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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MK electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
My name is Michael I am a experienced fully insured Stroma Certified Part P domestic electrician, fully versed in BS7671 17th edition. I am consensus, punctual tidy and professional. I can offer all types of electrical work including updating fuse boards etc to current regulations. All notifiable work will be certified and notification automatically made to the relevant local authority, all included with in the quotation. No job too small will change a socket plate to a full rewire
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Electrical- 26 Jul 2018
Great job, quick and very efficient. Highly rated. thank you :-)
Leys Electrical services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Fully qualified electrician covering all aspects of work. Get in touch for a free quote .
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Electrical- 5 Oct 2022
Sam was absolutely brilliant. Great communication, good response time and he's done a great job. Recommended
Egis
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Are you looking for a qualified and reliable electrician for reasonable price? Then you need me. I have 10 years experience in UK. Can be flexible to any enquiry you have. Starting at consulting and finishing with work done on time. Best quality service is one of my strengths that I suggest to everyone, who needs some help with small or big electrical issues. I also able to solve any other problem including plumbing, carpenter, painting, etc.
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Electrical- 28 Dec 2016
What can I write that has not been written already. A very polite, professional who gets on with the job and works to a high standard. Came on time, did everything that was asked and more, very pleaed with the work and would not hesitate in recommending him. Will be calling him for future work.
Colin Evans Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi my name is Colin I’m a fully qualified and part p registered electrician working in Coventry and Warwickshire area. I take great pride in my work and offer a professional, reliable service at reasonable prices that is fully guaranteed and insured. Working mainly on domestic properties covering anything from changing a socket to a full rewire. So for a local electrician you can trust and a free quote before i start any work.
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Electrical- 1 Sep 2022
Excellent. Professional, Affordable, tidy and helpful. Very happy with the quality of the work. Highly recommended. Will not hesitate to use Colin again if the need arises.
CMK Electrical
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
We are a small family run electrical business and have only just joined my builder but I've been an electrician for 19 years and would be happy to come and give you a free quote for the works you would like done. I am NICEIC registered and fully qualified. You can either email me or call me.
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Electrical- 1 Feb 2019
Very efficient and pleasant - got the job done quickly and for a good price and even talked me through the process.
R Electrical Solutions
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Sole trader business 7+ years of on site electrical experience working in industrial commercial and domestic. At R E S we offer a combined knowledge from tele communications, security, home automation, smoke detection, EV charging and general power and lighting.
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Electrical- 13 Oct 2026
Luke came out quickly and fixed the issue. Still waiting to here back from him over a longer term fix.
Precision Power Electrics LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi I’m Jamie at Precision Power Electrics Ltd. - All aspects of electrical work undertaken to an excellent standard. - NAPIT accredited -Transparent pricing - Dust sheets and hoover brought to every job! 👍🏻
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Electrical- 28 Jan 2022
First class work by very competent tradesman. Will highly recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Aris Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Based in Heaton Moor, we undertake small electrical jobs across Stockport and South Manchester. NICEIC Domestic Installer and Registered Competent Person Electrical, covering notifiable and non-notifiable work. Hold 2m public liability insurance and offer NICEIC Platinum Promise Guarantee. Non-emergency domestic electrical work undertaken by appointment, relevant electrical certificates issued for all works undertaken to include where applicable building regulations certificate of compliance.
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Electrical- 4 Feb 2023
Cameron is polite, friendly, professional and very knowledgeable. He has done a great job with the ev charger, testing it with his equipment to ensure the charger and internal circuit was connected and working properly. Cameron clearly knows what he is doing , calculating existing load to ensure the additional chargepoint wouldn't cause problems. Even waited for me to plug the new charger into the car to ensure I was happy and offered to return if there were problems. We had a faulty unit initially but he returned to fit the new unit and fitted it around my time also - it's been a long time since the last tradesperson was a drain on cash or energy! Communications were clear, and frequent. Would happily answer any questions and called when requested/agreed. Turning up when agreed, leaving no mess. All costs agreed upfront. No pushy sales tactics. Open to suggestions and asked the important questions. One could only ask for all tradesmen to be like this and I will not be hesitating in recommending Cameron. Will also be hiring for further work in future.
KY Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
An Approved Electrician with 15 years experience working within the industry. I have spent the time throughout my career so far working in all the different disciplines of the trade, these being commercial, heavy industrial, domestic and also marine. I will be happy to price any job regardless of how big or small. Interested in rewires, comsumer unit changes, adding power points or lighting.
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Electrical- 24 Nov 2019
Great job, already booked again
DGW Electrical Services Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Your local electricians, offering extremely competitive pricing. Providing you with electrical services, with years over 14 years experience in the electrical industry, in both domestic and commercial sector from approved electricians. We are proud to deliver the highest possible standard and professionalism with all jobs, when carrying out the work necessary for you. We have close relationships with our customers working with you at all times to achieve the goals we both desire.
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Electrical- 29 Jan 2022
Small job, but well done. Prompt response, punctual and very pleasant worker. I highly recommend Dan.
John the sparky
Rating: 5 out of 5
A small domestic electrical company, all your electrical needs from rewire to changing light fitting. Part p regestered through the niceic.
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Electrical- 7 Oct 2018
John done a wonderful job very polite and professional about the work he carried out for us I would highly recommend John to carry out work for future clients
PDG Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
PDG Electrical is an electrical company you can trust to do the job right. NICEIC approved With 20 years experience in domestic, commercial and industrial sectors we can provide and guarantee any electrical work that is needed.
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Paul has undertaken all the electrical work for a project to convert my garage to a bedroom and en-suite and for the installation of my new kitchen. He has also installed garden lighting and undertaken a full house electrical survey, where he has identified and corrected problems with the wiring largely caused previously by less scrupulous electricians. I cannot recommend Paul highly enough. He is honest, reliable, thorough, professional and very friendly. Nothing is ever too much trouble and his prices are fair and good value for money given the high standards he sets himself and the extra time he invests to get things spot on.
CC Electrical Services Ltd1
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, my name is Callum and have been the owner of CC Electrical Services for around 3 years. I have been working as an electrician for over 13 years. I am fully qualified to the 18th edition, a member of Napit and fully insured. Specialising in domestic work I'm able to install, fault find, test and certificate. I pride myself on carrying out work to the highest quality.
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Electrical- 23 Mar 2023
Callum did a great job. He understood the job and did it without any problems. There was some glitch with the system and he came back to sort it as well. I recommend Callum as he provides a quote and provides his service well.
DW Cook Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
I'm a qualified electrician & plumber whose been in business in Norfolk for 25 years.Work includes changing a plug to full rewires,fixing leaky taps to fitting a complete bathroom suite.I pride myself in giving a friendly,reliable,& professional service that fulfils my customers wishes.
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Electrical- 14 Oct 2019
Punctual and reliable. A good service provided at a reasonable cost. Very happy!
TA Electrical Services Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, I am a experienced and qualified electrician who has been in the business for over 10 years. I am certified and very reliable. I have been doing Electrical Installation Conditon Reporting for over 7 years and have excellent experience in Domestic, Commercial and Industrial.
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Electrical- 19 Nov 2022
Very professional and excellent work. Will hire again
GP Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
I’m a qualified electrician. I can undertake jobs from changing sockets or light fittings to full rewiring jobs
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Electrical- 11 Jul 2021
Thank you for an excellent job! Very friendly, punctual, skilful and highly recommended.