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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S P Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
S P Electrical Services are specialist in the domestic market and work hard to maintain our high standard of workmanship and customer satisfaction. We offer a free no obligation quote with friendly advice.
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Electrical- 14 Oct 2018
Mr Paine is a nice man who did the job quickly and cleanly. I am very pleased with his work and would not hesitate to employ him again A Nelson
Eco Electrix
Rating: 5 out of 5
Eco Electrix are NICEIC Approved Electrical Contractors based in Somerset, serving the South West of England.
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Electrical- 10 May 2021
Helpful, informative and easy to communicate with. Works completed on time, as scheduled, and at agreed and fair price. Would be happy to recommend or use again when required.
Navillus Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Approved Electrician NIC EIC Domestic Installer over 23 years experience
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Electrical- 24 Dec 2020
Very reliable and reasonably priced. Highly recommend
Smart City Electrics
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Smart City Electrics is an NICEIC registered electrical service provider. We cover various electrical installation and maintenance services within domestic dwellings. All our work comes with relevant certification and we offer 6 year platinum promise for all our work. We recognise that every customer's needs are different and, therefore, we offer a comprehensive range of solutions, as well as the knowledge to help customers make the right decisions.
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Electrical- 4 May 2019
Needed my lights done in my room urgently , & he came straight away to have a look at it. He knew what he was doing & also he was very friendly & kind. & he does a clean job.
JHD Contractors
Rating: 4.3 out of 5
I undertake electrical work majority of the time but plumbing and carpentry is not out of the equation simply ask us the job need doing if you are unsure if we do it we are more than happy to facilitate to your needs.
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Handyman- 10 Jun 2025
Didn't attend job
Moss elec
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am an electrician with over 7 years experience in the industry. I have a done a wide range of work from domestic to commercial and industrial electrics.Good quality and reliable work will always be provided with a great price no matter the circumstances.
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Electrical- 23 Nov 2020
Lewis is a really nice lad, very professional and polite, did a fantastic job for really good price. Arrived on time, explained exactly what was doing, really friendly and efficient service. Even offered to vacuum dust up when finished job. Would definitely recommend and will use again. Thanks Lewis.
DPS ELECTRICAL MK LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
DPS ELECTRICAL MK LTD is a fully accredited member of the NICEIC Approved Contractor Scheme based in Milton Keynes. We are experienced Electricians who bring a modern approach to electrical installations and lighting designs.We cover all Commercial, Industrial and domestic. NICEIC REG NO:605184000
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Electrical- 1 May 2018
I have been very impressed with DPS Electrical. Their approach is very professional, their staff are polite and courteous and mindful that they are working in your home. The quotation process was good and the price agreed was what I paid. They arrived on time and kept me updated. The standard of work was excellent and the team were also clean and tidy. I would recommend this company and would use again.
Ali Electrician
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
Have carried out various electrical jobs including lighting, sockets, cooker hood install, cabling, network cabling etc
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Electrical- 12 Jan 2023
He did good work and came on time
LRB Electrics
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi my name is Dave Ellerby. I have been fully qualified for 20 years and have been in the industry for over 30. I have had experience in all areas of the industry most recently on the domestic side.
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Electrical- 26 Mar 2019
Dave did a brilliant job for us and he did it very quickly. Very nice indeed. Thank you so much.
Imarian Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
At IMARIAN Electrical Services Ltd, we put the customer first. services we offer are : house re-wire fuse board changes callouts for emergencies no job too small
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Electrical- 12 Oct 2018
VENROY was very professional and friendly. He came to look at the job first to ensure that is all good. He took time to explained the steps how the work was going to be done. To make sure that I was happy. VENROY expertise in Electician field make me feel confident from start to end. He also go far and beyond the task requested. He went round to make sure all my sockets are working properly and found out 2 of the sockets in my living room had a cross wires which I didn’t know about and I lived there for 4 years. He kindly corrected the issues with no extra cost. I am pleased with the result of the installation and the service. And now have VENROY as my first contact for electricians. Highly recommended. Great service.
Wire It Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
I currently work for a well known housing association and am available to complete extra work in the evenings and weekends and if planned, day time too. I have extensive experience in all areas of housing maintenance but specialise in electrical work. I am flexible, reliable and offer competitive rates.
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Electrical- 25 Nov 2020
Jay was an extremely nice person! He was polite and thoughtful too! It was a puzzling job to say the least! Jay sorted it! I would recommend him to anyone! No need to look further for an electrician . David & Janet
Volt Install
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am electrician with 22 years of experience and 8 years as self employed. I am Part P registered, NICEIC Domestic Installer scheme so all my work is insured and guaranteed. All jobs are performed by myself - I do care about my reputation. No jobs too big or small. Try me and you'll not be disappointed. Free quotes and advice.
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Electrical- 24 Aug 2018
Within minutes of posting my job, piotr called and arranged to view that afternoon. Work was completed exactly as requested and for a very reasonable price. Highly recommend piotr.
JET Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
JET Electrical is a family owned company that provides high quality Electrical, CCTV, Media and Fire Alarm Systems to businesses and home users throughout Fylde. From Small Repairs to full rewires we have the tools and the knowledge to get your job done affordably and on time
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Jonathan has done various installations, service and repair works over the last 12 months and has provided us with reliable and informed work. He is competitively priced and is prepared to discuss every option if working to a tight budget. We have had landlord certs, 5 CCTV systems, new consumer units, 1 alarm system and various repairs to our 8 premises. He has always started and completed all the works in the time scales specified and left the site in the condition before he started.
TJN Ventures Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
NICEIC registered electrician. Experienced to carry out any domestic electrical installation, small or large. Fully qualified in inspection and testing and able to issue EICRs (Electrical installation condition reports) for the rental market. All notifiable work completed to current IET regulations, tested and issued with the appropriate certificate and building control notification. Fully insured and rated on check-a-trade
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Electrical- 25 Mar 2021
We found Toby to be great, a pleasure to talk to, in order to work through the approach of rationalising a rats nest of bad wiring. We plan to have him back again in the summer for some more work and would happily recommend him to friends and family
SMR Electrical Contractors Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
SMR electrical contractors are based in Liverpool and work all over the north west, we are fully insured, part p registered and a member of stroma. We offer domestic and commercial electrical services which include: Consumer unit changes Full/partial rewires Internal/external lighting Cooker points Showers Inspection and testing Condition reports/landlord reports Cctv Security alarms Fault finding
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Electrical- 9 Dec 2020
Steve was great he collected the keys off the estate agent and was there on the day and time he said, although it failed he pointed out that New legislation had been brought in and explained what needed to be done and gave me a quote for the work 👍
DJB Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Specialist in EICR / Electrical Installation Condition Reports for the Private Rental Sector. Registered with NICEIC as an Approved Contractor & also with the RCPe (Registered Competent Person electrical) Scheme to undertake an electrical safety reports in the Private Rental Sector. Offering a full range of services in London & the South East, working on both Domestic & Commercial installations and carry out all works to BS7671:2018 as amended (18th Edition standards).
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Electrical- 24 Oct 2011
I was very pleased with with the electrical work Dave conducted at our house. He was quick, clean and very proffessional....not to mention very resonably priced! The overall result was fantastic and I will have no hestitation in hiring him again.