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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MLP Electrics
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi I'm Mat from MLP Electrics. I am qualified to the latest edition of wiring regs, registered for all scope of works with NAPIT and fully insured for public liability and professional indemnity. I take huge pride in my work and complete all work to a very high standard. I enjoy working with clients and will always try and give options for you to consider when planning your project, no matter how big, or small.
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Electrical- 12 Sep 2021
Mathieu attended promptly confirmed details of job and proceeded to inspect my existing installation. Completed the job in timely and neat fashion entirely as I envisioned. Completed further inspection of the installation before issuing small works certificate. Left the work area clean and tidy. I have no problem recommending Mathieu.
Opulous Innovation Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Opulous Innovation was founded by director Aaron Wymark in 2004 with the vision to be leaders in electrical services and retail maintenance. With his origins as an electrical engineer, Aaron looked to bridge the gap between electrical contractors and retailers with a company that could cover a range of trades.
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Electrical- 31 Aug 2018
We used Opulous to fit our Ring Doorbell and I have to say they were extremely good from start to finish. The job was completed to a high standard and they knew exactly how the product worked. The engineer even helped set me up on the app to get the product working. Job was neat and tidy and the engineer hoovered up the mess! Thank you - would use these guys again.
Liam Forrest
Rating: 5 out of 5
With experience working in domestic, commercial and industrial surroundings I strive to provide the best service to the highest quality at a fair price.
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Electrical- 27 Aug 2023
Liam was great to deal with from start the finish. Came out to see the job and gave us a price we were really happy with and a date for installation. The socket installed quickly and he was really nice and great to talk to when here. Would definitely get Liam out for all electrical work we need in the future and would highly recommend.
Ryan Eldridge
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, im Ryan, im 29 years old and im a fully qualified Electrician. Ive been in the electrical trade for 13 years and i offer a service in all apsects of Electrical installation and maintenance. No job is too small. I pride myself on being Respectful, Clean, Punctual & and as helpful as possible to all my customers. Should i get shortlisted for your job, i will be Quick & Efficient in delivering you a high quality service. I look forward to hearing from you
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Electrical- 11 Nov 2023
Great job !! very friendly will definitely use again
VOLT TECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Rating: 5 out of 5
All Electrical work undertaken, newly formed Electrical company based in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire. Providing a 5 star service, At Volt tech Solutions we pride ourselves on going the extra mile to ensure we achieve a higher standard. Our work is mostly Domestic but is not limited.
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Electrical- 30 Oct 2023
We had a small electric job in the house. Will came round the same day and fixed it nicely and for a very competitive price. We highly recommend Will and will use his services again.
ELCERT
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
ELCERT is an independent company principally specialising in all forms of Electrical Work and maintenance. With 24 years of experience in the industry, our aim is to provide the best service with the minimum inconvenience in a efficient and reliable way. We cover all types of electrical works including Fire Alarms, Emergency Lighting, Landlord Certificates, PAT Testing, New Builds, Extensions, Rewires, Partial Rewires, Consumer Unit changes and many more.
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Electrical- 8 Aug 2024
Excellent from start to finish.
George&George
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are Qualified and experienced electricians covering West Yorkshire. Free quotations on all work and I will always do my best to beat any other quotation without compromising on quality and workmanship. Please see the rest of my profile for more details of services.
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We were really impressed by the electrician on my electrical complaint on my toilet light. Just watch, check and diagnosis the actual compalint and rectified promptly. He is very professional, friendly. Before that he did the installation and electrical works related to my washing machine installation few months back. Due to this friendly, professional and technical approaches only we selected him again for our electrical complaint. Great
S.N.RUSU LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are electricians with over 7 years experience with a commercial and domestic background. We offer every aspect of electrical installation with no job too small or big.
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Electrical- 13 Mar 2024
Ben Evans Electrical Contractors
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Electrically i started in the event lighting industry in 1999, then progressed through college gaining my level 3 Nvq in electrical installations and engineering, also passing my 2391 test and inspection this helps me to be registered and insured with the NIC EIC approved contractor and domestic installer schemes to gain a very respectful guarantee and validate any Part P requirements, my work will always be of high standard in every area of the industry.
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Electrical- 3 Dec 2025
Ben was amazing, his communication and promptness was impressive. He completed the work well too!
BS Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
NICEIC approved BS Electrical provides a range of services to both residential and commercial clients. We are dedicated to providing complete customer satisfaction and take pride in the quality of our work.
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Electrical- 27 Sep 2022
Great job! Very fast, efficient and friendly. Would definitely recommend!
Angus Limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
Overall I am a very dedicated and enthusiastic individual who is reliable, self motivated, target driven and hard working. A time-served and suitably qualified electrician with knowledge of electrical legislation, codes, and standards of practice. Physically fit for demanding work and willing to travel distance. Possessing an in depth knowledge of safety procedures for both construction and maintenance.
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Electrical- 21 Feb 2022
Excellent and fast service, I would definitely recommend, very friendly too.
Spot Electrical Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Spot Electrical Ltd is an electrical installation and refurbishment company. We are a family run bussiness with over two decades of experience. Whatever your problem or project we can help
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I had an electrical fault on the Living-room light not coming on and I did not know what the fault was, I knew it was not the fuse. Gary came and soon identified the problem, sorted it out, his workmanship was excellent explained everything to me, very professional and he even brought and fitted the bulb for me. Very friendly and pleasant
VB Electrical Contractors
Rating: 5 out of 5
As an electrical contractor with 35 years experience including both commercial and domestic installations I pride myself on being conscientious, profressional and always completing jobs to a high specification.
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Electrical- 4 Feb 2020
Vince provided excellent advice and options. All work was carried out with minimum fuss and all mess was cleared at the end of the day. I would highly recommend VB Electrical.
JB Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
We provide a reliable and friendly service to customers in Elmbridge, Woking, Runnymede and surrounding areas with competitive affordable prices.
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Electrical- 18 Oct 2017
Very resourceful, patient, helpful and polite. Explained everything he was doing and found the best solutions for all the work that was needed. Was always on time and finished the work in the time he quoted. Will continue to use him for all future electrical work in our restaurant.
TTM Build
Rating: 5 out of 5
We do all sorts of building projects from big newbuilds to one off floor fitting. We pride our selfs on our quality of work and we back it with a gaurantee. So you the customer has a piece of mind.
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Carpentry- 6 Oct 2011
Nozmul did an excellent job in erecting a stud wall and I was very happy with him and his work. I would recommend him as he knows his trade and he is very friendly.
Integrated Electrics
Rating: 5 out of 5
26 years experience in design, installation and maintenance/ service of heat pump systems.
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Central Heating- 23 Jan 2023
Very good quick tidy worker highly recommend. Shall use him again.