Newlyn is one of the oldest parts of the Penzance area, with a tight grid of granite-built terraces that run from the harbour up the hillside. I've worked in these streets regularly - the combination of old housing stock, narrow lanes, and the fishing trade means there's always electrical work to do. Being based in Longrock means I'm never far away.
The older terraces in Newlyn are almost entirely granite construction, which affects cable routing significantly. Rewires in these properties typically involve more planning and surface work than stud-wall houses of the same size. Many properties have had extensions or outbuildings added over the years with varying quality of electrical work. Parking can be tight in the narrower streets; I work around this by timing site access around the fishing fleet schedule and local traffic patterns.
The owners of a two-bedroom granite terrace in Newlyn had failed an EICR - the original rubber-insulated wiring was crumbling in places and the consumer unit was a 1970s fuseboard with no RCD protection. Their insurer had given them 60 days to resolve it or lose their buildings cover.
See full project →Urgent electrical faults across Penwith - from tripped boards and total power loss to faulty circuits and sparking sockets.
Upgrade your fuse board to a modern consumer unit - safer, compliant, and backed by a Building Control Compliance Certificate.
Electrical Installation Condition Reports for holiday lets, rental properties, and commercial premises across West Cornwall.
Full or partial rewiring for homes across Penwith - from Victorian terraces to new builds.
New sockets, extra circuits, LED lighting upgrades, outdoor lighting, and PIV ventilation units across Penwith.
Portable appliance testing for holiday lets, rental properties, and businesses across West Cornwall. Visual inspection and electrical testing, with a full written report.
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