Unit 6 Cobham Business Centre, Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7BX
Mon–Fri 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
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School & Education Electricians in Dorset

Lighting upgrades, fire alarms, emergency lighting and testing for schools, colleges and nurseries — worked into holiday windows.

Schools, Colleges & Nurseries

Classroom and hall lighting upgrades, fire alarm installation and extension, emergency lighting with logbook records, distribution board replacements, IT-suite power and whole-site EICRs with prioritised remedial schedules.

Most education work lands in a half-term or summer break — we plan the programme backwards from your return date and phase anything that cannot finish in one window.

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What We Offer Education

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Commercial Lighting

We offer comprehensive commercial lighting services, including design, installation, and maintenance tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses. Our expert team ensures energy-efficient and aesthetically pleasing lighting solutions that enhance the functionality and ambience of commercial spaces.

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EICR

We provide thorough Commercial EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) services, ensuring your business complies with safety regulations. Our certified electricians conduct detailed inspections to identify and rectify electrical issues, safeguarding your commercial premises.


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Electrical Vehicle Charging

We specialise in the installation of EV chargers at commercial premises, offering tailored solutions to support the growing demand for electric vehicles. Our experienced team ensures efficient and reliable installations, helping businesses provide convenient charging options for employees and customers alike.

Compliance and safeguarding

School fixed wiring is typically inspected on a five-yearly cycle, with emergency lighting and fire alarms on shorter routine schedules. We supply RAMS in advance and work to your site induction and safeguarding requirements.

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PAT Testing

Professional PAT testing is available to ensure that all portable appliances in your business meet safety standards. Our technicians conduct thorough inspections and testing, helping to prevent electrical hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.

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Landlords

We provide comprehensive electrical services for landlords, ensuring rental properties meet safety standards and compliance requirements. From routine inspections to necessary repairs, our team ensures your properties are safe and up to code for tenants.

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Security & Safety

We offer expert security and safety services, including the installation of advanced alarm systems, CCTV, and emergency lighting. Our solutions are designed to protect your property and ensure the safety of occupants, giving you peace of mind.

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Why schools use DES

NAPIT-approved, based on the Ferndown Industrial Estate, covering Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wimborne and East Dorset. Fixed price, itemised, no surprises.

We work in schools, colleges and nurseries across Dorset — lighting upgrades, testing and remedials, fire alarm and emergency lighting systems — almost always inside holiday windows so teaching is not disrupted.

We are a NAPIT-approved contractor based on the Ferndown Industrial Estate, covering Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wimborne, Ferndown and across East Dorset. Our teams are used to working on sites where safeguarding and DBS requirements apply.

Education electrical work we do

  • Classroom and hall lighting upgrades — LED, controls and daylight sensors.
  • Fire alarm systems — installation, extension, servicing and interfacing.
  • Emergency lighting with full testing and logbook records.
  • Distribution board replacements and sub-mains.
  • IT suite and small power installations with containment.
  • Commercial EICRs across whole sites, with prioritised remedial schedules.
  • External, sports and security lighting.
  • EV charging for staff car parks.

Holiday-window working

Most education work has to land inside a half-term or summer break. We plan the programme backwards from your return date, and where a job cannot be finished in one window we phase it so the site is safe and usable in between.

Compliance and safeguarding

School fixed wiring is typically inspected on a five-yearly cycle, with emergency lighting and fire alarms on shorter routine schedules. We can supply RAMS in advance and work to your site induction and safeguarding requirements.

Maintenance

A planned maintenance contract covers scheduled testing and certification and gives you a number to ring when something fails. We also do reactive call-outs.

What it costs

Every building is different, so we survey properly and give you a fixed price, itemised so you can see what is what, with any provisional sums flagged rather than buried.

Talk to us

Tell us what you have got and what needs doing. Get in touch for a survey and a fixed price, or see our full commercial electrical services.

Get in touch about your school

Submit the form and one of our team will be in touch to advise on electrical installation work.

CCTV Installation · Dorset & the South Coast

Expert CCTV installation that protects what matters most

Professionally installed HD & 4K CCTV for homes and businesses across Poole, Bournemouth and Dorset — designed around your property, viewable from your phone, fitted by a local NAPIT-approved team.

