Galvanised steel trunking to a new distribution board with a rotary isolator in a commercial unit

Our services

Commercial Electrical Services in Leicester

Electrical installation, upgrades, repairs and maintenance for offices, commercial units, warehouses and industrial sites across Leicester, Leicestershire and the East Midlands.

What we do

One contractor for the whole electrical installation

From a new supply and distribution through to the lighting, fire alarm and ongoing maintenance, we look after the electrical side of commercial and industrial buildings. Every job is planned around how your premises run, and all work is tested and certified on completion.

Power and distribution

Power, distribution and supplies

Capacity and protection for what your building needs to run.

Three-phase installations

New three phase circuits, supplies and distribution for machinery, plant, kitchens and commercial equipment.

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Distribution board and MCCB panel upgrades

Replacement and upgraded distribution boards and MCCB panels, with sub-mains, clear labelling and circuit charts.

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Mains intake upgrades

Main switchgear, isolators and metering positions upgraded, with supply applications made to the network operator on your behalf.

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Sub-mains and new distribution

Sub-mains and local boards for new areas, buildings and plant, sized for the load and installed in suitable containment.

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Surge protection

Surge protection fitted at the board where it is needed, to protect sensitive equipment and the installation.

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Industrial electrical

Machine supplies, isolators, controls and containment for factories and workshops, with isolations planned around production.

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Fit-outs and installations

Fit-outs and new installations

Spaces ready to move into, on time.

Office fit-outs

Power, data, lighting and emergency lighting laid out around the furniture plan, from a bare shell to a working office.

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Commercial fit-outs and refits

Shops, studios, showrooms and units fitted out, refitted or turned round between tenants.

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New build commercial installations

Full electrical installations for new commercial and industrial units, from supply to certification.

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Steel containment

Steel and galvanised trunking, cable tray, basket and conduit, set out straight and sized for future changes.

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Data cabling and comms cabinets

Data cabling and comms cabinets installed and terminated, ready for your IT team or provider.

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Smart switching and controls

Contactors, timers, app control and linked sensors, so equipment switches safely and on cue.

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Temporary power

Temporary and event power

Safe, certified power for as long as you need it.

Temporary site supplies

Temporary distribution for refurbishments, site cabins and works where the permanent supply is not yet available.

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Event temporary power

Power distribution for outdoor events, marquees, stages and catering units, tested before the event opens.

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Temporary supplies during changeovers

Temporary power to keep essential equipment running while boards or supplies are replaced.

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Lighting

Lighting

Better light and lower energy use, inside and out.

LED lighting upgrades

Fluorescent and high-bay fittings replaced with LED panels, battens and LED high bays, with controls where they help.

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External and security lighting

Floodlights, wall packs and car park lighting on timers or photocells, so they are on only when needed.

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Emergency lighting

Emergency lighting installed and upgraded, following a fire risk assessment or as part of a new installation or fit-out.

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Fire safety

Fire alarms and life safety

Systems installed neatly, with design and commissioning by specialists.

Fire alarm installation

Fire alarm systems installed in commercial buildings, with design and commissioning by our specialist fire alarm partner.

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Fire alarm servicing

Routine servicing arranged with our fire alarm partner, with any electrical remedial work carried out by us.

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Fire risk assessments

Fire risk assessments available through our fire alarm partner, with any electrical actions put right by us.

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Repairs and maintenance

Repairs, maintenance and compliance

Keeping your installation safe, working and documented.

Fault finding and electrical repairs

Faults traced and repaired on circuits, lighting, motors, starters, control panels and pump controls.

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Planned maintenance

Regular visits agreed with you to check, maintain and record the installation, so problems are found early.

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Facilities management support

Electrical support for facilities teams across one site or several, with clear reporting after every visit.

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Testing and compliance

Commercial EICRs and emergency lighting testing, with clear reports and remedial work where needed.

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Sectors

Sectors we work in

Offices

Fit-outs, refits and layout changes planned around your staff and the date the space needs to be ready.

Shops and retail

Shop fit-outs, lighting and power for tills, displays and signage, with work arranged around trading hours.

Warehouses and workshops

Three phase power, distribution, LED high bays and containment for storage, production and vehicle workshops.

Restaurants and hospitality

Supplies for commercial kitchens and equipment, feature lighting and emergency lighting, planned around service times.

Schools and education

Installation, upgrades and testing planned around term times and holidays, with access agreed in advance.

Care homes

Work carried out with residents and staff in mind, with isolations kept short and agreed with your team first.

Facilities managers

A dependable electrical contractor for planned work, repairs and compliance across one site or several.

Commercial landlords and property managers

Units made safe, upgraded and certified between tenants, with testing and paperwork kept consistent across a portfolio.

The process

How we work

  1. 01

    Survey

    We visit, look at the building and the installation, and talk through what you need.

  2. 02

    Quote

    A written quote setting out exactly what's included.

  3. 03

    Planned work

    Dates, access and any shutdowns are agreed in advance. Our normal hours are Monday to Friday, 6am to 5pm, and work outside those hours can be arranged.

  4. 04

    Tested and certified

    Everything is tested and certified to BS 7671, with the paperwork handed over on completion.

J.C. Smith Electrical Ltd is an NICEIC Approved Contractor (registration no. 618265000) with £5 million public liability insurance.

Tell us about your project

Send us the details of the building and what you need, and we'll arrange a visit.