larger projects we take on smaller jobs such as new lighting, extractor fans and socket replacements. Get in touch and we will let you know when we can fit you in.

Typically one to two hours, plus testing, for a standard domestic installation. Larger boards or homes with faults on existing circuits can take longer, and we will tell you up front if we expect that.

It depends on the size of the board, how many circuits you have and what is involved on the day. We look at your existing board and give you a free quote before we start.

Common signs are rewireable fuses, no RCD protection, a wooden backboard, or a board that keeps tripping. A condition report will confirm it, and we can carry one out for you.

No. The power is off while we swap the board and test, usually a couple of hours for a typical home. We will let you know roughly how long before we start.

Yes. Every consumer unit we fit is tested and you receive a certificate for the work, which is worth keeping for insurance and when you come to sell.

Yes. Surge protection is often recommended with a new board, and we can include it in your quote.

Yes, with the installation of a smart thermostat. You can set schedules, adjust the temperature from your phone and stop heating an empty house.

We wire and repair the electrical side of gas and oil heating systems, including wiring centres, programmers, thermostats, valves, pumps and cylinders.

Yes. If the problem is electrical, such as a failed valve, pump, programmer or wiring fault, we can trace it and repair it.

Yes. We can handle the electrics while your plumber or heating engineer handles the pipework.

It depends on your system and what you would like done. We give you a free quote once we know what you have.

Providing you have the right size of roof for solar panels, we can design a system to get the most out of your space and reduce what you buy from the grid.

Yes. We calculate the potential savings and grid dependency of your installation so you can see the payback period before you decide.

It depends on the number of panels, the battery size and how the array is mounted. We give you a free quote after assessing your property.

Not always, but a battery lets you store daytime solar power and use it in the evening, which usually increases how much of your own power you use.

Yes. We have installed arrays on barn roofs and ground-mounted arrays in fields for agricultural customers.

We will tell you honestly. If your roof is too small or poorly orientated, a ground-mounted array may be an option, or solar may simply not be worth it for you.

Following a condition report, the condition of your installation can be assessed. Ageing installations may require rewiring if you have out-of-date fuse boards or still have black rubber cabling.

It depends on the size of the property and the number of circuits; a partial rewire costs less. We give you a free quote after a visit.

It depends on the size of the property and whether it is occupied. We agree a timetable with you before we start and keep you updated as we go.

Often, yes, particularly with a partial rewire. We plan the work room by room where we can and protect your belongings throughout.

It is the best place to start. A condition report shows which circuits need work, so you only pay for what is needed.

Rewiring involves chasing walls, but we protect floors and furniture with dust sheets and tidy up at the end of each day.

An annual inspection should be the bare minimum for commercial installations, covering full fire alarm and emergency lighting tests. Monthly maintenance contracts are also available.

It depends on the size of the system. We give you a free quote before we visit.

Yes. We work on both conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.

Yes. We carry out fault finding, repairs, panel and detector replacement, upgrades, extensions and commissioning.

Not at the moment. We inspect, test, repair, upgrade and extend existing systems, and commission new equipment.

Yes. We can arrange testing out of hours to keep disruption to your business to a minimum.

Yes, not a problem. Once we've had a look at your current kitchen and the new plans, we can make the alterations needed.

It depends on the number of sockets, circuits and lights. We give you a free quote from your plans.

Yes. We work alongside kitchen fitters regularly and fit our first and second fix around their programme.

Yes. We install dedicated circuits for cookers, hobs and other high-power appliances.

Yes. We fit downlights, pendants, under-cabinet and plinth LED strips, and lighting for glass-fronted cabinets.

Yes. We carry out bathroom electrics too, including downlights, extractor fans, LED mirrors and electric towel rails.

Depending on your current layout, it could be beneficial if you're struggling for work lighting above your worktops.

We can assess your needs and come up with a plan for how to create a warmer feel in your home.

It depends on the length of strip and how it is controlled. We give you a free quote first.

Yes, with the right driver and controls. We will recommend options when we plan your lighting.

Yes. We have fitted LED lighting in garden rooms and outdoor canopies, and on staircases.

We hide them out of sight, usually in a cupboard or above the units, while keeping them accessible for the future.