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How Regular Emergency Light Testing Keeps Your Business Compliant

5th December 2025

When running a busy commercial premises, it is easy to overlook emergency lighting until something goes wrong. Many businesses in Plymouth assume their systems will...

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Why Every Business Needs a Commercial EICR

2nd December 2025

Most business owners focus on day to day operations, staff, budgets, and customers, but electrical safety is often overlooked until something goes wrong. A flickering...

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Eletrical Safety - Sockets Overloaded

Top Electrical Safety Tips Every Home and Business Should Know

24th November 2025

Many people assume electrical problems are easy to spot, but most hazards develop quietly over time. A cable slowly deteriorating behind a wall, a socket...

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Understanding Your EICR Report: What the Codes Really Mean

17th November 2025

Not long ago, a landlord in Plymouth contacted us after receiving an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) full of unfamiliar codes and comments. They weren’t...

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How to Choose a Reliable Electrician in Plymouth: What to Look For

10th November 2025

When a new homeowner in Plymouth called us last month after experiencing constant flickering lights and tripped breakers, they were understandably anxious and frustrated. They...

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EV Charger Installation

Should I buy an electric car?

22nd November 2021

As specialists in EV charger installation in Plymouth, one question we often receive here at Ocean City Electrical is the availability of public charging points...

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How much does an EICR cost?

10th September 2021

An EICR, or Electrical Installation Condition Report, determines whether the electrical system in a building is safe for use. The team at Ocean City Electrical...

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Surge Pro­tec­tion

16th November 2020

Surge protection devices (SPD’s) are devices which have been designed to protect vulnerable equipment within your home or business from transient over-voltages (electrical surges). With...

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Services

If you’re a private homeowner or landlord looking for a domestic electrician near me, Ocean City Electrical can help. From our offices in Plymouth, we offer a comprehensive range of domestic electrical services including installations, fault finding and repairs. Our domestic electrical services include:

Home Lighting Installation

Home Lighting Installation

Looking to enhance your home with new and improved lighting? Or are you looking to save on energy bills? Whatever your reason, our team of professional electricians are experienced in all elements of house lighting design and installation.

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Electrical Rewiring

Electrical Rewiring

At Ocean City Electrical, our team of professional electricians come highly trained with the skills and expertise they require to handle every part of the electrical rewiring process. We’ll work with you every step of the way to ensure minimal disruption.

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Consumer Unit Upgrades

Consumer Unit Upgrades

At Ocean City Electrical, we install high-quality 18th edition consumer units. Our highly skilled electricians boast decades of combined experience installing and maintaining consumer units and will strive to complete your installation to the highest possible standard.

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EICR Reports for Domestic Properties

EICR Reports for Domestic Properties

An EICR determines whether or not the electrical system within your home is up to date and safe to use. If you own your home, it is recommended you receive a valid EICR from a registered electrician to ensure you, your home and your family aren’t at risk.

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Electrical Fault Finding

Electrical Fault Finding

If you have an issue with your lighting circuits or consumer unit, Ocean City Electrical can help. Our team of experienced electricians can identify and diagnose all kinds of electrical faults, and resolve the issue with efficiency and professionalism.

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