Electrical Ideas For New Houses
When building a new house there are so many things to think about, that getting creative with your electrical work often comes second after focussing on more prominent design features.
A well thought out electrical plan will improve both your quality life and the value of your newly built property. By thinking ahead now, you can save yourself hassles in the future by making your new build as energy efficient, convenient and healthy as possible for your family.
Below are 5 practical and creative electrical ideas to consider if you’re building a new home:
LED Lights
We highly recommend LED lighting to anyone building a new house, as we talked about in a previous blog post, the benefits far outweigh the costs - these include:
- Huge savings on your power bill
- A far longer lifespan than their incandescent counterparts
- Their low profile and heat output allows insulation to cover the light and keep in the warmth
- They’re recyclable
Automate Your Lighting
Automatic lighting is a real time saver around the home, it also makes it much safer. Adding automatic lights in areas such as the garage, pantry and the bathroom will put an end to fumbling round in the dark in the middle of the night.
Once you’ve got them, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them!
Power outlets
No one likes having cords lying around, planning a few recessed power outlets throughout your new home can make your life a whole lot easier in the future. Our favourite areas for recessed power outlets are behind TVs - this puts an end to unsightly cords and means you can hang your flat screen flush up against the wall.
Install A Ventilation System
A healthy home is a happy home, that’s why we recommend installing a SmartVent system in all newly constructed homes.
SmartVent systems work by drawing in fresh air, circulating it throughout your home and removing the moist air.
As well as maintaining a comfortable temperature for your home throughout the day and night, ventilation systems also reduce the chance of mould problems, respiratory problems, smoke and carbon monoxide inhalation and water damage to your home.
Choose the Right Electrician
As much as choosing the right builder is hugely important when building a new house, so is choosing the right electrician.
If you’re thinking about building a new home, the earlier you engage an electrician the better we can help to plan and create your dream home.
When working on new build homes, it’s our policy to offer promptness, reliability and a fair price. If you’re planning a new home and would like a few more electrical tips and ideas, get in touch with JMW Electrical Services today, and let’s get started.