FAQs:
R&B Mechanical and Electrical Ltd
FAQs
| General FAQs | |
| Questions? | Answers |
| Q. What is the Full Name of Your Business? | A. Our registered business name is: R&B Mechanical & Electrical Limited |
| Q. How Long Have You Been in Business? | A. We have been trading in our current limited company form since 2015, but our directors and staff have decades of experience and multi-generational knowledge across the electrical engineering field |
| Q. What is the Primary Focus of Your Business? | A. Our primary business focus is all aspects of electrical and mechanical engineering, and we have evolved to significantly increase our delivery of solar panel installation services to industrial, commercial, and residential clients |
| Q. Who are Your Main Clients? | A. Manufacturers, producers, retailers, warehouses, industrial unit owners, hotels & leisure, and local authorities |
| Q. What Other Business Services do You Offer? | A. We also deliver HVAC, Gas Engineering, EV Charger installation and Planned and Reactive Maintenance services |
| Q. Where Are You Based? | A. We are based in Keighley, West Yorkshire, UK |
| Q. What is Your Service Area? | A. We operate throughout the North of England and across the UK on larger projects |
| Q. What is Your Correspondence Address? | A. Our correspondence address is: Unit 5, Devonshire Works, Pitt Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 4PF |
| Q. What is Your Telephone Number? | A. Our main phone number is: 01535 687010 |
| Q. What is Your Email Address? | A. Our main email address is: [email protected] |
| Q. Are you NICEIC Approved Electricians? | A. Yes, we are NICEIC Approved Electrical Contractors |
| Q. Are You MCS Approved Solar Panel Installers? | A. Yes, we are MCS Approved Solar Panel Installers |
| Q. Do You Adhere to the Renewable Energy Consume Code (RECC) | A. Yes, we are members. RECC sets out high consumer protection standards for businesses who are selling or leasing renewable energy generation systems to domestic consumers |
| Q. Are You Gas Safe Registered? | A. Yes, we are Gas Safe Registered Boiler and Heating Engineers |
| Q. Are You OZEV Approved EV Charger Installers? | A. Yes, we are OZEV Approved EV Charger Installers for Workplace and EV Home Chargers |
| Q. Are You Members of Any Recognised Trade Organisations? | A. Yes, We are members of the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) |
| Q. Do You Provide Free Estimates and Quotations? | A. Yes, we can provide free estimates and quotations for your project |
| Mechanical & Electrical FAQs | |
| Q. What is M&E Short For? | A. M&E is an abbreviation of Mechanical and Electrical |
| Q. What is HVAC Short For? | A. HVAC is an abbreviation of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning |
| Q. Do You Provide M&E Design Services? | A. Yes, we provide M&E Design Services |
| Q. Do You Provide M&E Estimating Services? | A. Yes, we provide M&E Estimating Services |
| Q. Do You Provide M&E Fit-Out Services? | A. Yes, we provide full M&E Fit-Out and installation services |
| Q. Do You Offer Planned and Reactive Maintenance? | A. Yes, we can offer all Planned & Reactive Maintenance Services |
| Q. Do You Offer Testing & Compliance Services? | A. Yes, we offer all Regulatory Testing, Compliance and Certification Services |
| Electrical Contractor FAQs | |
| Q. Do You Provide Electrical Testing? | A. Yes, we offer full Electrical Testing Services |
| Q. Do You Provide Electrical Safety Certificates? | A. Yes, we provide Electrical Safety Certificates |
| Q. What is an EICR? | A. An EICR is an Electrical Installation Condition Report |
| Q. What is a Periodic Inspection? | A. Periodic Electrical Inspection is a routine check of a building’s electrical systems to ensure they are safe, functional, and compliant with regulations |
| Q. What is Fixed Wire Testing? | A. Fixed wire testing is a comprehensive check of all electrical installations in a building, including wiring, lighting, plug sockets, and air conditioning. It’s also known as an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), Periodic Inspection, or hard wire testing |
| Q. What Does NICEIC Stand For? | A. NICEIC Stands For: National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting |
| Q. What Does ECA Stand For? | A. ECA Stands For: Electrical Contractors Association |
| Solar Panel Installer FAQs | |
| Q. Do You Install High Yield Industrial Solar Panel Systems? | A. Yes, we can design & install high yield solar panel systems for industrial and commercial clients |
| Q. Can You Provide Detailed Pay Back Calculations for Solar Installations? | A. Yes, we can provide full cost estimation and payback calculations for all solar panel installations |
| Q. Can You Install Ground Array Solar Panel Systems? | A. Yes, we can design and install all types of ground array and roof mounted solar panel systems. |
| Q. What is the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)? | A. The SEG is a program that allows small-scale generators to receive payments for exporting electricity to the National Grid. We can advise on all available schemes and grants |
| Q. What is MCS? | A. MCS is an abbreviation of: Microgeneration Certification Scheme |
| Q. What is RECC? | A. RECC is short for: Renewable Energy Consumer Code |
| Q. Do I need Planning Permission to Install Solar Panels? | A. In most cases, planning permission is not required. However, it’s always best to check with your local council |
| Q. Do You Install Solar Panel Batteries? | A. Yes, we can install all types of solar panel batteries to your system |
| Q. Do You Replace Broken Solar Panel Inverters? | A. Yes, we can replace all types of solar panel inverters on all types of systems |
| Q. Can I install Solar Panels on My Flat Roof? | A. Yes, solar panels can be installed on flat roofs, although the installation process may be more complex than on a pitched roof |
| Q. Do I Need to Maintain My Solar Panels? | A. Solar panels require very little maintenance. You should have your system inspected by a qualified installer every few years to ensure that it is performing properly |
| Gas Safe Services FAQs | |
| Q. Do You Provide Landlords Gas Safety Certificates? | A. Yes, we undertake Landlords Gas Safety Checks and provide Landlords Gas Safety Certificates |
| Q. Do You Install New Gas Boilers? | A. Yes, we can install and commission all types of gas boilers |
| Q. Do You Offer Annual Boiler Checks? | A. Yes, We provide annual boiler servicing, gas safety checks and maintenance |
| EV Charger FAQs | |
| Q. Do You Install EV Workplace Chargers? | A. Yes, we install all types and models of Workplace EV Charging Multi-Points for commercial clients |
| Q. Do You Install EV Home Chargers? | A. Yes, we install all types and models of EV Home Charging Stations for residential customers |
| Q. What is OZEV? | A. The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) is a government team that supports the transition to zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) in the UK. They can provide grants to help with the cost of installing EV chargepoints. We can advise on all schemes and grant applications. |
Please contact us today if you require any further information about the services we can offer
Our Services
Commercial Solar Panels
We have designed and installed high yield commercial solar panel systems for many clients. We can provide all design and payback calculations and ongoing maintenance.
