5 Signs Your Office Space Needs to Be Rewired

Rewiring your office probably isn’t at the top of your to-do list as a business owner, but just because you can’t see the wires, it doesn’t mean you should ignore them. As with most things, your electrical wiring will eventually deteriorate and develop faults, which could be quite dangerous. It’s important that you don’t wait until there’s a fire or another accident before you rewire your commercial property. Instead, it’s better to pay attention to the signs and act fast!

Based in Sheffield, Smart Electricians can help you rewire your property and give you the peace of mind that your office can handle the electrical demand of modern life. Here are some of the signs you should look out for that indicate your office space needs to be rewired:

Your Office Building is Old

The wiring in commercial buildings or homes that are older than 25 years will have outdated wiring. This wiring is unlikely able to keep up with today’s modern technology and appliances. It’s likely that the wires have degraded or they simply don’t comply with modern electrical safety standards.

Flickering Lights

If your lights keep dimming or flickering, you might just need to replace or tighten the light bulb. However, if they continue to flicker even after you have changed the bulb, it’s likely a more serious issue is at play, such as loose electrical wiring. This is a common cause of fires, so be sure to give us a call if you are based in Sheffield or the surrounding areas and have flickering lights.

Sparking Outlets

When plugging something in, there should not be any sparking around the outlet. This is very dangerous and can also damage your appliances. It implies that too much heat is building up within the outlet. You should certainly have this looked at by a qualified electrician such as ourselves.

Tripping Circuit Breakers

This is normal if it only happens every once in a while, as it's a safety measure to ensure the system isn’t overloaded. However, if it happens consistently, it’s a sign that you need to have your wiring looked at.

Burning Smells

Any time you notice a burning smell and can’t identify the cause, you should call an electrician. It may be that your wiring is shorting behind your walls or under the flooring, which can obviously be incredibly hazardous.

Rewiring your office space isn’t only required to ensure it is safe for your employees, it can also allow you to redesign your fixtures to create a more user friendly environment. In other words, you may be relying too much on extension cables. If that's the case, some new power outlets will be beneficial. If you’re interested in finding out more about what’s involved in a property rewire, here’s some additional information.