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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LVS Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Stamford based electrical contractors carrying out all aspects of electrical work. Napit registered, Nest pro installer and certified Podpoint installer.
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Electrical- 20 Jun 2022
Came to the property and finished the project all within 5 hours. Incredible service and a very polite. Highly recommend
A.N.T Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
I’m Antony and I have experience in all types of electrical work. From fitting Spot lights to rewiring Large high end exclusive premises. I’ve been in the industry for over 15 years.
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Wired garden lighting and speakers Ant was clean and a quick worker who understood what I was trying to achieve and pointed me in the direction of what to do with the lighting. It was complete to a high standard and would recommend highly
JPM Electrical Solutions
Rating: 5 out of 5
Electrical contractor, installation, testing and certification, domestic, commercial and industrial.
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Electrical- 2 Mar 2022
So happy, John come out in about half an hour and took his time to communicate with me (im deaf). He got me sorted in no time. I would and will highly recommend him to anyone needing an electrician.
Dark side to light
Rating: 5 out of 5
Qualified Electrician/Handyman For many years now i have completed lots of DIY jobs for family & friends. This included electrical work. with enjoying all the work especially the electrical work, i decided to take this more seriously. I have passed my 18th edition, Part P & i also have my ECS card. I am well on my way to receiving an NVQ & Gold Card. I will take on any job large or small, at a very reasonable prices.
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Electrical- 29 Aug 2020
Excellent!! Arrived at stated time, very helpful, went over and above the time,because it was a fiddly job.,and charged no extra. I would recommend him 100per cent.
Simply Stairlifts Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Fully Qualified electrician, Design - Install- Test
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Electrical- 28 May 2021
Jack did a wonderful job, especially considering how difficult the house made the situation. Arrived on time and presented himself well, so he made a great first impression and continued to uphold that throughout multiple visits. When choosing between candidates for the job, I was swayed by his swift and detailed responses. I'll definitely be contacting him again if I need future electrical work.
Ecotech Mechanical & Electrical services Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Ecotech Mechanical & Electrical Ltd based in Birmingham Central has expanded into a medium sized electrical contracting company, who provides services for clients throughout the UK. We cover all different aspects of electrical installations from Social & Domestic installations, Commercial and industrial works which Include: • NICEIC Approved • Power & Lighting Installs • CCTV • Door Access Control • Fire Alarm Install • AC • Gate Access • EICR (compliance testing)
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Repair of broken lighting around site. Fast and able to work around us.
RMD Electrical Data & Facilities Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
RMD Electrical & Data Contractors are a family run, friendly and reliable electrical company who consider no job as too big or too small. Based in Gloucester, our team of NAPIT qualified, professional electricians have over 30 years of experience in the industry. We consistently offer value and quality to commercial, domestic and Industrial customers and pride ourselves on the positive feedback that we get from our many satisfied customers.
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Electrical- 26 Nov 2021
Clear quotes and talked us through all the steps. Ended up doing quite a few more jobs. Worked very hard and all done to a good quality. Would recommend Rich
Specialised Technical Services Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, Your local Cheshire Electrical Contractors based in Holmes Chapel and covering all of Cheshire, Manchester, North Staffordshire and surrounding areas. City & Guilds qualified, NICEIC Approved Contractor, Part P Registered and fully Insured for £2 Million. We specialise in domestic electrical work - from new builds, extensions, re-furbs, re-wires and alterations. We also offer call outs for repairs, faults and emergencies. A family run, local business, trading since 2000.
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Electrical- 2 Jun 2021
We used Kevin for a full rewire of a house we purchased back in March 2020. We were specifically looking for someone competent, experienced doing full rewires and and that was part P certified. We got was a perfect job; with attention to detail that was way beyond our expectations. Kevin was very flexible and accommodating as we significantly added to the work as we went along. He was punctual, tidy and worked well with the other trades we had on site. I would have absolutely no problem thoroughly recommending Kevin.
