How can I check the standards of an electrician’s work?

To check the standards and quality of an electrician's work, you can look for reviews and testimonials, ask for examples of previous work or check if they are registered with a reputable body, like NICEIC. You can also check if they offer a guarantee for their work, read customer reviews, and view photos of past projects on MyBuilder.

What should I expect from an electrician?

An electrician should be **licensed and certified, punctual and provide a clear estimate** before starting the job. They should ensure the work meets safety standards and offer a guarantee on their services.

Are electricians required to have insurance?

Yes, electricians are generally required to have **public liability insurance** to protect against accidents or damage during the job. It's always a good idea to ask to see proof of insurance before hiring.

Do electricians charge a call-out fee?

Many electricians charge a **call-out fee** for visiting your property, especially if the job is small or outside of regular hours. It's advisable to confirm the fee in advance to avoid any surprises.

How long does an electrical job take?

The time required depends on the size and complexity of the work. Here’s a general guide: - **Small tasks** (e.g. replacing sockets or light fittings): usually **under an hour** - **Medium jobs** (e.g. installing new lighting circuits or upgrading a fuse box): around **half a day to a full day** - **Large projects** (e.g. full house rewiring or new installations): can take **several days to a few weeks**, depending on the property

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Manor Chase connections ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi my name is Grant, I've been in the NICEIC for 20 years running my small electrical business. With over 40 years experience carrying out installation work, testing and inspections in the HA postcode. Reliable, professional and trustworthy always providing a great service.
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Exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced, highly professional. I would certainly use their services again.
15146173
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hello. Our Electricians Local experienced and cost effective, our electrical team carry out work for homes & businesses across our service area
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Nice, clean, job . Was done in time .
A Breck Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Experienced Electrician for Domestic & Commercial Work Reliable • Friendly • Knowledgeable • Well Priced With years of experience in the trade, I offer a full range of electrical services for both domestic and commercial properties. Whether it’s a small repair or a complete installation, you can count on a reliable, friendly, and professional service at a competitive price. No job too big or small — I take pride in delivering safe, high-quality work you can trust.
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Electrical- 12 Mar 2022
Excellent response and service. The job was done efficiently with a high level of effective communication.
AS Harrison LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
We know that working with a builder for the first time means taking a leap of faith. Sure, everyone says they’re trustworthy. They’ll give you a good price. They’ll keep to the agreed timeframes. But we really mean it. We deliver on our promises. (And if we do make a mistake – we’re only human after all – we ’fess up and fix it.) We provide the full range of building services – refurbishments, extensions, loft conversions – you name it, we can probably do it!
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Handyman- 4 Jun 2024
Very professional operators who helped us with a wide range of jobs across electrical, plumbing, painting and restoration. They were very polite, respectful and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend them and will use them again
Projection Electrical Limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are a local, family run electrical company that can complete any work required with a vast range of knowledge. Whether its a socket/light in your house, or three phase power supply on your agricultural land and everything in between. We provide an efficient, 5 star friendly service. All services from installation right through to testing and certification. We are ECS Gold Card holders and most importantly, NICEIC Approved Contractors, showing our dedication to our professionalism.
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Electrical- 12 Sep 2021
Work completed as requested. Can't fault anything. Thank you Ryan.
Idea Sparks Limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
NICEIC registered domestic Installer with current BS 7671:2018 and C&G2392-10. Serving Swindon and surrounding areas. All types of domestic work undertaken except EICRs. Experience: 4 years domestic, 5 years commercial
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Electrical- 1 Mar 2021
Job completed within a couple of hours of calling me! Friendly, excellent work and for a good price. Already planning to hire again for more work soon. Would recommend. Thankyou!
EMF Wiring Solutions
Rating: 5 out of 5
Im a fully qualified NIC EIC approved Electrician with over 15 years of experience. I cover a range of electrical work with very good experience on domestic installations. With many happy customers on my books and more from here. I quote very reasonably and take pride in a reliable service. All our work is covered with NICEIC Platinum Promise. Customers satisfaction is guaranteed. Thanks Dean
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Electrical- 17 Mar 2018
Got this guy to do lots of work for me and it took to days of Constant work. But what a job will use him all the time now. Found my own Elece.