20+ years installing
5.0★ Google rated
NAPIT approved
Local Ferndown team
Modern CCTV camera installed by Dorset Electrical Solutions
Live viewon your phone, 24/7
Recorded & secureweeks of footage
5.0 Google Reviews
NAPIT Approved to BS 7671
Hikvision Certified installers
Family-run & fully insured
Closed-circuit television

Security taken seriously, from a team that lives here too

At Dorset Electrical Solutions we protect homes and businesses with CCTV that's designed for your property, not off a shelf. We install IP and traditional analogue systems across Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and West Sussex — and we're right here to service and repair them for years to come.

  • Homes, businesses, schools, shops, bars & industrial units
  • IP & analogue systems, wired or wireless, tailored to you
  • Repairs, upgrades & maintenance — including other firms' systems
CCTV camera installed by Dorset Electrical Solutions across Dorset
4K
Read a face or a plate
10MP & 4K cameras, not a blur
What we offer

Everything you need, from one local team

Design, supply, installation, repair and remote support — all under one roof.

Home CCTV

Discreet HD cameras that let you watch over your property and loved ones from anywhere in the world.

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Commercial CCTV

Protect staff, stock and premises with robust systems designed around your business and its risks.

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CCTV Repairs

Fault-finding, repairs and upgrades on existing systems — including ones other companies installed.

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Remote Monitoring

View live and recorded footage on your phone, tablet or computer, wherever you are.

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Additional Cameras

Extend an existing setup with extra cameras to cover blind spots and new areas of your property.

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Hikvision Systems

Certified installers of Hikvision — industry-leading cameras and recorders, expertly configured and supported.

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Camera options

IP or analogue — the right fit for you

We'll recommend the best technology for your property, budget and the areas you want covered.

IP (network) cameras

The modern choice — network cameras that integrate with your infrastructure and deliver stunning clarity.

Resolutionup to 10MP / 4K
Cablingsingle Cat6 (PoE)
Remote viewfull app control
Best fordetail & scalability
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Analogue cameras

A dependable, cost-effective option we install and maintain to a high standard across any environment.

Resolutionreliable HD
Cablingtraditional coax
Remote viewvia recorder app
Best forvalue & simplicity
20+

Years installing across Dorset

1,000s

Cameras fitted & maintained

5.0★

Average Google rating

4K

Crystal-clear recording

Why CCTV pays off

Five ways a system protects your business

Protects against burglary

Visible cameras are a powerful deterrent — intruders are far less likely to target a property they know is recorded.

Prevents employee theft

A culture of accountability and transparency, with the presence of cameras discouraging dishonest practices.

Deters shoplifting

Real-time monitoring lets staff spot and address suspicious behaviour, with footage that stands up as evidence.

24/7 peace of mind

Continuous surveillance you can check any time from your phone — instant awareness of anything unusual.

Lowers vandalism risk

Knowing an area is monitored discourages criminal damage — protecting your premises and your bottom line.

Ready to feel secure?

Get a free, no-obligation survey and quote for your home or business.

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How it works

From first call to full protection

A straightforward, no-pressure process handled entirely by our own team.

1

Free survey

We visit, understand your concerns and assess the property.

2

Tailored design

A system designed around your coverage, budget and goals.

3

Clean install

Tidy, certified installation with minimal disruption.

4

Setup & support

Remote viewing configured, plus ongoing local support.

Areas we cover

CCTV installation across Dorset & the South Coast

From our Ferndown base we cover Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and West Sussex — and we'll happily travel further for the right project.

PooleBournemouthChristchurchFerndownWimborneBroadstoneRingwoodVerwoodSandbanksNew ForestSalisbury& surrounding areas
Your questions, answered

CCTV installation FAQs

Can I view my cameras remotely?+
Yes — every system we install can be viewed live and played back from your phone or tablet, from anywhere, with optional motion alerts.
What CCTV systems do you install?+
Modern HD and 4K systems, both wired and wireless, using network (IP) cameras, an NVR recorder and remote viewing — designed around your property and budget.
How long is footage kept?+
Typically two to four weeks, depending on your recorder's storage, the number of cameras and the resolution you choose.
Do you maintain or repair existing CCTV?+
Yes — we service, repair, upgrade and extend CCTV, including systems that other companies originally installed.
Is home CCTV legal?+
Yes. If your cameras capture areas beyond your boundary there are simple data-protection steps to follow, and we'll guide you through them.
Do you install CCTV for businesses?+
We do — from small shops and offices to industrial units, we design and install systems that meet insurance requirements and protect your premises.

Areas we serve