Live Wire Solutions Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Live Wires Solutions Ltd is a highly qualified, experienced and reputable electrical company based in Goodrich, Ross-on-Wye. We cover Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Bristol and South Wales. We offer a full range of electrical services - domestic and commercial; completed at the highest of standards and at competitive rates. NICEIC registered. What we do: Consumer Unit Upgrades House Rewires Sockets & Lighting Electric Shower & Fans PAT Testing Fault Finding
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Electrical- 1 Mar 2021
I gathered several quotes for a variety of indoor and outdoor jobs on a relative new build property. Jacobs quote was full and comprehensive and he got off to a great start, promptly showing as promised and identifying exactly the extent and scope of the job which was meticulously listed in his communication. The job was labour intensive, with hardcore digging and extensive cabling. He worked for two solid weeks installing an outdoor system using LED strips around raised decking, sunken lighting around the drive perimeter and staired side entrance, spa points and future proofing for additional garden bed lights. He completed balcony lighting and indoor jobs too many to mention. What a find he is. We are simply overjoyed with the results, it’s stunning and you would never guess there had been such disruption. It’s immaculately completed, he stayed overtime to leave everything pristine and true to word completed everything on time,to cost and quality. We have had at least 2 dozen trades supplying work for our home including other electricians. Some have been better than others but Jacobs work ethic pride and enthusiasm make him a unique resource. As you can tell after two weeks we are hugely grateful to him for delivering and could go on further as to the quality of his work. We would suggest you deal with him directly to find out for yourselves what a consummate professional he is. The Bevington’s
West Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
West Electrical Services has been serving London, Slough,Oxford and Reading since 2015. Registered with Napit competant person scheme. We offer 24/7/365 emergency electrical call out service and cover all domestic installation and certifications.
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Electrical- 14 Jul 2018
Kam is an excellent electrician, highly recommended.
RS BALL ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Rating: 5 out of 5
Experienced within domestic and commercial settings, Design, Inspection, Installation and fault rectification. Customer relations is something I have always made a big part of what I do, communication from start to finish and achieving the desired outcome for customers is at the very top of my list. You will always recieve a high standard of workmanship at a reasonable price. Knowing your work has been completed to regulations, you will have peace of mind with an insurance backed guarantee.
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Electrical- 21 Sep 2021
Work completed promptly and efficiently. Ryan explained everything very carefully as he worked. Very reasonable charges. We will use him again and would definitely recommend him. So great to meet such a friendly, reliable and helpful man.
Boxr Electrical & Maintenance Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
At Boxr Electrical we do not only carry out all types of electrical work, but we also undertake complete kitchen installs,bathroom installs and small building works. As we are able to perform all of these works, it's better for our customer as they only have to deal with one company to get the complete job done.
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Electrical- 10 Nov 2022
Nathan is really a nice guy and he really did a good job . Thank you so much
William Gray
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a registered Domestic installer with NIC EIC. I have 2 years experience but have recently started to work for myself. I am 18th edition qualified and I will certify all of my own work. I am happy to add or change sockets/lights, install power to garages/sheds, add external sockets and lighting, full or partial rewire. I can also install car chargers and PAT test.
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Electrical- 14 Dec 2021
William did a fantastic job, and did more than what was expected. The prices on his quote were very reasonable, and he arrived exactly when he said he would. A really genuine nice guy., I would not hesitate in using him again or recommending him to others.
D&B Electrical Solutions
Rating: 5 out of 5
Electrical contractors working in and around the East Midlands with many years of experience.
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Electrical- 27 Feb 2023
Arrived before it got really dark- had brought the new encased strip light with them- took them about 30mins to do the job and switch the electricity back on. 2 man team who got straight on with the job and fitted a modern strip light which is very bright when switched on- think £130 was a bit steep for replacing the light unit, even including the time needed to fetch a new unit but it was an urgent job as I couldn’t safely cook a meal in the kitchen by torchlight! Very pleased by their willingness to explain what needed doing and for disposing of the old strip light etc- friendly and helpful- good job - well done. My only quibble was the price- bit steep for half an hour’s work but worth it to have 2 properly qualified electricians do a safe installation- mains electricity needs proper safety regulation and I didn’t know enough to do the job myself up to required health and safety standards so I am very relieved to be able to move safely round my kitchen for cooking, cleaning and doing laundry . On the whole, very satisfied by the results and their patience in answering my questions. As skilled workers, they can claim a good price. Electricians can charge £50 just for a 10 minute job wiring in an electric cooker so no doubt it was the going rate and they wasted no time getting the job done-excellent!
Pete
Rating: 5 out of 5
Repairs, Building maintenance
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Handyman- 20 Jun 2022
Pete is friendly, personable, has good communication skills and took time to listen to our requirements and clarify his understanding of discussion . He is methodical, efficient and his work is neat, tidy and work finished to a very high standard . Pete is safety conscious of himself and those around him . He is honest and his prices are affordable. Pete had all the tools/equipment needed to complete our work and much more.
Competent Electrical Limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
Competent Electrical Ltd detail-orientated electricians serving Birmingham, Solihull and its surrounding areas. We cover all aspect of domestic and commercial electrical work, both indoor and out- so whether you need an electrician to install a new light, additional socket or undertake a complete rewire or solve an electrical problem we can help.
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Excellent work done. I would recommend to my family and friends if they require electrical work done