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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TJD electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
TJD Electrical are a West Midlands based electrical firm with many years experience. Get in touch for all of your electrical needs.
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Electrical- 14 Feb 2021
TJD Electrical were very polite and professional. I Would thoroughly recommend them. They conducted a full re wire and wired the new extension. Will definitely use them again in future.
S and K Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are an NICEIC Part-P registered domestic electrical installation service, ready to help you achieve exactly what you want for your home, project or business. Full re-wires, consumer unit upgrades, kitchen/bathroom refurbishments, outbuildings, extra sockets and lights.
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Electrical- 21 Dec 2022
Steve was extremely helpful and pleasant- recommended
SG Electrics
Rating: 5 out of 5
WE THANK ALL FOR THE WONDERFUL FEEDBACKS. Please note: if we don't respond to your invitation for a quote it means we are unavailable. We can only do so much. We do rewires, general repairs, consumer unit upgrade, CCTV, landlord certificate, certification, lighting, sockets, security lighting, etc.
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Electrical- 28 Aug 2018
Stephen was the nicest tradesman we have ever employed the services of. Kind considerate and does an excellent job. We have had Stephen back to our building project on many occasions and he has always done an excellent job with good sound advice with ideas we have had. I would highly recommend Stephen and still have more work we require completing and Stephen will be the first person I contact to get the work completed.
Elevate Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Fully qualified electrician with 10 years of experience, covering RCT and surrounding areas. We put quality workmanship first and take huge pride in every job to give our customers a professional service they can rely on.
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Electrical- 12 Jun 2022
Great work all round at a great price.
Goliath Security & Electrical
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Based in Liverpool, Goliath do All aspects of Electrical work and plumbing work. We only use qualified tradesmen. We do all aspects of the trade from small to large jobs.
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Electrical- 23 Feb 2020
Excellent job from Tom would highly recommend to family and friends.
Ollie Howick Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am an electrician with 12 years experience. I provide predominantly domestic electrical services including alterations/additions, full or partial rewires, consumer unit changes, EICRs and fault finding. I am NAPIT registered as a competent person able to certify work carried out and also fully insured.
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Electrical- 4 Sep 2023
Ollie was extremely helpful, efficient and communicative. I would definitely hire him again for any electrical problem.
Electro Technical Midlands Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Domestic Electrical works We offer a full Electrical inspection and testing Certificationservice registered with NAPIT. This includes Condition reports landlord certificates Installation certificates and Minor works certificates. Supporting this is a corrective action service following any reports that require cations Should you be troubled with a domestic electrical fault we can rectify or repair this to keep you and your families safe All work is fully insured and quoted before commencement
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6 landlord electrical certificates completed on time as promised and within budget ....I Would nt hesitate to recommend Pinder
Davenport Smart Technologies Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
An electrical business, which handles all aspects of electrical work undertaken. No job is too big or too small, too technical or simple. Ranging from re-wires, fire alarms, car chargers, CCTV, maintenance and any other request.
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Electrical- 13 Dec 2022
What a fab contractor. Reliable, professional, clean and tidy and a fair price. This contractor will do a great job for whomever contracts with him 👍
Houghton and Son Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are Houghton Electrical, a family owned and managed company trading since 1980. We cover anything from domestic to commercial projects. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest standards of work at reasonable prices. We are NICEIC and Chas approved, all of our engineers are 18th edition trained and working to the highest of standards.
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Electrical- 19 Aug 2019
On time. Efficient. Very friendly.
RESOLUTE ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
We undertake all residential and commercial electrical work including inspection and testing
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Cris was recommended to me by a friend of mine and he was fantastic. He re-wired our office space with LED lighting with smart controls, new sockets and data points for every desks, door entry system and CCTV. I would highly recommend his company and definitely use his service again.
DT ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are are recently formed Electrical contracting company trading since 2016 we have 2 City and Guilds 2391 and 2394/2395 17th edition jib approved electricians with 16 experience with extensive knowledge of domestic commercial and industrial contracting work we are currently undergoing a extensive testing and inspection contract for a local manufacturing business after the new office block we completed for them.
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Electrical- 25 Jun 2017
Competitive price, good communication, arrived on time and completed all work to high standards. All certificates sent in timely manner after installation. Dave and Terry very friendly, honest advice given.
PCB Electrical Contractors Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Electrical Contractors. Niceic Approved Contractor. Domestic, commercial and industrial work undertaken. Pat testing undertaken.
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Electrical- 27 Jan 2019
Good quality work, affable, nice guy. Unfortunately took a day longer than anticipated and costs changed, which were amicably discussed and resolved. Will definitely invite him in again if needed. Thank you, Paul, for the lovely work.
RS Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
All electrical works undertaken, NAPIT registered. I have 20 years experience and pride myself on giving an honest and reliable service.
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Electrical- 30 Sep 2022
Speedy and professional. Definitely would use again
Cashell Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am an independent electrician providing domestic and commercial electrical services. I also have extensive experience of CCTV and ANPR systems.
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Electrical- 1 Aug 2023
Nice smart Friendly Young Man . Did very good job! Very Happy to have him again ! 100% Happy with him.
Matronixs Electrical works
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
We offer Reliable Electrical solutions for homes & businesses across the UK. From expert installation to fast-response repairs, we deliver safe, compliant, and future-ready electrical service you can trust.
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Electrical- 15 Sep 2026
Did the job perfectly and in a nice timely fashion. Will use again for little odd electrical handyman jobs.
Volts2Amps
Rating: 5 out of 5
Volts2Amps is a small family run business, we pride ourselves on being professional, honest, affordable and extremely friendly. All of our team are fully qualified and insured, we offer a wide range of services from replacing light fittings and sockets to electrical safety reports and full rewires. Feel free to call us anytime as we are always happy to help.
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Electrical- 24 Feb 2020
Lee did a great job checking all the electrics in our buy to let property and issuing the necessary safety certificate. He was polite, efficient and quick in his work. Would definitely recommend!