Agricultural Solar Panels
We have many years experience designing and installing agricultural solar panel systems for farm businesses and saving them huge costs on electrical energy.
Residential Solar Panels
Our design and solar panel installation engineers have over a decade of experience installing and maintaining solar PV systems for residential customers across the UK
Electrical Contractors
We are NICEIC registered electrical contractors and members of the Electrical Contractors Association for all industrial, commercial and residential electrical services including testing, inspection and compliance services.
Mechanical Services
We offer M&E design, calculation, estimation and full fit-out, installation and maintenance services to commercial clients. We also provide contract maintenance and building compliance and testing services
Solar Renewables
We are MCS and RECC registered solar panel installers for all commercial and residential solar panel installations including ground arrays and roof mounted PV systems and battery storage configurations.
EV Home Chargers
We fit all makes, models and types of EV Chargers for residential customers. We are Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) authorised installers.
EV Workplace Chargers
We can undertake all required aspects of commercial EV charging point installation, from initial design and consultation to servicing and on-going maintenance.
Gas Boiler Engineers
We are Gas Safe Registered and undertake boiler installation, servicing and all gas safety checks for landlords and residential customers.
Solar Panel Installers
- Solar Panel System Design
- Solar Panel Installation
- Solar Panel Battery Storage
- Commercial Solar Panels
- Residential Solar Panels
Electrical Services
- Electrical Installation & Wiring
- Electrical Safety Testing
- Electrical Design & Consultation
- Electrical Estimating
- Electrical Safety Certificates
HVAC Services
- Heating
- Ventilation
- Air Conditioning
- Boiler Services
- Gas Engineers
About Us: FAQs
Where are you located?
R&B Mechanical & Electrical Limited (R&B M&E Ltd) are located at Devonshire Works in Pitt Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire. We are 10 miles from Bradford and Ilkley, 20 miles from Leeds and Harrogate and 40 miles from Manchester.
Is your company accredited?
R&B M&E Ltd are NICEIC Approved Electrical Contractors & Domestic Installers for all commercial and residential electrical works. We are also members of the Electrical Contractors Association. As heating engineers, we are fully Gas Safe Registered. Our solar panel installations & services are accredited through the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) & the Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC). As EV Charger installers we are approved by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV).
What is M&E?
M&E is a simple abbreviation for mechanical & electrical services. These services are normally provided by a sub-contractor or a facilities management company & include the installation and maintenance of all mechanical & electrical services on a company’s premises in addition to servicing, certification and compliance.
What is an EICR?
EICR stands for Electrical Installation Condition Report. An EICR identifies any damage, deterioration, defects and/or conditions which may give rise to danger along with observations for which improvement is recommended. It is a detailed report that involves the testing of various circuits. An EICR is also sometimes known as Periodic Inspection.
What is your operating area?
We operate throughout the north of England and undertake larger projects across the UK. We maintain a network of partners and specialist contractors that enable us to deliver our services across the regions.
Are you hiring?
We are always seeking suitably qualified and experienced (18th Edition) electricians to join our team, particularly those with Solar PV experience. If you are interested in joining us, please post or email your CV with career details to date and verifiable electrical qualifications. We would be pleased to keep your details on file if requested by you to do so. We also welcome requests from electrical and mechanical contractors and sub-contractors to be added to our approved supplier list.
What is HVAC?
HVAC is an abbreviation for Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning. These combined services provide a building with heating, cooling, mechanical ventilation & natural ventilation to create a comfortable environment for everyone inside. HVAC plant includes boilers, air-con/air handling units connected via ducting & pipework.
What are Renewables?
Renewables is a broad term for all forms of renewable energy produced from sources like the sun and wind that are naturally replenished and do not run out. Harnessing technologies like solar panels and air-source heat pumps, renewable energy can be used for electricity generation, space and water heating and cooling, and transportation.
Contact Us
Enquiry
Address
Keighley, West Yorkshire
BD21 4PF
UK
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Phone
Keighley: 01535 687010 Skipton: 01756 793039