Tomos Durnell Electrical

27/10/2026

Containment is the part of an electrical installation that every other task depends on and almost nobody notices.

When it's installed well, the cable pulling goes smoothly, the terminations are clean and later changes are straightforward. When it isn't, every following stage takes longer.

That's why it's worth getting right the first time, and why a specialist team that installs it every day can protect the whole programme.

How do you make sure containment is ready before cable pulling starts on your projects?

20/10/2026

Terminations are the part of a job that nobody sees when it's done properly.

Behind every panel, board and final connection is someone who has tested, labelled and checked each one against the design. It's careful work, and it comes right at the end of the programme, when time is shortest.

That's exactly why it's worth having people who do it every day, rather than squeezing it in between other tasks.

How do you make sure terminations and testing get the time they need on your projects?

13/10/2026

Ask most site managers where a programme loses time and they'll point to the start. Late access, late drawings, late materials.

A lot of it is lost at the back end.

Cable pulling, terminations and testing sit late in the sequence. When earlier trades overrun, the electrical tasks don't get any bigger, but the time available for them shrinks. A task planned for two weeks gets squeezed into one, with the same sign-off requirements at the end.

That's when capacity becomes the problem. The in-house team is already stretched across other packages, and there's no float left to absorb the delay.

The contractors who handle this well tend to do one thing early. They identify which tasks are most exposed to being squeezed and line up specialist support before they need it, not after the programme has slipped.

It's a small piece of planning that protects a much bigger date.

Which tasks on your current projects are most exposed to being squeezed at the end? We'd be interested to hear.

09/10/2026

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06/10/2026

When a cable pulling task is running behind, the first call usually sounds the same: we need a team on site as soon as possible.

That's a fair start. But the quicker we get a clear picture of the task, the quicker we can get people on site.

These five details make the biggest difference:
1. Cable types and quantities. Sizes, cores, drum lengths and the number of runs.
2. Routes and access. Where the containment is, how long the pulls are, and any restricted areas.
3. Containment status. Installed and ready, or still being finished.
4. Programme window. The dates the task has to fit into, and what follows it.
5. Termination and testing requirements. Who is responsible, and what sign-off is needed.

None of this needs to be a formal document. A short email and a few photos is often enough to get moving.

What would you add to the list? Let us know in the comments.

29/09/2026

Industrial environments demand electrical systems that are safe, reliable and built to handle the demands of the job.

From three-phase power installations and distribution systems to control panels, electrical testing and ongoing maintenance, we provide specialist electrical services for warehouses, factories, production facilities and other industrial environments.

We understand the importance of keeping industrial operations running safely and efficiently. Every project is carefully planned around the specific requirements of the site, with a focus on quality, safety and minimising disruption to your day-to-day operations.

All installations are tested on completion and carried out in accordance with current UK regulations and industry standards, giving you confidence that your electrical systems are fit for purpose and built to perform.

Safe systems. Reliable power. Minimal disruption.

Find out more at tomosdurnellelectrical.com

22/09/2026

As the evenings get darker, a poorly lit garden can quickly become a space you no longer use.

We design and install practical garden lighting that improves visibility, makes outdoor spaces more accessible and adds a clean, well-designed finish to your garden.

From bollard lighting to subtle feature lights, every installation is properly cabled, safely installed and built to last.

Planning a garden upgrade? Let’s make sure your lighting works for the space.

tomosdurnellelectrical.com

19/09/2026

15/09/2026

Commercial Electrical Support, Done Properly

We were brought in at short notice by our principal contractor, AIC Integrated Systems, to provide additional labour and specialist electrical services on this project in Ellesmere Port.

Project Duration: Approximately 1 month–6 weeks

Our scope on this project included:
High-Level Containment
Cable tray
Manufacture and installation of unistrut framework
High-Level Lighting Installation
Cable Pulling
LV Cable Terminations

Despite being brought onto the project at short notice, our team mobilised quickly and delivered the specialist electrical labour and support required to maintain progress on site. We ensured all works were completed efficiently and to a consistently high standard.

This project highlights our capability to respond rapidly and provide specialist electrical installation services whenever and wherever they are needed.

08/09/2026

More of our work lately has come from principal contractors and larger electrical contractors calling us in for a specific task, cable pulling, containment, terminations, temporary power, rather than the full job.

It's a different kind of call. Less about design and specification, more about picking up a task that needs doing properly and needs it done to someone else's programme.

It suits us well. Turn up, do the specific job in front of us to a high standard, and get off site without holding anyone up.

What's been the biggest headache for you finding reliable specialist support at short notice? Message us here or visit tomosdurnellelectrical.com

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