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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PDM Building Services Engineers
Rating: 5 out of 5
Pearson D Electrical provides high quality services and trades man specialising in all electrical work from inception to completion. Domestic rewires and commercial installations, No job too small. We are very flexible to fit into the client's schedule.
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Electrical- 9 Jan 2019
Pearson was really knowledgeable and helpful turning the job round in 2 days and working out of hours. He also spotted something that I wouldn't have otherwise noticed and needs fixing. I wouldn't have any hesitation using him again! Highly recommend!
Jon Williams Electrical Installations
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hello, my name is Jon Williams and I have been trading for 6 years. My jobs are normally gained through word of mouth but have been using this site for 12 months. Please see my feedback. At this time I am not VAT registered which means that my prices can be kept low. I mainly undertake domestic work, but would consider shop fitting and light commercial jobs. I am fully insured and I am registered with Elecsa (reg number 56590).
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Electrical- 16 Apr 2018
Jon was polite and efficient, job was done well and we would definitely recommend him
NFK Electrical and Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
NFK was founded in May 2015. I (Nathan) have 15 years experience working within the electrical / electronic industry within commercial and industrial environments. Currently we offer the following services Home Automation All Electrical services Inspection and Testing Plumbing All Maintenance
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Electrical- 20 Oct 2015
Nathan is a gentleman, a professional and very good at his job. We would definitely reccommend him but better still we will be asking him to look after any electrical jobs that we need doing in the future.
CU29 Electrical Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are an NICEIC approved electrical contractor specialising in both the domestic and commercial sectors. We have extremely high standards and will always look to work with our clients to ensure they receive an A1 service.
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Electrical- 20 Apr 2019
Installed a fire alarm for me. Professional, good work and an excellent price. Would use them again.
Smart Homes Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are small business with other 20 years experience in the electrical industry. Small enough to care but big enough to provide a quality service. Taking on a wide variety of jobs including electrical re-wires, repairs, fault finding, periodic inspections, new consumer units, solar repairs, LED lighting, CCTV and much more all under taken to the highest standard and to the latest electrical regulation 18th edition. We are NICEIC approved installers. We offer Loxone smart home solutions
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Electrical- 13 Dec 2018
Could not have got a better electrician for the work. Ben spent time finding numerous faults and sorted them with no hesitation and professionalism. Very reasonable price and can't recommend the company enough. I will be having them back for any future jobs.
Evolution Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am City & Guilds qualified, part p registered installation electrician, through STROMA competent persons scheme. I have over 10 years experience within Electrical industry ranging from renewables to high end property refurbishment. All my work is finished to a high standards and customer service is very important. My aim is to leave your job clean and tidy, to the current BS7671 regulations.
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Electrical- 25 Oct 2017
James has done a good job and i'm very pleased. Hes professional, polite and cleaned up after. Would recommend him. Thank you.
AMB Site Services
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
AMB are part of the BarCol Construction Group, offer a full range of building services for domestic & commercial works . We have fully qualified, plumbers, roofers, plasterers, brick layers, joiners, painters. We specialize in bespoke bathrooms & kitchens & cover all building services with new builds & extensions. We have a dedicated ground works team covering drainage, foundations, drives, demolition, paths & fencing. We offer full project management and liaise with other trades if needed.
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Restoration & Refurbishment- 20 Nov 2017
We needed someone to carry out and manage all the aspects of a house renovation, including new roof, insertion of lintels, some new windows, new bathroom and kitchen, partial rewire, new central heating, refurbishment of brickwork, new flooring, replacement of doors, and so forth. This was to bring a late Victorian semi-detached to modern standards. We live quite a distance away, so could make only short irregular trips to inspect progress. We obtained two quotes, both in the same ball park (we were highly impressed with both builders) and opted for Andrew - partly because of the instant attention to detail. We have been very happy with the way the renovation has been managed and with the quality of work, and it has been easy interacting with Andrew in negotiating changes to plan, handling unforeseen problems, and so forth. He also helped considerably in advice concerning various aspects of detail.
Davies Electrical and Security
Rating: 5 out of 5
With over 15 years experience our locally based firm delivers the highest quality services and maintenance for all your Electrical and Security needs. We are a NAPIT registered and offer a full range of services in and around Yorkshire & the Lancashire area. Based in Rosendale , we cater for domestic, industrial & commercial markets and offer a wide range of Electrical & Security services.
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Electrical- 17 Jul 2019
Professional and tidy work. Was happy to go through and explain all the work done. Will definitely use the next time I need an electrician.
Ifield Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
10 years experience in mainly domestical and commercial properties. Fully qualified Electrician. All of our works are carried out to the highest standards. Professional, friendly and reliable service.
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Electrical- 3 Oct 2018
Daniel responded very quickly to my ad and was working in my area and so was able to attend quickly. He was competent, polite and thorough and fixed the problem with minimal fuss. I have taken his business card to give to family members who need an electrician. I would definitely recommend Daniel and will not hesitate to call him again if I have any further problems.
Bernardas Satas
Rating: 5 out of 5
Experience: 4 years working on : Fire alarms, fuse board changes, rewiring, new circuits, Em. light testings and fitting, certification, sound masking system installation and commissioning.
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Electrical- 22 May 2019
Job done, he got in in time and the price was good!
G J electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
I'm 30 years of age iv been doing electrical work from the age of 16. I can do industrial, commercial and domestic work. The last few years iv mainly worked on houses. Doing things from repairing lights adding sockets all the way up to full rewires.
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Electrical- 1 Oct 2018
Absolutely lovely bloke! Came in and did exactly what I wanted...explained everything really well and left everything tidy and looking great! Will defo be using again and recommending, thanks so much
NSM Electrical
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
NSM Electrical is a family run husband, wife and son business based in Strathdon. With over 22 years experience covering all aspects of electrical work from repairs to installation's and sockets through to networking in the Domestic, Commercial and Industrial sectors you can have confidence in our ability to see the job through.
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Electrical- 11 Apr 2019
Nice chap. Responded to the job post promptly and with the info I wanted. Turned up on time. Charged a reasonable price as quoted. Recommended.
MG Power Network Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Electrical Contractors, Untertake all types of electrical work, Domestic, Commercial and Industrial. Rewires, Consumer unit replacement, Electrical faults. NICEIC registered installer.
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Electrical- 28 Feb 2019
Matt is a polite and friendly guy, he arrived on time and did a good job. I would definitely use him again.
AJ Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Always on time, usually early; I am not your average sparky. I take pride in my work and aim to provide a efficient service from initial quote to the finished job. I will usually get a quote to the customer the same day as visiting site.
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he was outstanding and came on time. very helpful and job completion was on fleek. i would definitely have him back for future job
TTCA Services Limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are a team of three people, I am a gas and heating engineer, my business partner is an electrician and we have an employee who is carpenter and tiler.
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Electrical- 17 Mar 2019
Idris response to my job was very quick and a very competitive quote was offered. He did a great job and was very tidy in his work. I have his number to contact him for future reference and would highly recommend him without any thought.
MB Electrical Services (Kent) Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
HI My Name is Matt and I am a qualified domestic installer with experience in fault finding and fixing, adding new circuits and complete re-wires. I am punctual & reliable, hardworking & tidy. I am based in Whitstable Kent and able to travel to the surrounding areas. I am registered with NICEIC's Domestic Installers Scheme.
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Electrical- 11 Dec 2017
Matt did a great job for me. He was really clear about what the job might entail and about the costs which were very competitive. He was professional courteous, was on time and managed to get even the toughest of old light fittings down and replaced for me. Really pleased with his work and advice and have asked him to quote for other work, and would heartily recommend him.