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Repairing Standard Part 2 – Fixed Heating in Scottish Rented Properties

Changes for fixed heating systems in Scottish rented properties from March 2024 will ensure a higher level of comfort &…

Great News - we have installed a new life-saving defibrillator outside our office in Meadowbank

Stay safe this Christmas with these expert electrical safety tips

An update to the Repairing Standard for landlords in Scotland comes into force March 1st, 2024.

Our new website has been work-in-progress for many months and has now sprung to life!

Santander backs Ideal Electrical Solutions as the business continues to grow.

Fire and smoke alarm regulations have changed to ensure all homes have the highest level of protection.

Since 2017 the way that private residential tenancies are implemented have changed. Edinburgh Landlords should consider 6 areas.

Ideal Electrical were delighted to be the main Electrical Contractors on the Refurbishment of The Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Burning smell reported from consumer unit We received a call from a client regarding a rather peculiar smell from a…

Innovation is something that is key to our success here at Ideal Electrical Solutions and we are applying that strength…

Guidance in Scotland requires carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in all private rented properties.

Barracuda re-opened its doors yesterday after a full refurbishment because of the fire in August which left it totally gutted.…

Regulation 16 of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 requires persons to be competent to prevent danger & injury.

Transitional Electrical Rules for Edinburgh Landlords

PAT testing covers testing the safety of appliances, which means movable electrical equipment.

The Scottish Goverment has produced revised statutory guidance on the requirements for smoke alarms and smoke detectors.

We undertook a full re-wire of the famous Tynecastle Arms, where you will find many a “Hearts” fan.

Hi there, We shall be holding a charity football match on Sunday 2nd, March 2014 at Spartans community football stadium…