Interview with ‘Matt Payne Electrical’ building in the centre of Salisbury providing new distribution boards, sockets and lights in keeping with the ornate building. We undertake lots of electrical tests and inspections on Grade I and Grade II listed buildings in the Cathedral Close along with renovation works to resolve the electrical issues discovered. We install lots of consumer unit changes, kitchen refits requiring new electrical works, electrical installations in garden cabins and outbuildings. Also doing smaller jobs – changing light fittings to LED and fitting electric towel rails.
Tell us a little about the background of your firm? Following a varied career in electrical engineering and then teaching, 11 years ago Matt decided to retrain as an electrician and launched out as a sole trader in the local area of Salisbury. Starting initially with family and friends, he grew his client base and gained experience in a variety of domestic and commercial electrical work.
Looking back, there a job that you are most proud of? The installation of a smart home system in a modernised contemporary new build in Vauxhall, London. The home control system enabled control of all the lights, heating and blinds. Presence simulation and intercom system enhanced the convenience and security. There was a swimming pool in the basement, elevated garden out the back with automatic lighting and irrigation system.
In 2015 the company became incorporated and was then named Matt Payne Electrical Ltd. By this stage the company had a home office in the purpose built cabin at the end of the garden. That made it easier to other staff including apprentices, an admin assistant and other electricians.
Have there been any major changes in trends and customer demands over the years? The general public have recently had a greater awareness of increasing energy bills and so the use of solar PV, battery storage and EV chargers have definitely become more popular - which is why as a company we are embracing the Work has expanded into installing smart home installation of this technology. More efficient systems and working with other companies to heating systems have become available such as install solar PV systems. efficient oil filled radiators and air-to-air heating systems. We are now a team of six and have moved into a unit in Churchfields, with space for storage and Businesses and homes alike can make huge offices to carry out the administration work. energy savings by removing outdated light fittings and replacing with more efficient LEDs We are currently undertaking training and whether that is LED panels in an office, LED preparation to expand later this year into eco spotlights in a kitchen or LED outdoor lighting. industries, including solar PV, battery storage and EV chargers. Following COVID more and more people are working from home and looking to utilise their What type of projects have you been working on existing space more, this often results in more recently? electrical works for extensions, garden offices, Currently we are working on a large Grade II listed outbuilding and even the odd hot tub or two!
www.mattpayneelectrical.co.uk
