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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Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Reliable, competent, experienced and fully qualified electrician. I'm a member of NICEIC Domestic installer, registered on Electric Safe register. Fully insured Certified. I provide quality service, and guarantee your satisfaction. My electrical installation will be certified to BS 7671 18th Edition amendment 2.
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Electrical- 6 Dec 2017
Excellent electrician. Very professional and friendly. On time. Resolved the issues quickly and answered all my queries. Would highly recommend.
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.
B.S. ELECTRICAL (UK) LTD
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
I would like to introduce myself, as an electrical and building contractor, with more than 40 years experience. We have a friendly and conciencious team and pride ourselves on customer satisfaction. We offer a wide range of sevices and specialise in electrical installation and home improvements.
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Electrical- 8 May 2019
Great job, very efficient, would recommend them.
RKP Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
RKP are Stroma Part P registered, low rates, no call out charge, all work guaranteed. No job to small just give us a call. From adding a socket to a full house rewire.
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Electrical- 22 Nov 2016
Ray came round on time and worked diligently on a small job I had which involved changing two light fittings and an outdoor sensor light. The sensor light had an unforeseen issue which meant Ray had to work on the job for longer than we had originally intended but despite this he looked into the additional problem and fixed it to ensure the problem was rectified. Friendly and good value for money I would happily recommend Ray's services and will use him again.
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.
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.
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 👍
R. STREET ELECTRICAL SERVICE'S
Rating: 5 out of 5
NICEIC APPROVED CONTRACTOR, rewire, landlords certificate, new CU, electric vehicle point, power to garage/shed, fault finding,home condition report, pat testing,part rewire,extra lights,extra sockets 2377 pat testing 2392 domestic &commercial 2393 building regulations 2394 initial verification of electrical installations 2395 periodic inspection, testing and condition reporting of electrical installations BS 7671:2018 for electrical installations, Also,full DBS enhanced certificate.
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Electrical- 31 Jan 2021
Nice bloke , professional
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.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LONDON LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Rewiring a House London Ltd - Make Rewiring Your Home Easy. We are an NICEIC Approved Electrical Contractor who specialise in Rewiring Private Properties. We will not be beaten on timescale or quality. With over 15 years experience specifically in rewiring private homes, we are fully equipped to deal with even the most challenging properties. Simply call today - we are proud to offer a transparent and competitive price. One problem - one solution - one price.
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Electrical- 9 Apr 2018
Prompt response, assessment and quote. The work was carried out professionally and as scheduled. I would not hesitate to hire again in the future.
R W Campling
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
27 years experience I consider myself to be reliable honest and professional It's very important to me that clients are happy with my work
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Electrical- 16 Jun 2022
Really pleased with the quote and the work carried out. Ray was professional and punctual with no fuss, he fixed my problems. I would highly recommend him.
Northwood Home Improvements
Rating: 5 out of 5
Northwood Home Improvements, specialises in 3 main trade areas: Kitchen Installation, domestic electrics and plastering. We also complete work in other skilled trade areas such as painting and decorating, decking and fencing and general handyman tasks
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Electrical- 25 Jan 2021
Brett replaced light fittings throughout our son's flat plus resiting and replacing several light switches. He explained the various options very clearly and did a fantastic neat job. On the strength of that we asked him to replace lights in our own kitchen and recommended him to a friend. His advice saved us money and he is such a nice guy to deal with. We would thoroughly recommend Brett to anyone.