Securing your home and preventing risks
An old electrical installation can represent a danger for the occupants of a dwelling. Over time, cables, sockets and switchboards wear out and no longer meet current safety standards. Updating is essential to avoid :
- The risk of electrocution, often linked to a lack of earthing or obsolete sockets.
- Short-circuits and fires caused by damaged cables or obsolete circuit breakers.
- Power surges, which can damage sensitive electrical equipment.
By upgrading your plant, you ensure a safer environment for you and your family.
Comply with current standards
In Belgium, the General Regulations on Electrical Installations (RGIE) impose strict standards to guarantee the safety of installations. A non-compliant installation may result in :
- Refusal of compensation by home insurance in the event of an electrical incident.
- Problems when selling a property, as a mandatory electrical inspection is required if the installation is more than 25 years old.
- The obligation to bring a property up to standard within 18 months of the purchase of a property with a non-compliant installation.
Upgrading your installation will avoid these complications and guarantee full compliance.
Improving energy performance
Electrical equipment has evolved, and an old installation can be energy-hungry. Renovation can :
- Optimize power consumption by installing appropriate circuit breakers and cables.
- Reduce energy losses, in particular by improving wiring insulation.
- Integrate low-energy equipment such as LEDs, dimmers and home automation systems.
A modernized installation saves on electricity bills.
Anticipating future needs
An old-fashioned electrical network is often not adapted to modern needs. Today’s homes require more sockets, specific circuits for powerful equipment and connected solutions. By modernizing your installation, you can :
- Add dedicated circuits for energy-guzzling equipment (oven, washing machine, electric recharging point, etc.).
- Provide wiring adapted to new technologies, such as home automation and fiber optics.
- Install an upgradeable electrical panel, making it easy to add new equipment without major work.
Increase the value of your property
A home with a modernized electrical system is a major asset on the real estate market. At the time of sale, a compliant installation facilitates the transaction and reassures buyers, avoiding any downward negotiation because of work to be carried out.
Why use Leader Services?
Our qualified electricians carry out a precise diagnosis and update your electrical installation to guarantee safety, compliance and energy efficiency. We’re with you every step of the way, from replacing your electrical panel to installing new circuits tailored to your needs.
Find out more about our services on our electricity page or contact us via our online form.
