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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Rygol Electrical Services Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
We provide our services to all aspects of domestic and commercial maintenance and installation work.
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Electrical- 21 Nov 2022
Leon was brilliant - problem-solved our issue, went above and beyond to help sort things out, was quick and efficient and really tidy! Would DEFINITELY recommend him.
maziyar salehi
Rating: 5 out of 5
MAZ Electrical Contractors Ltd provides professional electrical services for residential, commercial and data centre projects. We specialise in installations, containment systems, testing, maintenance and fault finding, delivering high-quality workmanship, reliable service and competitive pricing.
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Electrical- 29 Jun 2023
Prompt response, very professional and knowledgeable. Courteous and respectful. I will patronise him again.
Andrade Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Im a fully qualified Niceic registered electrician with over 20 years experience. I undertake industrial, commercial, domestic installations and maintenance.
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Electrical- 6 Sep 2021
Easy communication, completed work to a good standard and in a good timescale. Will use again for future work.
Excelserve Electrical Contractors
Rating: 5 out of 5
Fully qualified and highly skilled professionals who can provide expertise to meet your requirements on a wide range of services. Whatever the job, we are dedicated to a fast and reliable service. We pride ourselves on taking great care, ensuring all work is finished to a high standard.
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Electrical- 27 Dec 2021
Jozef and his team did a fantastic job of re-wiring my house. The cleanliness and communication was excellent throughout. The quality of his work is second to none and I’ll have no issue having him back to work on future projects! Thanks Jo
Scott Freeman
Rating: 5 out of 5
Im an electrician with 20 years experience, specialising in domestic rewires. All domestic work undertaken from changing a light/ socket to full rewire. Soffit lights, extra sockets, downlights, hive heating, kitchen rewires, fault finding. Fully qualified upto latest regulations (18th edition)
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Electrical- 23 Jul 2023
Full house rewire carried out by Scott and his team and we couldn't be happier with the results. Skilled, professional, friendly and trustworthy, the guys turned what we expected to be a stressfull experience into breeze. Worked quickly and left, surprisingly, very little damage to the house. Highly recommended.
Honeycomb Electrical Limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
I’m an NICEIC Approved Contractor . Highly Qualified Electrician including 18th edition. Fully insured. 25+ Years of experience in domestic and commercial work. Polite, honest, punctual and provide high quality work. Condition reports for your property- Periodic Inspection and Testing EICR reports, fault repair and trouble-shooting, Outdoor power, Electric Vehicle Charge Points, Re-wires, New Fuse boxes, New Sockets. Beautiful lighting either in or outside your house. Guarantee provided.
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Electrical- 5 Sep 2020
The job was completed at a high quality. Nick was extremely polite and nice to have around. Definitely will used his services again and can vouch for his work.
LJB ELECTRICAL
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi I’m Lee I’m self employed from East Lothian with 15 years experience. Undertaking kitchen renovations, consumer unit change overs to full rewires, I’m also governed by NICEIC as an approved contractor.
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Electrical- 31 Mar 2023
Lee Buchanan arrived on time, and carried out the required electrical work very efficiently and neatly.
Simply Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Simply Electrical Services are a small team of Electrical contractors that undertake all electrical installation, maintenance and testing services within Beds, Bucks and Herts. Fully insured, Part P registered, CHAS Accredited and Trustmark endorsed.
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Electrical- 7 Apr 2019
Got a bathroom light replaced, instead of the original job of replacing extractor fan, due to requiring an EICR report. However light works great, happy with all the advice Carl gave, and will definitely use Simply Electrical again.
Tye Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Domestic & Commercial Electrician NAPIT registered Government Trustmark Certified
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Electrical- 13 Jun 2023
Excellent service and advice. Definitely recommended.
Flix electrics
Rating: 5 out of 5
Flix Electrics is a modern electrical firm with experience in all aspects of electrics including domestic, industrial and commercial. We are fully insured and a proud member of JIB and Napit. We keep up to date with new ideas and technology but can also keep things basic if that is what you require.
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Electrical- 7 Aug 2020
Felix was excellent and did a great job diligently and quickly. Thank you!
James Contracts
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a fully qualified and well trained Electrician with 11 years experience in all aspects of electrical installations from commercial and industrial units, through domestic re-wires and alternative energy. I take great pride in my work and offer a quick and personal service at a competitive rate.
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Electrical- 24 Oct 2016
James provided a competitive quote and proposed an innovative method for meeting my requirement, which was a little more complex than the title might suggest. I was especially impressed by how he considered the future-proofing of the work. James has a good eye for detail and I am very happy with the finished project in terms of both function and look. The garage was left in a tidy state and all the safety certificates were issued promptly on completion. There were a couple of features that weren't completed on the day due to unavailability of parts, however these were completed shortly afterwards. I would definitely look to employ James on future projects and recommend him to others.
Hammy
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Upgrade consumer unit, full writing, downlighting, Fault finding and repairs, Garden lighting, Electric shower units, Emergency call-out.
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Handyman- 11 Jul 2024
Went nice.
MD Electrical
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
MD Electrical. MD ELECTRICAL is a new and upcoming family run electrical company in the South Wales area, located in Cardiff. Carry out all aspects of electrical work in the domestic, commercial and industrial sectors.
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Electrical- 22 Dec 2021
Matthew was very friendly and efficient, we only had a couple of small jobs that needed doing but this was no problem, great job thank you!
BOWER DEVLIN ELECTRICAL LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
DKB Electrical UK prides ourselves on a polite and friendly service with very competitive rates. We have experience of over 20 years in the trade. We are signed up to STROMA this a governing body which allows us to sign off all work and issue certificates. We mainly deal with domestic properties but undertake all electrical works.
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Electrical- 23 Sep 2018
Overall a good job done. Very competitive pricing and all efforts made to try to make an incredibly messy job manageable. The efficiency in completing the job was very impressive too. Communication was also very good.
Urmson Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Urmson Electrical Services offer reliable professional & honesty on every project we carry out. We are fully time served electrician’s that work to a very high standard priding ourselves in quality workmanship. We offer a complete service for any electrical installation or repair that needs to be carried out, our prices are very competitive, don’t hesitate to call. Available 24/7
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Electrical- 10 Jan 2023
Fast response and very efficient
G.L.Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
I’m a fully qualified fully insured electrician. I specialise in Electric vehicle charging install, maintenance and servicing. I also carry out all other electrical installation, maintenance and fault diagnosis and rectification
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Electrical- 11 Apr 2023
Excellent service from George and great price .