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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TDR Refined Electrics
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am hard working and take pride in finishing all tasks to a high degree. Honest and reliable looking to expand my own business
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Electrical- 1 Oct 2022
Tim from TDR fixed the problem. He did great job. Thanks
PDK Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
I have been working in the electrical field for the past 25 years, carrying out various types of electrical work including industrial, commercial and domestic, electrical testing and inspections, PAT and fault finding
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Electrical- 17 Apr 2024
Paul arrived on time and communicated with me throughout the process. Genuine and respectful individual, work was done professionally too. Would absolutely work with him again
P W Building & Property Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi. P W Building & Property Maintenance has been established for over 20 years and we cover all aspects of Building and Property Maintenance. NICEIC registered we cover all aspects of Domestic Electrical work from full rewires to socket changeovers.
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Roofing (Pitched)- 6 Dec 2021
Phil did a brilliant job replacing our roof tiles and was reliable and professional. Thank you
TF ELECTRICAL
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi my names Tyrone. I am a fully qualified electrician. I have over 5 years experience. I am hard working, realiable and all my work is carried out to a high standard. You can be assured that work carried out in your property is in safe hands.
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Electrical- 10 May 2019
Tyrone was a nice polite respectful guy, came on time and took his time over the job, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to friends.
Radley Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are a small electrical business operating in Oxfordshire. We have a range of electrical experience in both domestic and commercial projects. We have worked in homes, warehouses, building sites, NHS hospitals & science parks. Our combined experience leads us to fulfil projects to a high standard & provide customer satisfaction. Please ask if you have any questions
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Painting & Decorating- 19 Jul 2018
George did a fab job - very happy with all aspects
Entire Maintenance Services Ltd
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
We cover all aspects of maintenance works from decorating to roofing, electrical work, repairing doors, fitting new hinges or just general fixing and plumbing we unable to cover works that require a gas safe certification. We do resealing baths and showers, supplying and fitting new appliances were required. We have over 20 years experience in the industry. We pride ourselves on providing quality service.We are also registered members of Napit. We are a family run business.
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Electrical- 18 Jan 2019
Lee was very quick to respond and we are more than happy with his work. We would recommend without any question
LS Electrical
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
LS Electrical has been trading since 2001. We carry out all electrical work and electrical testing in Essex.
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Electrical- 23 Apr 2019
Leigh was great, very friendly and done a great job 😊would definitely hire again
HS Electricals
Rating: 5 out of 5
All electrical work taken, big or small jobs. Qualified electrician with 2 year of experience. Work carried out safely and to a high standard. I am building my profile as an electrician therefore charging reasonable price for all work undertaken. Get in touch for a quote.
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Electrical- 22 Jan 2023
Asked Harpreet to fit a new electric shower believing this to be the Problem. He quickly discovered it not to be the shower and resolved the electrical issue saving me the cost of a new shower. Also offered to fix a broken light switch while here and did so quickly and efficiently. Tidied up after himself and was polite and friendly throughout! Thank you! Also completed the job on a Sunday which was a major plus for me working long hours in the week it gave me change to get the job done promptly.Will defo hire again for more work.
Curtis electrical contractors
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi my name is Harry, I have been an electrician for 10 years, covering all types of private domestic and commercial work.
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After looking at a few local electricians, I arranged for Curtis Electrical Contractors to come out and provide me a quote for a new consumer unit, partial rewire, additional sockets and an outside socket as part of a new kitchen I was having fitted. They took on board what I wanted but also used their expertise to make suggestions as to what placements would work best with the layout of my kitchen and even managed to source some specific sockets my partner wanted. Harry and his team then carried out the work, they were very accommodating, completing the job to a high standard and leaving the place clean and tidy. They completed the second fix once the kitchen was in, keeping in touch throughout and doing their best to work around the other trades we had in. Everything was signed off and I was provided the certificates along with an electronic copy. Harry made a follow up call to make sure I was happy with everything. I have since had some other minor works carried out by them, which all went well. Overall I am really happy with the service I received on both occasions and highly recommend them if you are in need of an electrician.
Coombes electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi my name is Ethan and I am a level 3 qualified electrician working out of RCT area covering all aspects of electrical works. JIB Grade electrician 18th edition wiring regulations Full Re-wires Part Re-wires Decorative lights Additional sockets/lights Fault finding & Testing Garden Electrics Shed/Garage Electrics
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Electrical- 25 Sep 2022
Ethan was punctual and polite. He is an experienced electrician and carried out his work in a professional manner.
Electrical Sergi
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a fully qualified electrician with over 18 years experience. I am a commercial/domestic electrician and I specialise in EV chargers, DB changes and EICR’s as well as doing full or partial requires and all kind of electrical work. I have an NVQ level 3 Electrotechnical Services. My other qualifications are 18th edition, Inspection and testing, Level 3 certificate in design of electrical installations and the Nic EV Charging Course certificate. Please check my YouTube channel to see my jobs.
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Sergi did some electical work needed for my small business. He was very quick to come down and see what I needed. 3 days after his visit he came to complete the work which was done to a very high standard. Thanks Sergi
Andrew Bradshaw
Rating: 5 out of 5
25 year old qualified electrician based in Morecambe, I have been doing my craft since I left school, I aim to give you value for money as well as great work that will meet alll the latest requirements to legislation. All jobs undertaken none to big or small. Feel free to message for free quotes and advice anytime!
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Electrical- 1 Jun 2022
Andrew contacted me very promptly and kept me up to date with his arrival time. Job sorted very efficiently. Very professional and fair. Would highly recommend.
Reg
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, I am a fully qualified electrician who takes on all aspects of domestic work from small jobs to big and I am reasonably priced.
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Electrical- 15 Jun 2023
Suraj was on time, polite, extremely efficient and competent in his work. The cooker was connected, tested to check it was working. No concerns, he was polite at all times. Highly recommend again and would call him again
DB Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Here at DB Electrical, we normally carry out domestic works but have been doing some commercial work recently. You can rest assured that all work will be carried out to the highest standards every time.
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Electrical- 2 Aug 2022
Solid work at a fair price, would certainly employ again. Thanks.
DSmale
Rating: 5 out of 5
Electrical installations for Domestic housing small office / shops etc. Data installs, cat5e/cat6/6a. Fibre installs, single and multi mode.
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Electrical- 6 May 2019
excellent. well executed work, on time, efficient, tidy and clean.
Sam Waters Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Domestic & Commercial Electrician based in Kent with 10 years experience.
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Electrical- 6 Sep 2025
Sam came and re-wired our kitchen few years back. He also put in an outside light and double outside wall socket. Once the kitchen was fitted, Sam came back to fit the new lights, sockets and switches. Would recommend.