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News, guides and the odd opinion.

What we’re working on, what we’ve learned and what we think the industry should do differently — from the directors and the team at SEG House.

Guide · Oct 2026

Can your existing electrics cope with modern demand?

EV chargers, heat pumps, solar and home offices put far more load on older wiring. The warning signs, and when testing, upgrades or a rewire make sense.

Compliance · Oct 2026

What we found in 101 home electrical inspections

81% of the homes we tested had nothing to report, but 6 of 10 London flats failed. The faults we find most on EICRs, from 101 of our own reports.

Compliance · Oct 2026

BS 7671 Amendment 4: what changes on 15 October

BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 becomes the only current wiring standard on 15 October 2026. What it means for homeowners, landlords and businesses.

Community · Sep 2026

SEG renews its St Albans City FC partnership

SEG's name is on the York Road Stand at Clarence Park for the 2026/27 season, as we back St Albans City FC home and away.

Community

SEG Group sponsors St Albans United FC

Shirt sponsor for the 2026/27 season, supporting grassroots football a few minutes from SEG House.

Insight · Sep 2026

Why we photograph every job — and why it made us a better contractor

The photographic audit that changed how we work, and what it means for you as a customer.

People · Sep 2026

Why we will always take on apprentices — even when the industry has stopped

Why we keep training apprentices even when the industry has stopped.

Sustainability · Sep 2026

Practising what we install: solar panels, EV chargers and an electric fleet at SEG House

Solar panels, EV chargers and an electric fleet at SEG House, and what we learned.

St Albans · Sep 2026

Why we are investing in St Albans: local work, local people, local pride

Local work, local people, local pride.

Career · Sep 2026

From apprentice to business owner: what the tools taught me about running a company

What the tools taught Michael about running a company.

Guide · Jan 2025

How Much Does It Cost To Install A Solar Panel

A guide to what solar panel installation costs and what drives the price.