Stephen Feeney Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Currently a member of Select I am a self-employed Electrician with over 30 years experience in domestic,commercial and industrial electrical installation's. I am fully up to date with all Select training courses including verification,inspection and testing and Health and Safety. ,
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Electrical- 31 Jan 2019
Outstanding service provided by Stephen from quote through to completion. He assessed my job and scheduled me in at short notice the following day. The job was not straight forward as Stephen had to access the attic of a high rise building. Highly recommend based on quality of work and pleasant attitude!
Wessex Environmental Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Complete array of services for all your property needs. Whether your requirements are internal or external we can help. We are a NICEIC accredited electrical company too, so can minimise the amount of different trades on site. We offer all aspects of property services including accredited Air Conditioning installations and maintenance.
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Plumbing- 12 Oct 2022
James was great, he arrived when he said he would and communication was excellent, the work was carried out quickly and efficiently and everything was left tidy. I would highly recommend
iLEC Electrical Limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
iLEC Electrical are a team of qualified electricians that undertake any job you may need regardless of how big or small. Between us we have over 20 years of experience in the trade and are always keeping up to date with the newest regulations. We cover all aspects of electrical work including Fault Finding, Rewiring, Fuse board replacement, additional lights and sockets and much more.
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My dimmer switch had broken so I needed a replacement. I contacted ILEC and spoke to Joshua, very nice man, easy to talk to. Explained the issue and what I wanted doing. Shared a photo of switch I wanted and booked a date in for work to be completed. One the day Joshua arrived on time and was nice and polite. Part fitted within 30 minutes. Happy with the price of work completed. Would highly recommend.
AW Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Napit Approved. With over 8 years of experience, AW Electrical Carries out all aspects of domestic and commercial electrical installation work. EICR’s are also undertaken and fault rectification are carried out. Do not hesitate to get in touch for a free quotation today!
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Electrical- 19 Apr 2024
Alex helped us out with removing a fuse board and sorting some sockets for us, lovely guy and I would recommend. Thank you.
Wired Up Electrical
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Hi I am Max your local friendly electrician. My area of expertise is in domestic electrics.
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Electrical- 24 Mar 2022
I was very happy with Max. He kept in touch about timing and completed the work efficiently.
Ashfield Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
I'm an experienced electrician with over 16 years of expertise. I excel in various electrical tasks, from smart garden lighting to full house rewires, periodic testing, fault finding, consumer unit changes, fan installations, and spotlights. I stand out with competitive pricing and a friendly, professional approach. Your electrical needs are safe with me.
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Electrical- 29 Nov 2023
Elliott has been very courteous and professional throughout the hiring process. Elliott very kindly rearranged to help me out with my project at very short notice. This is a very good example of customer care and service. He provided me with an initial competitive quote/estimate. He gave me very helpful advice and recommendations. I have full confidence in his technical competence and professional experience. He has completed the work to a very high standard and provided me with the relevant documentation to comply with building regulations - Part P. I have no hesitation to recommend him to anyone looking for a honest, competent and reliable fully qualified and certified electrician.
MRL Construction & Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Electrical- 18 Feb 2020
Mat is a very pleasant chap, kept me informed through out the installation. Even came back with an extra part I needed and didn't have. Would definitely recommend.
D Morgan Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, I'm Dave, I am a City & Guilds qualified Electrician and take great pride in my work. Being reliable, honest, clean and tidy worker. No job to big or too small. Very competitive prices. Free Quotations. I've worked for other people the last 35 years and now finally working for myself.
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Electrical- 10 Feb 2019
Dave did an excellent job even after the job became more difficult than expected. Dave stuck to his quote and invested his time to enusre the job was complete before finishing or requesting payment. Dave is an excellent electriction with good attention to detail and safety and I would throughly recomend using Dave for your eletrical work.
Midlands Electrical Engineers
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Electrical Installation, landlord certificate (EICR), Electrical Portable Appliance,Full and Part rewires - Consumer unit replacements - Electrical accessory changes - Eicr certificate (landlord certificate) - Eic certificate (new build/rewire) - Minor works certificate - Third party certification - Smoke and fire alarm testing - Extractor fan replacement/install
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Electrical- 20 Jan 2023
Fantastic service and price