John Bastin & Sons Electrical Ltd

01/09/2026

Music studio in Bristol finished today John Bastin & Sons Electrical Ltd

23/07/2026

We will be cleaning these over the school holidays. Whilst PV panels are fantastic for saving money it’s important to keep them clean.
South Gloucestershire Council contracting us on this one.🤝

12/06/2026

It’s not all lights and sockets

07/05/2026

Attending one of the tech talks we go to today to keep up with new ideas and changes in our industry.
But this new light I thought was great for offices or dark areas in houses.
It replicates sky lights and I had to check twice to see it wasn’t really daylight 👍

01/05/2026

Not what we were expecting when they asked us to do a small kitchen job 😮

28/04/2026

From playing up there years ago to fixing the lights

06/04/2026

Buying a property? Stop asking the seller for an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report).

​If you want the real story on a property's electrics, you need to be the one hiring the electrician. Here is why letting the seller handle it is a major mistake for a buyer.

​⚠️ The Conflict of Interest
​When a seller instructs an EICR, their goal is often to get a "Satisfactory" result as cheaply as possible to push the sale through.

​The "Mate's Rates" Risk: They might use a "friendly" electrician who glosses over issues that aren't immediate hazards but will cost you thousands later.

​Minimalist Reporting: A seller-funded report often covers the bare minimum. They aren't looking for advice on future-proofing; they’re looking for a signature.

​You hire the electrician:
​They work for YOU: They will give you honest, blunt advice on whether the property needs a £10,000 rewire or just a few socket upgrades.

​A detailed report you commissioned is a powerful tool to negotiate the house price down if "C2" (potentially dangerous) defects are found.

​💡 The Pro-Buyer Move
​Don't just ask for a "valid certificate." Treat the EICR like your structural survey.
​Instruct your own registered electrician (look for an NICEIC contractor)
​Ask for an "Enhanced" report that looks at the age and capacity of the system, not just basic safety.

​Investing £200–£300 now can save you £10,000 the week after you move in.

30/03/2026

19/03/2026

Sometimes you just know from first impressions a new board is needed.
EICR reports carried out on commercial premises are insurance requirements.

25/02/2026

A small barn/ storage unit started today. Hopefully one of many on site.
With the help of Murray Hire for the lifter