A useful guide: Electrical work in the Kitchen

The kitchen is arguably one of the most important rooms in a home. 

A good kitchen means everyday tasks like cooking are made much easier. Hawtin Electrical can transform your Oxford kitchen into a well-loved space for all the family. 

Hawtin Electrical are NICEIC approved domestic installers and registered with Part P meaning your kitchen installations and alterations will be carried out to the highest possible standard. Hawtin Electrical can install an extensive list of services to improve your Oxford Kitchen, including:

• Downlights & Spotlights
• Extractor fans
• Extra sockets
• Under cabinet LED lighting
• Underfloor heating
• Extractor fans & more

Before any installation Hawtin Electrical will check the current electrical system is working efficiently and safely. Kitchens are used day in, day out so require regular inspections and maintenance to ensure optimal safety. Installing extra lights, sockets or cookers on an already outdated system could be dangerous so checking beforehand is essential. 

Kitchen lighting

Lighting in your Oxford property is important in any room but even more so in the Kitchen. This is where we cook, eat, relax, and spend time with friends and family. There are many things to consider before installing any type of lighting in your kitchen, these include:

• Atmosphere: maybe you want a bright, well-lit environment to focus on cooking. On the flip side, if mood lighting is important, we can suggest a range of lighting types to suit this.
• Light placement: when installing spotlights & downlights its crucial to install these strategically to limit overhead shadows on worktops.
• Under cabinet lighting: if there is a section of your kitchen you use more, we may suggest under cabinet lighting. These save space and add a modern feel while adding extra light where you most need it.
• LED lighting: if your Oxford kitchen still has traditional style halogen bulbs, it’s time to upgrade to LED’s. Each LED bulb uses on average 80% less energy, saving your well-earned pennies. 

Kitchen alterations 

Constantly battling the need for extra sockets? With modern day technology giving us coffee machines, velvetisers, blenders and air fryers, the need for extra sockets is inevitable. Hawtin Electrical can install extra sockets to make your Oxford kitchen work around you and your family. 

Kitchen underfloor heating

Looking to add a little luxury to day-to-day life? Underfloor heating in your oxford kitchen is a welcome addition during the winter months. The kitchen is a great space to add underfloor heating and there’s nothing better than waking up, heading to the kitchen to make a cuppa, and stepping onto a warm and toasty floor. 

Kitchen extractor fan installation

Does your kitchen struggle with condensation? The answer is to install an extractor fan. Extractor fans help keep your kitchen well ventilated during cooking. They can be installed to switch on when your cooker is in use to stop you forgetting. 

Kitchen electricians in Oxford

So hopefully this guide has given you some inspiration on things you can do to improve your kitchen. Hawtin electrical are your local electricians in Oxford offering all types of kitchen electrical services. For more information, contact us today.