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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247 Property Solutions
Rating: 5 out of 5
Welcome to 247 Property Solutions - we are a local, family-run business, we undertake all aspects of Electrics, Plumbing,Painting and Decorating, Fencing Decking and Gardening, Kitchen and Bathroom renovations and Property Refurbishments working across London and Surrey. We carry out all repairs and installations. Emergency call-outs available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
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Electrical- 15 Oct 2015
Would recommend - good communication and completed job in good time and professionally.
1st Choice Electrics Ltd
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
" 1st Choice Electrics Ltd. " No Job too big or too small. I undertake any electrical task as its my passion to do so ;) Domestic and Commercial Electrical contractor. Full house rewires. Consumer units. Conversions. Extensions. House conversions into bedsits / flats. Emergency lighting. Fire alarm panels. Alterations to electrical circuits. Extra sockets / lighting etc.
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Electrical- 22 Feb 2022
Very accommodating and brilliant work completed
R Thomas Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Fully Qualified Electrician 18th edition wiring regulations 16 years in electrical industry
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Electrical- 4 Nov 2016
Quick and efficient a pleasure to have do the job for me.
Luke Wade Contractors
Rating: 5 out of 5
A London based qualified electrician offering a professional reliable service including: - Fault Finding and Rectification on Electrical Systems. - Electrical Installation Condition Report. - Rewires from Design to Test and Certification. - Fuse Boards/Consumer Units Replacements. - LED Lighting Design and Installation.
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Electrical- 15 Nov 2019
Fast, efficient, and very professional. Very happy with the job highly recommend Luke.
Andy Willcox Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Having been an electrician for over 20 years I know exactly what customers want from a brilliant electrician and I have in place a 6-point guarantee to ensure they get the best. 1: Reliability 2: Clean 3: Courteous 4: Trustworthy 5: Honest 6: Professional I carry out domestic, commercial and industrial work in the Stratford upon Avon and surrounding areas.
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Electrical- 23 Apr 2018
Absolute top service from Andy. Quote in good time, work started shortly after with everything completed to a very high standard. Would definitely recommend!
D Coulson Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hello. We are a small company who have been in the building trade for over 15 years. We are registered with NAPIT and undertake all electrical work. We are fully insured.
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Electrical- 21 Jul 2020
Did good job at very fair price and In good time. Recommended.
JSM-Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Small local sole trader covering Plymouth and south Devon and Cornwall. With years of experience in all fields of electrical work and providing a efficient and friendly service. All electrical works undertaken no job is to small or to large. For any information on any electrical works needed, please get in touch and I am sure we will be able to accommodate your needs. Also work out the best way of taking things forward to get the out come and finish that you want. James
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Electrical- 23 Oct 2021
All completed as agreed and on time. Great job.
Mad contractors
Rating: 5 out of 5
Napit approved contractor18th edition qualified, certified, insured, specialised in all electrical, work , domestic, commercial, industrial, fault finding, plastering, brick laying, joinery,bathroom,kitchen, tiling etc
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New larger lintel and larger window. Wall bricked up and plastered. Sakhawat and his team were very professional and work was completed within the day. Any questions I had about the work Sakhawat was more then happy to answer. Sakhawat and his team are reliable and affordable. I was soo impressed with the workmanship they are installing my kitchen shortly.
Future advanced building contracting uk. London
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
I am doing all buildings works
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Joinery & Cabinet Making- 20 Feb 2026
Great Service at Short notice. Will use again. Than
M J HARRIS REPAIRS LTD
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Welcome to M.J. Harris Domestic Repairs. We're a family-run plumbing, heating, electrical and drainage company. We fully employ our own full-time qualified engineers who live and operate locally to their area. This means a fast response and a more Reliable service. We pride ourselves on delivering a local and reliable service, guaranteeing all of our work, with our small office team who are on hand to support our customers and operations.
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Electrical- 31 Jul 2023
prompt attendance proffesional and friendly plumber who also gave much needed reassurance thank you
Andy Avis Electrical Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Andy Avis electrical limited is a friendly family run electrical company, we are Niceic approved contractors for certification of all required electrical works, We carry out works for large companies and local estate agents, but no job is to small,we thrive on customer satisfaction and are which trusted traders
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Electrical- 13 May 2016
It was a relief and pleasure to find Andy to do the electrical work at my property. He carried out a periodic check of the electrics, upgraded and relocated the consumer unit, did some rewiring and moving of sockets, fitted ceiling lights as well as some other jobs ensuring everything was up to regulation standard. He and his colleague Reece are pleasant and polite, have a professional attitude and definitely know what they are doing. Andy proactively provided good suggestions as to how to complete each task to ensure best asthetic outcome as well as ensure the job was done to the highest standard and then cleaned up very well afterwards. His prices are very reasonable and extra costs didn't randomly materialise out of nowhere. Andy communicated very well, clearly explained what needed to be done, quickly found solutions to problems and kept me informed of progress. Having such confidence in Andy, I have given him more work at my property and I do not hesitate to recommend him and his team to anyone who wants an honest job done well.
TSF Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Domestic and commercial electrician with 16 years experience Covering the Yorkshire area and based in central South Yorkshire. Electrical installation condition reports , call outs and installation. No job too small.
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Electrical- 7 Sep 2021
Tim has replaced all our external lighting and removed a large amount of unsightly excess cable which was all around our house. He was punctual, polite and friendly, very conscientious and was willing to go the extra mile to maintain high standards. We would have no hesitation in recommending Tim and have already asked him to do further work for us.
M KNIGHT ELECTRICAL LTD
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Our services include: Domestic, Commercial and industrial Electrical: -Rewires -EV Car Chargers -Additional Sockets and Lights -Electrical Condition Reports -Consumer Unit Upgrades -Adding Additional Circuits Renewable: -Solar PV Installations -Battery Storage -Battery Add On -Inverter Upgrades -Hot Water Diverters -All Fault Finding and Repairs -Bird Protection New Roof installations
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Electrical- 27 Jan 2025
Michael is very easy to work with. Prompt in his responses, flexible to work around customer needs. We faced a challenge during the installation but Michael's explanation of the work around and assurance of support if anything was to go wrong is appreciated. I would use him again and recommend.
ADF Property Services Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Honest, trustworthy engineers that like to do our job to the highest standard.
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Complete electrical re wiring of all services in a 2 bed apartment, all round very happy with the quality of the workmanship and finish, completed within the agreed time and budget, great communication with the Director, the whole team were very good, very respectful and hard working. Would 100% use there services again and would definitely recommend them to others. Overall a very good experience.
GASPLUS PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
We do all types of plumbing and electrical work Including boiler replacement,full heating system, Bathroom fitting & plumbing,and electric,we also do air source heat pump,solar thermal and solar pv
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Central Heating- 21 Aug 2021
A really great experience, they were very fast on site, great prices, exceptional service, we will definitely be using again for jobs on our other properties, thank you Natalie at Zeus International Ltd
Michael morgan
Rating: 5 out of 5
Qualified domestic installer part of n.i.c Looking for more work to cover in and around bristol area . Works covered Rewire, partial rewire, remedial work testing and Inspection. Adding socket to consumer unit changes anything to do with domestic electrics .
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Electrical- 22 May 2020
Michael did a really good job. Clean and tidy and reasonably priced. Will definitely be using him for future jobs :)