Serving London, Herts, Beds, Bucks & Essex
We install reliable electrical containment systems for social housing, commercial buildings and multi occupancy developments. Our work keeps cabling protected, organised and fully compliant with current regulations.
From steel conduit and galvanised trunking to tray and basket systems, our solutions are designed to safeguard cables in high-traffic and exposed areas. Whether it’s corridors in residential blocks, plant rooms, or communal areas, we ensure a clean, secure finish that’s easy to maintain and built to last.
Our engineers work closely with housing associations, property managers and contractors, often as part of wider electrical projects including rewires, FRA upgrades and full installations.
As a fully accredited contractor – certified by NICEIC, CHAS, MCS, SafeContractor, TrustMark, Constructionline Gold, RECC, Part P and PAS 2030 – we proudly partner with developers, housing associations, and facilities managers throughout the South East.
Call 0345 3 822 833 or enquire online to discuss your project or request a quote.
What is Containment?
Containment refers to the metal or plastic casings used to route and protect electrical cabling. It improves safety, prevents damage and keeps installations neat and easy to maintain in both residential and commercial environments.
Conduit
Conduit is a metal tube that wires run through during installation. Although plastic conduit can be found in homes, we prefer to use metal conduit because it is more reliable and trustworthy in the commercial work we do. This type of containment allows a handful of wires to pass through while still keeping the job looking neat. The containment is a simple way to protect the wiring from vandalism or individuals who may come into contact with it.
Trunking
Cable trunking is a rectangular metal or plastic enclosure. Trunking is significantly larger than conduit, allowing for more wires to pass through. Trunking also allows for simple cable management, and you can easily access the wires by removing the trunking lid to address any problems that may arise. Trunking keeps wiring neat and concealed in public areas. This means that no one will be able to vandalise any dangling wires and no one will be harmed if they come into contact with them.
Containment at Specialist Electrical Group
We have completed and continue to complete many commercial jobs for local councils at Specialist Electrical Group. We use containment throughout the hallways of each block since our commercial work is wiring for flat blocks. This results in a neat and attractive job finish. Because of the containment, no one will have easy access to the wiring throughout the building. Containment is the best possible solution for loose wiring.
