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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Pointhill Electrical Limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
• Qualified & Experienced Electrician. • Friendly and Reliable Services. • Clean and Tidy. • Committed to affordable, high quality service. I am an NICEIC contractor, fully accredited and insured for your piece of mind. NICEIC Platinum Promise guarantees all work for 6 years, at no extra cost to you. 8+ years experience. Completed a 3-4 year City & Guilds apprenticeship. For the past 4 years I have been working with home owners and landlords to complete home improvement projects.
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He is ponctual, professional, cleaning as well as answered questions about the job with confidence , explaining to me every thing he will do on my extract fan.What’s more, solved the problem easily in good time. I really recommend Joshua.
Dknoble Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Over 15 years experience. Worksmanship will be 100% and respect to yourself and property. Customers focus is my number one aim
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Electrical- 19 Nov 2020
Danny and Jon at NBEC provided a highly professional, good value service from quoting through to the job its self. I couldn't recommend them highly enough and to boot they're a really lovely bunch of trustworthy guys.
Jack seville
Rating: 5 out of 5
8 years electrical experience All electrical works New installs Repair work Fault finding Test and inspection
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Electrical- 10 Jun 2020
Really nice guy, great job highly recommend. I would definitely use Jack again for future jobs.
My power
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi everyone I am electrician engineer Here and Many years we are working in construction site
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Electrical- 19 Jun 2022
Laertis is a top man and is a highly skilled professional electrician. It is evident when you speak to him, through his work, very neat finish. I am very happy to see the outcome of the electrical works that has elevated the ambience of the house to the next level. The lounge area has now got its new face after installing ceiling lights. Running new feed for the lights was never easy task, the new wiring was fitted with less disruption to the walls, this means less work for myself to touch up the surfaces later on, thanks to Laertis. This was possible because Laertis had to work his way through entry and exit points very carefully, patiently and more importantly not rushing through things when in doubt. After this Laertis replaced consumer unit that now looks so very neat but more importantly is now compliant and risk averse, the house is now secure. Other than this Laertis helped with other small installation works on the same day. Based on the outcome of the works I highly recommend Laertis to everyone
NR ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Rating: 5 out of 5
Fully qualified Domestic & Commercial Contractor carrying out all aspects of electrical work.
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Electrical- 13 Oct 2022
When someone turns up when they say and do the job and give good advice it all adds up to being all you want. I’d use him again
Nigel Fuller
Rating: 5 out of 5
Domestic Electrical services
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Electrical- 4 Oct 2018
Nigel did a fantastic job of installing all the new lights, switches and sockets throughout the house. He even made safe the wiring in the bathroom and kindly labelled the Distribution Board as it was incorrect! Very happy with Nigel's work and will definitely hire him again for future work. 5*
ALO Electrical & Security
Rating: 5 out of 5
full qualified electrician to 18th edition, 8 years experience. main back ground is fire alarm, intruder alarm, CCTV, Door access systems. anything from mains interlinked smoke alarms, to addressable monitored fire alarm systems. intruder alarms that can be linked directly to your phone, so you always know whats happening at home. SSAIB REGISTERED
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Electrical- 11 Feb 2019
Antoni fitted the fan today and worked really hard throughout the day. Very polite and left the place clean. Looking forward to hiring for the next project
Itamar Medeiros
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a fully qualified Electrician specialising in domestic and commercial installation with +15 yrs experience. All my jobs fully comply with the relevant electrical regulations (BS7671:2008) and current h&s standards. I ensure my jobs are completed at the agreed time and to the highest standard.
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Electrical- 26 Nov 2022
Lovely man Worked hard . Explained everything
TWO-2-FIX LIMITED
Rating: 5 out of 5
There are two of us. Phil and Terry .. Between us we have 70 years of experience .. Electrical maintenance and repairs, painting and decorating, plumbing, office maintenance and assembly.. We are Handymen...
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Electrical- 5 Jul 2022
Great guys and very professional. I would highly recommend them and would use again on another project.
Mark Daniel Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
I’m Mark, a qualified, JIB Gold Card Certified electrician and NIC EIC Approved contractor, with over 16years experience. All domestic and commercial work undertaken, * Rewires * Distribution Boards * Electrical Conditioning Reports (EICR's) * Lighting & Sockets * Call outs & Fault Finding Reasonable pricing, giving you great service, with value for money! If you have Electrical needs, give me a call, I can help with your requirements, with peace of mind and quality service.
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Electrical- 5 Aug 2019
Very professional and friendly. Did a great job! Definitely recommend.
SSI Pat Testing & Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
We carry out all types of work in domestic properties, ranging from replacing a light all the way up to a full rewire. No job is too big or small for us. We carry out electrical inspections on behalf of landlords (EICR). We also do Pat Testing. Our business is registered with NAPIT, all our notifiable work is overseen by NAPIT. We have years of experience in electrical testing. Being a family run business, we are proud of the work we do.
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Electrical- 7 Dec 2021
The gentleman that came was very polite and helpful he sorted our problem 100% happy
DENNIS electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Dennis electrical is a N Wales electrical company, a company set for all your electrical needs. 5 years experience of kitchen and bathroom installs, to full re wires. Even just additional points in existing property’s. Fully insured and fully qualified. A member of the Nic eic we call fully certify any electrical work done. We believe in good quality workmanship, keeping disruption to a minimum and high customer satisfaction, always aiming to get Beyond customer expectation. Get in touch today!
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Electrical- 16 Oct 2019
It takes a lot to impress me, and Rob did. Rob was fast efficient and knew what he was doing. He explained and discussed everything. He was neat and tidy, turned up when he said he would and finished the job when he said he would. I would highly recommend Rob
Ken Grant property maintenance
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
I have a small private company which specialises in providing a service for most trades property maintenance related we s/fit kitchens and bathrooms to the highest standard and customer care is our biggest priority if you need a job done give me a call please Look forward to hearing from you Ken Grant
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Handyman- 26 Oct 2026
Excellent service, arrived on time, work carried out perfectly. Would recommend!
Bennett Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Friendly, Reliable, Affordable. Bennett Electrical Services is NAPIT registered contractor with over 17 years experience in the electrical industry, covering Birmingham and the surrounding areas.
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Electrical- 20 Mar 2022
Ben Bennett provided a good service
Laing Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
We deal in all your Household electrical installation and dealing with all electrical certification requirements such as EICR and EIC. Installing to the highest standards and compliance.
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Electrical- 14 Jun 2022
Jamie was quick, friendly and his quote was the cheapest out of the 3 I received.
Oakdale Electrical Contractors Limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
Are you looking for a professional and reliable electrician? Oakdale Electrical are a family-owned business, covering Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire, and West Yorkshire. Trusted by homeowners for more than 10 years, we provide a full range of electrical installation and maintenance services. Get in touch today for a free, no-obligation quote.
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Electrical- 24 Oct 2022
Brilliant team, really happy with the outcome and would highlighy recommend. Mike re-wired a number of fittings for us in our new property and worked with amazing precision and neatness, went above and beyond to get the job completed in time but without rushing and compromising on the result. Cheers guys, was a pleasure working with you!