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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Madsan Electrical Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
We know that choosing a Contractor can be difficult. For us, the focus is not about finishing a task, but on the aproach we take. Our work's quality is built on being responsive, friendly, informative to clients, and possessing unwavering accuracy. When you engage our services, you can rely on us to deliver the desired outcomes and meet your requirements.
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Electrical- 31 Jul 2023
Very quick in response did excellent work and not expensive either! Great company to hire we will use this company again
MTB Electrical Services Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
MTB Electrical undertake domestic and commercial electrical works consisting of electrical maintenance, part/full rewires, test & inspection, LED Lighting. Previous works include Full & Partial Re-wires on domestic properties. On the Commercial side, new taxi-way power and lighting at Gatwick Airport, as well as Retail wiring within the Airport and complete Electrical Installations for new Sainsbury's Locals.
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Electrical- 5 Oct 2018
Arrived on time and did a quality job for a good price.
West London Electrical Services (UK) Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
We're a West London based company, who cover all areas in and around London. We specialise in domestic/commercial electrics, anything from extra sockets, down lights, bespoke lighting, LED, outdoor lighting, TV, sky or BT point, right up to certificates, fuse boards, full rewires, as well as fault finding. We can also help with the design/layout of your electrical installation if you're having difficulty. All of our work comes fully insured and guaranteed. Give us a call for a free quotation.
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Electrical- 24 Jan 2019
Cliff was fantastic! So friendly and professional and completed the job exactly how we imagined it. For background, we had an electrician come to our flat 8 years ago and he left incomplete light fittings which had no power going to them. On top of this, we were told by another electrician that it would be a really difficult job to do and would take days of labour. Cliff had no problem working out what was wrong with the lights. He was great at communicating about what was going on and responded to any requests that we had. He did a brilliant job and yet was quick and efficient. From posting the job, we had it completed within a week. No other builders had even given us a quote by this stage. Overall we’re very happy it the job and highly recommend Cliff!!
B-Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
JIB Grade Gold Card Napit registered Electrician based in Kettering carrying out works around Northamptonshire both Domestic and commercial. I am new on My builder website
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Electrical- 29 Jan 2024
Good Tradesman, knowledgeable helpful, professional, punctual and fairly priced
Online Group Services Ltd
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Online group services have a abundance of valuable experience in various trades. Our tradesman have a extensive amount of experience and knowledge and are here to work with you to achieve a high quality service. Our work is fully insured for up to £5,000,000. We are regulated by our governing bodies NAPIT/CHAS Our online group family has grown now for over 10 years!
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Electrical- 25 Apr 2018
Jamie and his team did a full rewire and plaster of the house. Very competitive, it was straightforward as both trades worked as a team and the quality of the work is great. We are extremely pleased, very professional service and a nice genuine bunch of guys.
EIL
Rating: 5 out of 5
Domestic electrician, board changes, EICR’S, garden lighting and power, re wires, partial re wires, new builds.
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Electrical- 27 Oct 2023
Was very professional and carried out all work asked for and some extra bits for us. Sent very clear break downs of quotes and invoicing. We will be using this contractor in the future for any electrical works in the future. Update: Have also used Jared to do a full rewire in a 3 bedroom house and have had great results on this project aswell.
Martin Lewis Electrical LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
General electrical installation
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Electrical- 8 Aug 2020
Electrical Contractor ... "Very professional, tidy and flexible. Extremely pleased with the work carried out. Martin is pleasant , knowledgeable and a clean and tidy worker. Would highly recommend!. "Thank you so much Martin for prompt friendly and altogether excellent service!
PWB Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Qualified, experienced electrician.
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Electrical- 15 Jul 2024
Work was done quickly and without any fuss or mess. Highly recommended first class job and at a reasonable price.
Next Gen Electrical LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
I have 14 years experience as an electrical engineer. I am a NICEIC approved contractor. I specialize in inspection and testing and certification. I can take any electrical job and finish it at a high standard. I always give certificates for the works done.
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Electrical- 19 Dec 2018
Crsitian did a great job. We had good communication at the hiring stage and he was quick and professional at the implementation stage. He gave helpful advice above and beyond the remit of the job. Costs were transparent and reasonable. I would hire him again.
Downs Electrical Engineer
Rating: 5 out of 5
10 + years experience serving the Yorkshire area. Fully insured & certified. NAPIT registered which also holds trustmark accreditation. We offer Installation, maintenance, fault finding, inspection, testing & verification services. Solar PV Energy Storage Electric Vehicle chargers
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Electrical- 4 Dec 2021
Good execution from start to finish. Punctual, polite and fairly priced.Very happy.
j.a.b electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hello, fully qualified NICEIC electrician with over 15 years of experience in domestic, commercial, testing, condition reports and fault finding. Happy to help give advise and work with the client to get the best finished look for what ever your electrical need is.
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Electrical- 30 May 2020
James was arrived at the site on time and completed the EicR report for me on the same day. The report came back unsatisfactory, but that was expected... thanks for your help James!
L.N.H Electrical Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
L.N.H Electrical Ltd covers a wide range of electrical services to a high standard, our pride and dedication into our work is 100%. We cover the following aspects of work + Domestic + Commercial + Industrial Work
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Electrical- 12 Mar 2024
Liam came out very quickly to quote for the job and has been easy to communicate with throughout. The work seems great and nice guy. Will hopefully get him back for future jobs. Thanks Liam.
JOL Electrical LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Electrical contractor undertaking all aspects of electrical work, from changing lights to complete installations! Friendly and polite as always! With more than 10 years experience I can tailor to the needs of any customer. Please get in touch with any questions or needs.
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Electrical- 30 Apr 2023
Great job done at a good price, highly recommend
Severn Volts Limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
Professional Electrician of 20 years experience in domestic and commercial installation, maintenance and testing and inspection. Providing outstanding customer service and excellent quality of work. Friendly and honest providing honest quotes with no hidden extras, reliable and trustworthy. CIS Gold Card electrician. Excellent insurance cover, asbestos awareness and health and safety conscious and safe contractor approved.
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Electrical- 24 Sep 2024
Fitted our defibrillator as requested.
Trydanwyr eryri electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Fully certified/ insured electrical company/ installer covering all of North Wales offering all aspects of electrical work both domestic and commercial.
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Electrical- 5 Feb 2019
A good job very well done! Prompt, efficient, polite. Thankyou.
Athena Electrical
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Over 14 years experience in all aspects of electrical work. Fully qualified and Part P registered. All works undertaken including Inspection and testing reports. Offering a friendly and reliable service, we pride ourselves on customer satisfaction
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Electrical- 24 Jun 2025
Did half the job, didn't finish second fix. Took all Labour from the job and didn't return to finish. Had to get somone else to finish the job, which wasn't easy and came at an extra cost.