NAPIT vs. NICEIC: A Groundbreaking Look at the "Logo War." Why 786 Electricals Chose NAPIT.

If you're looking for an electrician in Leicester, you're immediately thrown into an alphabet soup of certifications. The two biggest logos you'll see on vans are NICEIC and NAPIT.

It’s the number one question we get: "Are you NICEIC?" followed by "Is NAPIT as good?"

As a company, 786 Electricals Limited was registered with the NICEIC for over five years. Today, we are proudly NAPIT-registered.

So, we're in the perfect position to give you the honest, groundbreaking answer that most electricians won't:

For you, the customer, there is no difference in the standard of work or the level of safety you receive.

That’s the truth. Both are government-approved Competent Person Schemes (CPS). Both audit us to the exact same UK safety standard (BS 7671, The Wiring Regulations). Both allow us to legally certify our work and notify Local Authority Building Control (Part P). Both provide a 6-year Work Quality Guarantee for domestic work.

If an electrician tells you one is "safer" than the other, they are marketing, not giving you facts.

The "On-the-Ground" Secret: Why the Standards are Identical

Here’s a fact from inside the industry: many assessors—the people who come to audit us and check our work—have worked for both NICEIC and NAPIT.

Some even work for both on an ad-hoc basis.

These are the experts who sign us off. If there was any difference in the technical standards, the legal compliance, or the safety requirements, this practice wouldn't exist. The industry would have exposed it years ago.

So, if the standard is the same, why on earth would we go through the cost and paperwork of switching?

We didn't switch for you. We switched for us—and we believe that decision allows us to provide a far better service to you.

Why 786 Electricals Chose NAPIT: The Contractor vs. Customer View

After five years with the largest scheme, we saw no difference in our compliance as a business. But we saw a huge potential difference in support.

The debate isn't about safety standards; it's about business philosophy.

NICEIC (approx. 38,000+ members): This is the "household name." It's the oldest and largest scheme. It has massive brand recognition, and in our experience, it feels very much like a big corporation.

NAPIT (approx. 15,000+ members): This is the modern, technically-focused challenger. It has grown rapidly by building a reputation for unparalleled member support.

We switched because we believe NAPIT's support infrastructure helps us be better, smarter, and faster electricians. Here’s what that actually means for you.

1. The Benefit of a "Real-World" Technical Helpline

The Problem: An electrician is at your Leicester property. It's an older house with 1970s wiring, a new extension, and a modern consumer unit. A rare and complex technical issue arises.

The Old Way: The electrician has to rely on their own interpretation, spend hours buried in the regulations, or "make a call" that they hope is compliant.

The NAPIT Way: We pull out our phone. We call the NAPIT Technical Advice Helpline. We are put through—not to a call centre—but to a highly-experienced engineer who talks us through the specific, real-world scenario.

• What this means for you: You get an instant, compliant, and 100% correct solution. There is no guesswork. There is no ambiguity. You get the collective expertise of a national technical body, channelled through your 786 Electricals engineer, right there in your home. This support is legendary in the industry, and it's the number one reason we are with NAPIT.

2. The Benefit of Continuous Learning (Tech Talks & Publications)

The Problem: The Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) are updated every few years. New technologies (EV chargers, solar panels, battery storage) bring new rules constantly.

The NAPIT Way: NAPIT is a proactive teaching organisation. They constantly host "Tech Talks" (expert webinars), regional meetings, and publish one of the best industry magazines, The Competent Person.

• What this means for you: You are hiring an electrician who is provably at the forefront of the industry. We don't just "pass" an exam every five years. We are engaged in active learning, all the time. When we quote for your job, you know our advice is based on the absolute latest safety standards, not rules from five years ago.

3. The Benefit of Better Communication and Community

The Problem: Many large organisations are hard to communicate with. As a contractor, this means time wasted on admin, which is a cost that gets passed on to the customer.

The NAPIT Way: NAPIT is built around communication. Their systems are modern, their digital certification is streamlined, and they foster a community of professionals. Their focus feels less like "paying for a logo" and more like "belonging to a professional institute."

• What this means for you: A happy, supported electrician is a better, more efficient electrician. Because our admin is simpler and our technical support is instant, we spend less time on hold and more time focusing on your job. It means we can get your certificates processed faster and your project completed more smoothly.

Our Final Verdict

Online reviews show high satisfaction for customers of both schemes, because the end product—a safe, certified installation—is the same.

But when you look for reviews from electricians, you see a clear trend. You see thousands of contractors praising NAPIT for its technical support, its community, and its modern approach.

We are one of them.

Our move to NAPIT wasn't a gamble. It was a strategic decision. We chose the scheme that invests the most in its members' technical knowledge.

We believe that by having the best support system in the industry behind us, we are better equipped to be the best electricians in Leicester for you.

Looking for a fully-certified, transparent, and technically-advanced electrician in Leicester?



Contact 786 Electricals Limited today. We are proud to be NAPIT-registered and ready to bring that expertise to your home.