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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Century Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Century Electrical is a NICEIC Approved Contractor, we have been trading for 7 months and have 10 years of experience in the electrical trade. We specialize in all areas of electrical installation, testing and fault finding.
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Electrical- 8 Nov 2020
Brilliant job .. great guys
Allinson reynolds
Rating: 5 out of 5
Electrician, Plumber, Handyman. Your one stop shop for all your property needs.
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Electrical- 10 Apr 2021
Good, tidy work done. Certainly will recommend.
Apex Electrics Limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
Apex Gas & Electrics is a local business that offers a full range of services to domestic and commercial customers. The business, which is based in Bishopstoke was set-up in 2011 and aims to offer a friendly, professional and quality service at a sensible price. With more projects and smaller tasks requiring different trades, our aim is to keep it all in-house making the job run smoother, more efficiently and ultimately giving the client exactly what they want.
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Electrical- 25 Jan 2019
Jamie was very polite,talked to us about the job needed and gave us good advice.The range cooker has been installed in a very clean a tidy manner,we also decided to have a extractor hood fitted with all new electrics to both new appliances. Very happy with the job he has done,and he kept everything clean and tidyed up behind him.Highly recommended, will definitely be using this man to do more work for us ,thankyou jamie☆☆☆☆☆👌
Andy the Handyman
Rating: 5 out of 5
I have been involved in domestic property maintenance and repairs for over 20 years. I`m a retired Police Officer & re-trained as a Domestic Electrician at City and Guilds level. I turn up on time, have a good work ethic and am competitively price. I can undertake most jobs i.e. full re-wires, new consumer units, extra lights & sockets, general repairs & maintenance, gardening, tiling, basic plumbing & Painting & decorating.
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Painting & Decorating- 4 Oct 2018
Excellent service. Andy came exactly when promised, was very polite and knowledgeable. Very pleased with the quality of his work and would definitely recommend to others.
L Evans Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Electrical inspection and testing services and installation work. Domestic and light commercial
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Electrical- 28 Apr 2021
Luke was absolutely brilliant. He responded to my job advert extremely quickly (on a weekend as well!) and ordered the parts we needed. He was great at communicating with us and gave a brilliant price. Extremely helpful and friendly, I would definitely contact Luke again!
Dean ingram Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Experienced in new build Electrical installations. Part P qualified with very high attention to detail. I have worked for some of the biggest house builders who require a high level of finish. Very competitive and always looking forward to a new project!
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Electrical- 16 Feb 2021
Dean did a great job. Reliable, neat and tidy. Highly recommend him. He was prepared to undertake a small, but essential, job which many other people on Checkatrade declined.
cks property services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Cks property services is a family run buisness based in gravesend kent. I am a qualified electrician and approved by the niceic and part p compliant. We are fully insured to carry out all electrical in the domestic property. All work undertaken will be dealt with in a professional manner and all our work is guaranteed. We cover all aspects of electrical work including changing light sockets, additional sockets, outdoor lighting fuse board upgrades to part and full rewire.
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Electrical- 17 Jun 2019
Scott arrived on time looking very smart in his uniform. He finished the job quickly and efficiently. He left the area clean and tidy and did a great job. He was very polite and helpful. I will definitely use him again and recommend him to friends and family. V
CEP Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
CEP Services is a small company run and owned by Chris based in Brackley. We provide Electrical and Fencing Services across Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire but can provide other services upon request. Chris is a NICEIC Registered Domestic Electrician and can provide certificates in accordance with Part P of the building regulations. All work is carried out within accordance of BS7671:2018 18th Edition
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Electrical- 12 Apr 2018
Chris did an excellent job. What started off as a simple "fit a new oven" was quickly completed. He then helped by diagnosing and sorting some other problems which included making safe some diy wiring from the previous home owner. Chris started work very quickly, was thorough, professional and good value for money. I would have no hesitation in recommending CEP Services. Eric Evans, Steeple Claydon
CENTRAL SPARKS LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Central Sparks are a team of highly experienced 18th edition electricians based in Scotland with a wide variety of knowledge from domestic, commercial and industrial backgrounds working on single phase and 3 phase systems.All domestic, Commercial and industrial jobs can be covered through our 24/7 service.We specialise in the industrial sector (which we have seen a 400% growth in the last 12 month) this includes everything from contracts for monthly ppm's and dedicated onsite electricians.
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Electrical- 16 Sep 2021
very good reliable and cleaned up after him
AS Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Electrician able to carry out electrical works to a very good quality standard. I take pride in my work, if I'm putting my name to a job then it's got to be correct and comply with BS7671. I have all the tools and drills to make me capable of completing my tasks properly and neat and tidy. I plan out a job and work out the best and most efficient way to deliver a complete install without cutting any corners and always making sure the customer is delighted with the work and the price as a whole
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Electrical- 20 May 2020
I hired Aaron to wire in a couple of light fittings, a new extractor fan and to add some wiring for sockets in my loft. All the work was completed quickly and neatly. Aron was happy to give advice on my many questions and came up with good solutions to a few of my future jobs. Aron is evidently an experienced and competent tradesman, as well as being friendly and genuine. I would be keen to hire him again and would recommend to anyone.
ProLux electrical limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
We've recently joined my builder in January 2020. ProLux Electrical is a small independent company based in South London/Surrey, offering Professional, Friendly and Reliable Services at Competitive Prices. With many years of technical experience in both domestic and commercial industry. Fully qualified to the latest 18th Edition regulations. We aim to cater for individual needs.
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Electrical- 29 Jan 2020
Prompt, efficient and excellent value for money
Bako
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Just over 15 years of experience in all building industry. We can do any work commercial or domestic including, construction, plumbing, electrics, gas, extensions and conversions, appliance repair and much more.
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Handyman- 26 Mar 2024
Excellent service! Happy with how my panels have turned out! Very reassuring will definitely be using service again for future jobs. Thank you
B.D Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Fully insured and qualified approved electrician. NAPIT registered. All electrical work considered From general maintenance to installations. Free quote provided.
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We are very happy with the work and glad we hired Bradley. Very friendly and professional and charged a very reasonable rate, would definitely recommend him.
RAW Services
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Hi I can offer you the following services: Electrical works / Kitchen installations (design/install) / full extensions and conversions /plumbing works / Handyman services from fitting shelves to decorating a whole house. All installations are carried out to the highest standard!
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Electrical- 9 Jan 2015
The install was ok, although I had to finish the job off myself, by disconnecting the ducting, then cut away 4ft of excess ducting in the loft and re-attach.
BAE Johnson
Rating: 5 out of 5
BAE Johnson is a NICEIC Approved contractor family run company who provide consistent ,reliable and affordable electrical installations and testing work. We pride ourself on being tidy,reliable and helpful in all that we do. We provide free quotations and advice.
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Electrical- 13 Sep 2018
Very pleasant to deal with and did a great job for us. Barry was quick to respond, efficient and left everything spotless. Very happy with the work done and would highly recommend!
Aberdeenshire Electrical Services Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Electrical Engineer who can undertake all forms of electrical work from domestic (but not the repair of small electric appliances eg kettles, toasters, hoovers etc); commercial; industrial; oil & gas; and agricultural. Also carry out EICRs & PAT testing. Verified to sign-off completed works and a member of SELECT, IET & The Federation of Small Businesses
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Electrical- 5 Feb 2020
Bill was quick to respond in providing a quick look to assess how long the job will take. He came back a week later and installed LED strip lights above and below kitchen cabinets and changed a 3-gang on/off LED to a dim-able switch. Left the place nice and tidy. I have not received invoice, yet so cannot comment on cost - but I believe it will not be horrendous.