Ebury Bridge Road
WatkinsCole were involved in the refurbishment of the Ebury Edge in Norwood, London with our long-standing partner
Celebrating 10 Years of Watkinscole
Watkinscole is proud and excited to celebrate our tenth year of trading! We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our colleagues, clients and families who have contributed to the development and growth of Watkinscole over the past decade. We are proud to have reached this milestone and believe we actively contribute in…
5 Environmental Benefits of Switching to LED Lighting
We live in an ever-changing society. However, one thing that continues to be an unfortunate and unfortunate result of a developing world is that we are damaging our environment. The lighting we use plays a significant role in our carbon footprint. Thankfully, innovation in lighting to LED lamps mean that we can all do something…
The Importance of Having a Fire Alarm System Installed in Residential and Commercial Properties
A professionally installed fire alarm system is one of the most effective measures you can take to protect your property in the event of a fire. Unfortunately, many properties do not have fire alarms in place, or worse still have out-dated systems which are rarely tested. Let’s examine the benefits of getting a fire alarm…
Safety Report on Electrical Safety in Rental Properties
The private rental sector has doubled in size over the last decade, and now comprises 20% of all households in England. The discussion on how much responsibility Landlords should take toward their rental property is a hotter topic than ever. One particular area of conversation is that electrical installation checks are not carried out. To…
The Benefits of LED vs Halogen Lighting
We all know the feeling of flipping a switch and seeing a bulb blow. Another dreaded trip to the DIY shop to be faced with 1001 options of bulbs, clueless on the difference of which one to get. “They all light up, right?” So to make that trip a little bit easier, we’ve put together…
5 Key Factors To Look For When Choosing An Electrical Contractor
With so many cowboys masquerading as qualified, experienced electricians from a safety perspective, it has never been more important to choose the right electrical contractor for your residential or commercial project. Many people are tempted to opt for the cheapest quote, which more often than not could turn out to be a costly mistake. That…
Benefits of Encouraging More Female Apprentices to the Electrical Industry
Gender diversity in the electrical industry is shockingly poor. Anyone who has been on a construction site recently will have noticed that 99% of the workers are male. Despite years of positive recruitment campaigns, women still only represent 12% of construction professionals and 1% of workers in manual trades. Office of National Statistics data and…
The Crucial Role for Electrical Contractors in the Green Revolution
Energy is always going to play a vital role in both economic and human development to increase the quality of life for the whole world. The 21st century is seeing the rapid growth of the world’s population leading to an ever-increasing demand for the consumption of energy. Interestingly, environmental trends have identified the green revolution…
10 Steps to Health and Safety Sites for Electrical Contractors
Electrical contractors have a legal and moral duty to ensure every site they work on is safe – not only for their staff but also their clients, visitors and other people in and around the area. Companies that design and implement good Health and Safety practice not only reduce accidents but also minimise the risk…