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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Evans and Son Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Evans and Son has been established for three years. We undertake all electrical work domestic and commercial. Evans and Son are NICEIC registered so all workmanship is guaranteed for seven years. Unfortunately we are new to my builder so have no feed back however we have hundreds of satisfied customers.
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Kieron contacted me the day after posting my job. He agreed to pop in that afternoon to see what was required. To my amazement he was happy to do the work immediately for me, at his agreed hourly rate. This was incredibly helpful as I had time pressures due to other ongoing works at the house. Kieron is very friendly and professional and I'm now going to have him back to undertake a number of larger jobs for me for which he has provided a quote.
AVmen
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are AVmen Construction We provide a range of Design and Build services to Luxury Commercial & High-End Residential properties in a professionally estimated, planned, and controlled manner: Bathroom Design, Reconfiguration, Refurbishment/Renovation 2D/3D CAD drawings and services for complex refurbishments Extensions, Conversions, Modernisation from the scratch Kitchen Extensions and Complete Kitchen renovations Building Shell & Core, Mechanical, and Electrical Services.
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Carpentry- 7 Sep 2020
Amiran delivered an excellent job. The sauna was supplied devoid of full clear instructions and materials and Amiran was able to solve all the issues in a timely and satisfactory manner. Very good workmanship, attention to detail and create problem solving. Would hire again.
ON THE MARK BUILDING AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
On The Mark Building and Electrical services is a localcompany with over 20 years experience within the building trade. We cover a range a jobs including: * New Builds * Extensions * Loft Conversions * Kitchens * Bathrooms * Hard Landscaping * General Home Improvements All domestic electrical works undertaken Including full re wires, and all work is certified We pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of work and customer satisfaction.
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Bricklaying- 14 Dec 2024
Accepted Quote, never turned up. Didn’t answer phone, didn’t call back. Had to find someone else. Disappointing.
P.H Electrical & Home Improvements Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
A local company that can undertake any type of electrical work and home improvements. Stroma registered so any electrical work can be signed off and approved. We also install kitchens and bathrooms to a high standard.
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Electrical- 14 Jun 2019
Peter is very polite and knowledgable within his profession. Peter and his business partner who worked together were very professional, quick and cleaned up and took the rubbish away. Time keeping was as I was told. The price was the same or similar to other quotes. I would recommend without any hesitation.
Drive-E
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are a group of electricians with many years of experience working in the Domestic, Commercial and Industrial sectors. We specialize in the latest and cost effective charging point to be installed in your property. We also undertake all other electrical jobs. Full Electrical Installs Installing new sockets Adding new light switches Installing new lighting systems Bathroom refurbishments Kitchen refurbishments Loft or basement conversions Data Networking
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Electrical- 2 Dec 2020
Ram got in touch quickly after posting and job and came to see and advise on the job professionally. Highly recommend.
Delec
Rating: 5 out of 5
Professional electrical work carried out throughout the Northwest. Reliable service and reasonably priced warranty backed work. Fully qualified, insured and NICEIC approved contractor.
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Electrical- 3 Oct 2018
Darren was very professional from the initial quote through to job completion. He turned up on time and was very competent throughout the work and explained everything step by step. He also spent time tracing a fault on the existing system at no extra cost. We were well pleased with the work and would definitely request his services again.
Rnh Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Rnh electrical usually undertakes , Commercal and domestic installations , fault finding , house rewiring , Landlord certificates , Testing and Inspection , Cctv installation and much more .
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Electrical- 7 Dec 2019
Niko did a great job helping us test and refit the smoke alarms with very reasonable price. Thanks Niko! Niko is very responsive, friendly & reliable. I would recommend him to anyone who need his help with electrician job in the future.
JS Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are a small, but mighty Electrical Company, based in the East Midlands. With over 20 Years Electrical experience in the Industrial, commercial and Domestic trade, there is no job too big or too small for us. We pride ourselves in providing a clean, friendly, reliable service with great customer care.
