When you think of an electrician, you might immediately think of someone changing a socket or sorting out the electrics at home. But there’s a huge amount of electrical work that goes on behind the scenes to keep businesses running too.
From office lighting and extra sockets to three-phase power, CCTV and complete electrical upgrades, commercial electrical work covers a lot!
At C.G. Electrical Services, we work with businesses across Wiltshire and the surrounding areas, carrying out electrical work in offices, shops, workshops, warehouses and other commercial premises.
So, what can a commercial electrician actually help with?
Power, Sockets & Electrical Installations
Every business uses its space differently, which means the electrical setup needs to work for you.
You might need a few extra sockets for new desks, a dedicated supply for a piece of equipment or a much bigger electrical upgrade as part of a refurbishment.
Commercial electrical work can include things like:
- New sockets and power points
- Additional circuits
- Distribution board upgrades
- Three-phase power
- Dedicated supplies for equipment
- Submains and isolators
- Full and partial rewires
If you’re moving into a new premises or changing the way an existing space is used, it’s always worth thinking about the electrics early on. It’s much easier to get everything in the right place before the room is finished!
Lighting That Works for Your Space
Lighting can completely change the look and feel of a workplace.
An office needs comfortable, practical lighting for staff, while a shop might use lighting to highlight products and displays. Warehouses and workshops need plenty of good-quality light to help people work safely.
We can help with:
- LED lighting upgrades
- Office lighting
- Retail and display lighting
- Warehouse and workshop lighting
- Emergency lighting
- Outdoor and security lighting
- Car park lighting
- Sensors, timers and lighting controls
If your business is still using older lighting, switching to LED can also be a good way to improve energy efficiency and reduce the amount of maintenance needed.
EICRs & Electrical Testing
You don’t always need to wait until something goes wrong before calling an electrician.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) checks the condition of the electrical installation within your premises and can highlight any damage, deterioration or other issues that may need attention.
It’s a useful way of getting a clearer picture of the condition of your electrics, particularly if you’ve recently moved into a new premises or you’re responsible for maintaining a commercial property.
If we do find anything that needs attention, we’ll explain what we’ve found and what work may be required.
Three-Phase Power & Distribution Boards
Some businesses need a little more power than others!
Workshops, warehouses and industrial units often have equipment or machinery with higher electrical demands. This is where things like three-phase power, submains and dedicated circuits can come in.
We can install and upgrade electrical systems to make sure your premises have the right setup for the equipment you’re using.
If you’re planning on bringing in new machinery or equipment, it’s a good idea to speak to an electrician beforehand so the existing installation can be checked.
CCTV, WiFi & Data
Electrics aren’t just about lights and sockets anymore.
Most businesses rely heavily on internet connectivity, networking and security, so these are often considered alongside the main electrical installation.
We can help with:
- CCTV
- Data cabling
- WiFi and networking
- Access control
- VOIP infrastructure
- Network equipment
Planning all of this together is particularly useful if you’re refurbishing an office, opening a new shop or fitting out a new commercial unit. It means everything can be positioned where you actually need it rather than added as an afterthought.
EV Chargers
More businesses are also starting to think about EV charging.
You might want chargers for company vehicles, employees or customers, or perhaps you’re planning ahead as your fleet changes.
We can look at your existing electrical setup, available capacity and how the chargers will be used before recommending a suitable solution.
Fault Finding & Repairs
Sometimes, you just need someone to work out what’s going wrong!
Tripping circuits, lights that suddenly stop working or sockets losing power can all be frustrating — particularly when they’re interrupting your working day.
Fault finding allows us to investigate the problem, find the cause and recommend the right repair rather than simply guessing at the issue.
What About Different Types of Businesses?
The electrical work you need will depend massively on the type of premises you have.
Offices might need additional sockets, new lighting, data points, WiFi, CCTV or access control as teams grow and layouts change.
Shops and retail units often need a mixture of general power, display lighting, signage supplies, CCTV, networking and security systems.
Workshops, warehouses and industrial units can have much bigger power requirements, including three-phase supplies, machinery feeds, industrial sockets, isolators, submains and high-level lighting.
There’s no one-size-fits-all setup, which is why we always look at how the space is actually being used.
Planning Some Electrical Work at Your Business?
Whether you’re opening a new premises, giving your existing space an upgrade or you’ve simply got a list of electrical jobs that need sorting, we’re here to help.
At C.G. Electrical Services, we work with businesses across Wiltshire and the surrounding areas on everything from small electrical alterations and fault finding to EICRs, lighting upgrades, three-phase power and larger commercial installations.
We’ll talk through what you need, take a look at your existing setup and help you find a practical solution that works for your business.
Need a reliable commercial electrician for your business? Get in touch with our team to arrange a quote.
