A bespoke new-build cottage designed for modern living and energy efficiency.

MAS Systems was appointed to deliver the electrical installation for a newly built cottage, designed as a contemporary home for its owners. The project combined traditional cottage character with modern living requirements, incorporating smart lighting controls, renewable energy technology and integrated security.

A key consideration was ensuring that the electrical installation complemented the property's architectural features while delivering the functionality and convenience expected of a modern home. With exposed timber ceilings, carefully considered lighting and discreet cable routing were essential to maintaining the clean, natural aesthetic.

The result is a home where considered electrical design, smart technology and energy-conscious solutions work together to create a comfortable, secure and future-focused living environment.

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Scope of Works

The electrical installation encompassed the core infrastructure and specialist systems required to support modern residential living, with particular attention to the property's bespoke finishes and renewable energy ambitions.

Key elements included:

Electrical installation and cable management: Planning and installation of electrical services throughout the cottage, with particular care taken to route cables around exposed timber ceilings without compromising the visual finish.
Solar PV cabling: Provision of discreet cable routes to support the solar installation, balancing a clean aesthetic with appropriate installation and compliance requirements.
Smart lighting and home automation: Integration of Lutron lighting controls to provide convenient, flexible control of lighting throughout the property.
Premium electrical accessories: Installation of black Deco-style switches and socket accessories, selected to complement the black ironmongery and create a consistent finish across the interior.
Bathroom lighting: Incorporation of warm amber lighting to provide a softer, low-level night-time environment, with motion-sensor activation for convenience and ease of use.
Renewable heating provision: Electrical works associated with the air source heat pump, supporting an energy-conscious approach to heating the home.
Integrated security: Installation of CCTV cameras to provide the owners with added reassurance and visibility around their property.

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Delivering the installation required careful coordination between the electrical infrastructure, architectural details and the home's integrated technologies.

Working with exposed timber ceilings

The exposed timber ceiling presented a particular challenge for cable routing. Unlike conventional ceiling constructions, there was limited opportunity to conceal services within the fabric of the building. Cable routes therefore needed to be planned carefully to minimise visual impact while maintaining accessibility and appropriate installation standards.

Discreet solar cabling

The solar cabling required a considered approach to routing, ensuring that services remained as unobtrusive as possible without compromising electrical safety or applicable installation requirements. The objective was to integrate the renewable energy provision into the home without introducing unnecessary visual clutter.

Intelligent lighting control

Lutron smart lighting controls introduced a more flexible approach to everyday lighting, allowing the owners to manage their lighting through an integrated control system. In the bathrooms, warm amber lighting and motion-sensor activation provided a practical night-time solution, delivering softer illumination when moving around the home after dark.

A cohesive interior finish

Black Deco-style electrical accessories were selected to complement the property's ironmongery, helping maintain a consistent design language throughout the cottage. This attention to detail ensured that the electrical installation contributed to the overall interior aesthetic rather than detracting from it.

Comfort, efficiency and security

The electrical installation also supported the home's wider performance and usability objectives, including the air source heat pump and CCTV system. Together with the solar provision and smart lighting controls, these features helped create a home designed around comfort, convenience, energy consciousness and peace of mind.

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what our clients are saying

"London Ambulance Service have worked with MAS Systems on numerous projects over the years, they have consistently delivered exceptional service and quality workmanship. Mark and his team are professional, reliable, and always committed to getting the job done right and on time. Their expertise, attention to detail, and dedication to customer satisfaction have made them a trusted partner on every project. We are grateful for our longstanding relationship with MAS Systems and highly recommend Mark and his team to anyone looking for a dependable electrical contractor. I have no hesitation in recommending their services."

James Dunne | C.I.B.S.E. I.E.E. I.M.E. I.P.M., Building Services Manager | London Ambulance Service

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"I use MAS Ltd for all of my electrical reactive work, our planned maintenance and for all our projects. They are proactive, extremely helpful , quick to respond and trustworthy. Their staff are always friendly and happy to help."

Jason Moger | Health, Safety & Facilities Manager | Challenge Packaging Ltd.

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"We have been using MAS systems electricians for many years. They’ve helped us with everything from small jobs to larger projects and have been consistently reliable, responsive and a pleasure to deal with. They take the time to listen to what you need and suggest and explore options with you. They are excellent problem solvers, which is very useful when working on a very old house like ours! They take pride in their work and always leave everything clean and tidy. It is reassuring to have someone you can trust completely to give honest advice and do a great job. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

Sarah | Private Customer

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We have worked with MAS on the complete design and installation of the electrical systems for our warehouse and office facilities, starting from a completely empty shell. Their work included distribution boards, three-phase installations, testing and certification. The project was delivered efficiently and on time, with excellent communication throughout. They have always been responsive, accommodating alterations and providing practical solutions whenever required.

John Walter | Technical Director | Ideal Work UK

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"We use MAS for several reasons the main one is we request a price we get a clear breakdown of it they turn up when they say and carry out the install on time and in a clean efficient manner. If there are any problems along the way they are very proactive and knowledgeable about finding the right solution to move the project forward."

Sam Marshall Hill | JH Builders

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"MAS are professional in every way. They work in a professional manner and nothing is too much trouble. Recently had a garden lamp post restored and new electrics put in – excellent job from start to finish. Highly recommend MAS Systems Limited.

Shirley | Private Customer

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"Herstmonceux Parish Council has worked with MAS Electrical Services on a number of projects to improve and maintain our public facilities and has always found them to be highly professional and reliable. Their customer service is excellent, with rapid responses to enquiries and quotation requests. They consistently deliver work to a high standard, undertaking a wide range of electrical tasks efficiently, safely, and with great attention to detail.MAS Electrical Services is a trusted contractor, and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to other organisations seeking a responsive and professional electrical service."

Clare Harrison | Clerk to Hurstmonceux Parish Council

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"Having worked with MAS Systems both directly and indirectly I can say that the teams on site have always been diligent, reliable, knowledgeable and polite. I’ve always found them very competitively priced for both tender pricing and one-off site visits. I would highly recommend them."

Sarah Jones | Reconfigure Limited

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"I was introduced to M.A.S Systems 19 years ago and have appointed them for all the electrical work we have needed since then. Including our recent move to a brand-new warehouse in 2023, where they wired the whole building and offices. Their workmanship, reliability and customer care is everything you could wish for. Their response to any issues are within hours. I would never consider using anyone else."

Stuart Hedgecock | Perfectly Green

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"I’ve worked with MAS Systems for over a decade and cannot recommend them highly enough. Mark and his team are true professionals—trustworthy, dependable, and consistently delivering to the highest standard. A fantastic partner and a pleasure to work with."

George Prassas

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