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Electrical- 29 Oct 2020
Excellent service. Very knowledgeable and informative. Visited, q
Pro-Lec Scotland Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
We're professional 18th edition NICEIC approved electricians based in Edinburgh. We offer an over and above service At competitive prices. We cover all aspects of electrician work.
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Electrical- 8 Apr 2018
Quick and efficient service, Andrew was very helpful and polite. Would recommend.
Dolphin Electrical & Heating
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
At Dolphin electrician and gas ours Electric,Heating and plumber Engineers are fully qualified and experienced to the very highest standards to provide customers with the very best service.over 12 years experience within the trade satisfaction is our AIM, With competitive Rates Thanks for choosing....
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Electrical- 17 May 2018
Very pleased with the work. Not 1 but 2 problems sorted in one visit. As the company also deals with heating I was able to get a service on my boiler. Quick, efficient, helpful and reasonable. Will certainly be using Dolphin services again. Thanks
C&G Installations Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
C&G Installations Ltd are a family run business established twelve years ago. We are NICEIC approved domestic & commercial electrical installers, with over 40 years experience covering the full remit of works for a range of projects from small domestic works to large scale commercial refurbishment installations. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service, installing top quality fittings in accordance with design specification.
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Electrical- 25 Feb 2020
Cannot recommend highly enough.
p iceton electrical.
Rating: 5 out of 5
hi I am new to my builder. I am a qualified electrician with over ten years experience and have been in the construction industry for twenty one years.I am up to date with current regulations having updated to the 18th edition wiring regulations, part p registered, insured to 2 million, I look forward to working with you in the future.
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Electrical- 19 Jun 2019
I decided to give Paul a chance even though he had no feedback yet. I was so glad that I did! He arrived as arranged and gave us a great quote. The work was done a few days later to a high standard and in a tidy manner. Paul was polite at all times, even above our dog constantly barking at him! All certificates were issued promptly. Overall a very pleasant and professional experience. We will definitely be using Paul again in the future.
Russell & Daubenton Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Russell & Daubenton is an NICEIC registered domestic installer partnership new to mybuilder. We are made up of two experienced electricians, Richard Russell and Karl Daubenton, and are based in Burgess Hill and Horsham. Between the two of us we have 20 years of experience in the electrical industry. We provide maintenance, installation and testing and inspecting to domestic and commercial properties. We are fully insured and guarantee our work.
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Electrical- 13 Nov 2020
I hired Karl and Richard to take on the electrical works at a large listed home and they have been working on it for more than a year (like I said it was a large house) they have been great to have around and have so much knowledge it’s made everything easy for me and other trades on site. We have finished work on the house for now but would get them back any time. Thanks guys
AURITE Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am new to this site, but I have near 30 years' experience in Electrical Industry. I have the right skills to do all kinds of repairs and installations from changing bulbs up to full rewiring. I also do relating jobs to my trade like plumbing for showers, washing machine, dishwasher and ducting for bathroom extractor fan, kitchen hood. I always care about my customers and my reputation.
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Electrical- 20 Feb 2020
Carried out two jobs for me at the same time, the extractor fan was the smallest and was done well. The other job was a plumbing job - replacement of a towel rail with a radiator. Again, done well and to my satisfaction. Good and helpful attitude.
LSH INSTALLATIONS
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are an electrical and mechanical installation company. I personally have 10 years experience in these fields. All types of electrical work undertaken, in any property type.
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Electrical- 14 Feb 2017
Attended quickly, fault well explained by engineer.
Nuttman electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi I’m kevin from and Nuttman Electrical are Fully Approved NIC EIC contractors and have over 30 years’ experience undertaking all aspects of electrical work. Friendly, trustworthy, helpful honest and reliable, we take great pride in our work whether we are installing a domestic socket or a million pound commercial laser cutting machine and everything in between. We have the skills and experience to facilitate any of your electrical requirements. Quotes and advice are free
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Electrical- 2 Feb 2019
Very quick and efficient - great service! Will definitely call on again.