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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A.R Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Fully qualified 17th edition electrician from apprentice to JIB graded electrician. Experience working on commercial an domestic dwellings. Any electrical works from changing sockets to full re-wires.
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Electrical- 1 Jun 2021
Thoroughly recommend ash did an excellent job fitting our 2 light fittings and light switch very friendly and very competitive price cant fault his work and friendly service
Barber Electrical Contractors
Rating: 5 out of 5
Experienced in Commercial Maintenance, Domestic Installs and all aspects of Electrical Testing
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Electrical- 21 Aug 2019
Good job 👍🏻 Jake was quick to respond and kept in contact throughout the process, turning up as expected and carrying out the work efficiently. Would use again, thanks.
CLIFF Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Cliff Electrical is focused on providing high quality service & customer satisfaction.We offer a wide range of electrical services for domestic and commercial clients.CLIFF Electrical are Part P Approved electricians all our work is certified and notified to Local Authority Building Control.
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Electrical- 8 Oct 2017
James responded and came to do the job with a day or two. He was polite, efficient and got on with the work. Very pleased with the whole process and the cost was reasonable. Would definitely hire James again and recommend him.
D.A.K Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
I'm a sole trader Electrician. The majority of my work is Domestic but i can carry out commercial works too. I'm efficient and knowledgable around Domestic Electrical installations and strive to offer the best service i can offer to ensure a job is done quickly, efficiently and correctly.
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Electrical- 11 Dec 2017
Job completed quickly for quoted price, would recommend.
Wood Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
No longer in business
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Electrical- 20 May 2021
Responded quickly to my job request and completed the work the next day.
JV Domestic Electrics
Rating: 5 out of 5
Work undertaken is electrical installation work and repairs. EICR test and Inspection as well as any remedial work. Thirty years experience in this trade and a have Napit accreditation for completing electrical test certificates.
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Electrical- 29 Apr 2021
fast response, arrived on time as arranged and fixed the problem at very reasonable cost, will defo use again :)
APB Building Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
I have experience in building houses, garages, extensions and hard landscaping.I am a member of the Federation of master builders.
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Bricklaying- 4 Mar 2021
SUPERB. Built me a set of beautiful garden steps. Absolutely spot on in terms of speed to quote (came round within a few days), gave me a date to start the work and a suitable timeline which he stuck to. Worked through the hellish snow storm we had a few weeks back and even took some of his own paving back up because he felt it didn't set perfectly over night. Completed the work as requested and to the agreed, quoted price. Polite and punctual and a nice bunch to have in and around the house. Have recommended Andy to my parents for further work and will certainly use again in the future.
Holmes Electric
Rating: 5 out of 5
Holmes Electric have been working in the electrical installations sector for over 25 years' and carry out all aspects of domestic and commercial work. We are based in Denbighshire and cover all surrounding areas. We are a friendly and reliable company who consider no job as too big or too small. We are fully insured and STROMA registered for your peace of mind and we guarantee a prompt and tidy service.
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Electrical- 10 Feb 2019
I was very impressed with the work that was completed.David was very polite and and came at short notice. I would recomend him.
Proman Electrical Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Our team of electricians, plumbers, plasterers, carpenters and damproofing / wood treatment combine quality together with exceptional value for money. Members of; Federation of Master Builders; ELECSA and Trustmark.
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Electrical- 15 Dec 2013
Mark gave me a very reasonable quote for the job; kept me up to date on delivery of the bulbs and I'm very pleased with the end result.
Protego Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a fully qualified level 3 Electrician. Qualified in Domestic, Commercial & industrial installations, inspections & testing as well as EV charging units (electric vehicles) I have good experience and am able to travel as far as required to get the job done. I undertake domestic rewires including kitchen rewires, domestic fault finding, periodic inspections as well as commercial and industrial. I am also qualified to install electric vehicle charging units in a safe manner.
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Electrical- 12 Jun 2020
Responded very promptly and came round the following morning. Identified the cause of my light failure and then spent part of the rest of the day looking for the required part - Which he had delivered the following day and immediately came round to fit it. Light fully working, very reasonable price, would definitely employ Justin again.
Oakley Electrical Contractors Limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are electrical contractors undertaking all aspects of electrical work from Domestic to Industrial including Commercial and Agricultural. What makes us different to the rest? We are NICEIC approved and a Which? Trusted Trader We are a family run business with friendly well presented staff with vast experience. We can cater for any job from an extra socket or changing a light fitting in a home to a multi site commercial installation.
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Electrical- 23 Aug 2019
Matthew and his team did an excellent job on this. A very competent and professional company to deal with.
Evergreen Electrical Contracting
Rating: 5 out of 5
Over 25yrs Experience in all aspects of electrical Installation and Maintenance work NICEIC Approved Contractor & Domestic Installer Panel Wiring services offered CAD Drawing services offered Plumbing Services offered
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Electrical- 16 Dec 2018
David was excellent! He went above and beyond to ensure the job was done properly even though it was more difficult than expected! He also left the house cleaner than it was before! Highly recommended! Would use again!!
Propview Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Propview is a better service for lettings and estate agents, private landlords and homeowners to obtain key certificates, reports and property information. Our highly organised, no hassle approach sets us above our competitors and helps our clients focus on their core business. We guarantee our service levels: if we fail to deliver within agreed timescales, we’ll do the work for free and pay you the cost of the visit to boot!
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Electrical- 30 Jun 2021
Friendly, professional and efficient job. Definitely recommend!
RJM Electricial
Rating: 5 out of 5
RJM Electrical We cover all domestic work that needs to be undertaken, We have years off experience from wiring restaurants to wiring loft conversions to the simple jobs changing a plug
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Electrical- 10 Dec 2018
First class job, would recommend highly
Bath And West Electrical Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are a small family run electrical contractors, with experience in domestic, commercial and industrial work. We specialise in the domestic sector from small jobs to complete new builds.
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Electrical- 21 Oct 2020
Neil responded rapidly and professionally to our request. He has completed the first part of the job and we are currently awaiting his quote for the second part. He is very friendly in his approach and his work so far has been excellent. We can thoroughly recommend him.
Egg Electrical Ltd
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Egg Electrical & Renovations based in North Yorkshire offer highly skilled, trained tradesmen to complete a wide range of services including: Commercial and domestic electrical installations from a new socket or wireless WiFi heating control right through to full rewires and new build installations. Laminate flooring installation, doors, frames and bespoke joinery designs. Bathroom, kitchen installation and repairs. Odd jobs including assembling furniture, putting up blinds and curtains.
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Electrical- 26 May 2021
After great difficulty finding a local electrician we found this company further afield. Duwayne was very friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. He turned up when he said he would. Price reasonable. We are getting some more work done soon by him. Would definitely recommend based on experience so far.