Christchurch Electrical managing director Rex Prebble says social distancing and health and safety protocols developed for Covid-19 will apply in many aspects. However, people can still access all the electrical services they need, including the 24/7 emergency call service.

“We can meet your electrical needs for everything from major commercial projects to putting a new light switch in your lounge, and anything in between. The size of our team means you won’t be kept waiting, and we’ve got a lot of experience in specialist areas like rewires, switchboard upgrades, heat pumps and communications. Keeping our customers, their families and our community safe is our priority now. Cantabrians have put a lot of trust in Christchurch Electrical for a long time, which is a big source of pride for us and we intend to live up to it”, he says.

For a free quote or more information, call Christchurch Electrical on 03 366 1718

There must be hundreds of thousands of kilometres of electrical wiring in domestic, industrial, contracting and rural installations for which Christchurch Electrical has been responsible.

Operating for more than 50 years, Christchurch Electrical has now become one of the largest and most respected electrical companies in the South Island.

Managing Director, Rex Prebble, purchased the company in 1999 with the vision to continue the excellent service and expectations the company has gained over the past years."

Rex says, "The company's structure allows it to be competitive, flexible and well equipped to take on any project, no matter how big or small. Our ability to complete installations to the highest of standards within restricted time restraints is excellent. Our pricing structures fully reflect the company's competitive rates on materials and labour with customers benefiting from the expertise gained over the years.

Christchurch Electrical's Contracting Division is well known for the quality of its work, superior project management and manpower planning, with the ability to mobilise a project team of as many skilled people as required.

Contracts Manager, Warren Bently, says, "The combination of electrical knowledge, contracting experience and proven ability makes Christchurch Electrical the preferred electrical contractor for many project consortiums."

Some recently completed projects include MT Cook Airport Terminal, Christchurch Mens Prison Refurbishment of West and Centre Wings, Ch rist 's College Jacobs House refurbishment, Christchurch Hospital DSA X­ ray Suite and Rangi Ruru Girls School Tekoraka Refurbishment.

Warren says, "We pride ourselves on our ability to respond to the changing needs of our clients when work is in progress."

Christchurch Electrical employs a total of 30 qualified electricians and has a fleet of 26 vans fully equipped with radio communication

Service Manager, Lawrence Chicksen, says the servicing department is committed to delivering excellent customer services by consistently exceeding its customer's expectations.

"We believe our customers see our service and maintenance operation as the most publicly recognised in the electrical industry throughout the South Island, " says Lawrence.

The servicing department's experience in planned preventative maintenance and servicing has earned the company a solid reputation in this area for a variety of domestic, commercial and industrial sectors.

Rural Manager, Tony Robinson, has carved a reputable niche for his department in the prestige home and hospitality sectors. Tony believes this has been achieved by his ability to liase with his clients and their architects to help design a total electrical installation that meets their requirements.

The Rural Department has recently successfully completed the electrical installations at the Sibley House Akaroa, French Farm Winery, Summer Motels.

Due to customer demand the company has recently establ ished a heating and air conditioning department to meet the ever­ increasing popularity of clean, economical heating systems.

"Because of the phasing out of open fires and coal burners, the supply and installation of heat pumps has become a priority for a large numb er of our domestic and commercial customers," says Rex.