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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Rez electrical ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
A job well done is a happy customer! That’s what my company is going for. Domestic and commercial are my specialty. I’m an approved electrician with experience over 8 years. You want the job done by a professional? Contact RSZ Electrical LTD, and you won’t regret.
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Electrical- 1 Nov 2021
Razvan was really polite and able to start work immediately which saved us crucial time during our kitchen refurb. Really happy with the work - together with his partner George they did a great job of rewiring our kitchen, even though it turned out to be quite a complicated job! Razvan even recommended other tradesmen that we went onto use which was so helpful. Would definitely use them again.
Eddie Clayton
Rating: 5 out of 5
New to my builder! Highly experienced domestic electrician.  Specialists in exterior lighting and garden light design.   We cover all areas of domestic electrics from Cctv installs to full re wires! Over 10 years experience in the rental sector. All other construction/maintenance also undertaken.
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Electrical- 26 Jun 2022
I have just employed Eddie Clayton to strip out some old garden lighting and fit new. I chose Eddie because of his initial response and quote. What a good choice it was, ...Eddie is a very capable electrician, is able to think laterally about problems and is a very nice and honest guy. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Eddie to anyone needing a reliable electrician who also has connection to other trades through his limited company. Book him now!
Eie London ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Electrical Installations. Rewire,replace customer unit,Fault finding.All Electrical Jobs. Fully qualified, electrical installation engineer.
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Electrical- 28 Feb 2021
Excellent work completed
TD BUILDERS
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
hi my name daryn been in the building trade 30yrs we do all general building works from bathrooms and kitchens full renovations extensions all eletrical works all types all windows plumbing and heating gas safe we have a team of very highly skilled trades and can cover all aspects of building from planning to completion member of the FMB and have many refs on checktrade
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Conversions - General- 16 Feb 2025
Never got back to me!
A.D ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are a team of fully qualified experienced electricians in London. We cover all types of electrical works from domestic to industrial installs including full & part rewires, new metal consumer unit upgrades, change light, switch and socket fittings, testing & fault finding. We have a good reputation within our local area of East London and our customers are our utmost priority. We believe to charge a reasonable and affordable price to our clients in order to keep our customers happy.
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Electrical- 7 May 2018
This was a fairly small job but Yassin arrived on time, carried out the work in a professional manner and sent us a detailed report, as we requested. He seems like a very nice chap and we'd be happy to use Yassin again.
Arun passi
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am an qualified electrician with 14 years of work experience. I do EIC and Eicr , fire Alarm and emergency lights as well. I registered tester of Napit uk. We carry all type of building works including maintenance works and plumbing works.
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Security Systems- 27 Mar 2022
Very helpful and knowledgeable. Very good
New Wire LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Domestic and Commercial electrician covering all aspects of electrical work from a light switch change to a full rewire
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Electrical- 27 Feb 2021
I was so please with the work, and more than anything he and the lad who worked with him was so perlite, very happy with the work they did. Thanks excellent job
Walmar electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
We cover all electrical work from fitting a socket to re-wires, new builds, self builds, commercial work and industrial projects. Experts in inspection, testing and fault finding. Excellent communication, on time and on budget. NICEIC registered.
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Electrical- 15 Apr 2021
Very professional - came on time for quote and for the job. Job completed to a high standard and cleaned up after themselves so I didn’t have to. I have more electrical jobs to do in the house and I will definitely be asking these guys back to complete them. I would highly recommend them.
G6 Electrical Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Undertaking all domestic, agricultural and equestrian installations and testing.
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Electrical- 20 Mar 2018
Excellent work. Very tidy and friendly. Very happy with the job.
Piotr Folcik
Rating: 5 out of 5
I'm an electrician for 25 years. Registered with NICEIC as a Approved Contractor and every year a have assessment. Verification of installation before starting work. Any job I test and certificate. New installation. Additional, alteration, repairs ,replacement consumer unit. Electrical Installation Condition Report.
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Electrical- 7 Jan 2014
Very prompt in response and carrying out the job. Great Service
Neon Electrics Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am an Electrician, Napit registered Approved contractor. I am qualified to certify Industrial, commercial and domestic properties, all electrical installations carried out.
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Electrical- 13 Dec 2021
Good tradesmen. punctual and reliable.
Integrum Renovations
Rating: 5 out of 5
At Integrum Renovations we pride ourselves on first class workmanship, innovation, reliability and outstanding customer services. Whether it is domestic, commercial or industrial we can cater to all of your needs. Founded by Thomas Wainwright, an electrician of 12+ years, Tom started out as an Electrical Apprentice at the age of 18, and worked his way up the ladder to being a self employed electrician with expertise as broad as home renovations all the way to the Oil and Gas Industry.
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Electrical- 25 Aug 2020
Very Happy with the work done. Good communication from Tom. Tom came out to view the work that needs doing. Although Tom was not able to do the work himself he put my in touch with his colleague Charlie. Charlie installed the new light fitting (which he brought with him) and he installed a new double socket where there was not one before. Excellent work. All works well. We are grateful to both Tom and Charlie.
GSB Property Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi there, my name is Gurnam and I specialise in carpentry, kitchen fitting and laminate flooring. I am multi skilled and also a qualified electrician. I take on any type of electrical work including repairs, fault finding, replacement light fittings, CCTV installs, and Ring doorbells for example. I aim to provide cost effective high quality workmanship as well as a friendly, helpful, polite and tidy service for all of my customers. I look forward to helping you with your home projects.
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Electrical- 23 Jan 2022
Very efficient and good value for money
EBR electrical limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
All electrical works undertaken. Domestic, commercial and industrial. NICEIC approved contractor certification sign off. Fire alarm trained. DBS checked.
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Electrical- 11 Dec 2024
Excellent work
Bia Electric Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Tidy professional electrician based in Horsham; Registered with Napit and primarily specialising in electric car chargers (EV). • OLEZ registered. • Fault finding • Self-certify all my own work • Electrical designer
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Electrical- 12 Jun 2022
Very helpfull, everything done in a timely manner and explained in detail
S b electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
20 years experience of electrical contracting in the domestic sector Fully qualified since 1995 Fully insured and 18th edition qualified Napit part p registered since 2006
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Electrical- 9 Jun 2022
very happy with work that has been done & with the charge for the job. would recommend Stuart.