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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Sert Team Limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am electrician with 5 years experience. I have experience with building new installations and erecting faults on old installations.
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Electrical- 3 Jul 2018
Stevan Griberchev has finished my job. I would not hesitate to hire him again. He has been very good, efficient and polite. He has done an excellent job with my air extractor. And was very reasonably priced. He is friendly and easy to communicate with. Thank you Stevan for your execellent job.
Rino Joinery and Building
Rating: 5 out of 5
I feel I have the experience to understand what you are looking for. I try to work with you to provide work of a good quality to fit your budget requirements. I am also flexible to give you different options so you can go away and think about what you really want and what works best for you.
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Handyman- 4 Oct 2017
Brilliant job. Very professional and reasonable with the price!
Gaslight services ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, my name is Nick from Gaslight Services. We cover all aspects of electrical work having 15 years experience within electrical installations in domestic, commercial and industrial sectors. We carry out all types of electrical works from big to small, installation to maintenance needs. We are very honest, tidy, reliable and hardworking to make sure our clients are happy. We also give free quotes and more than happy to give advice. Look forward to working with you.
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Electrical- 13 Apr 2018
Nick couldn’t have been better. We are completely refurbishing a Victorian flat and he has definitely been our favourite tradesmen we’ve hired. The complete re-wiring was excellent; he was able to start quickly and finish the work on time and within budget; he was flexible and understanding when we had to make last minute changes and helpfully made sensible suggestions to improve the design; and more generally he was a really nice person who was a pleasure to deal with. Would highly recommend him to anyone.
Bromley Sparks Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
We provide a friendly and professional installation and fault finding service. We cover all types of electrical installation and provide electrical installation condition reports.
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Electrical- 2 Feb 2019
Dan did a really great job and was highly professional throughout. We agreed a competitive rate up front and he arrived exactly on time. He was very polite and pleasant and went out of his way to do the best possible job. I thoroughly recommend him to other customers and will definitely use him again on future work.
graham Hulley Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
NAPIT registered electrician, fully insured and qualified. Have completed full and partial rewires of houses, will undertake domestic, commercial and industrial electrical work.
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Electrical- 7 Apr 2019
Excellent worker Polite, very tidy
ADW Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi I’m Adam of ADW Electrical. Over the years I have built up a reputation with existing customers and new customers and strive to give them the best job possible. I work on installation from Domestic, Commercial and Industrial. I’m fully insured and approved. Trustworthy and reliable. I’m full scope Napit registered Part P registered
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Electrical- 3 Oct 2018
Adam was brilliant. He arranged a visit to quote for the works promptly and was fair regarding the price. He booked us in at a time and date convenient to our workloads and did a wonderful job with brilliant professionalism, he was a pleasure to have around. I would highly recommend Adam and have already advised him that when we are ready for further works to be done we will not be shopping around we will be going straight back to him. I can assure others that you are in very safe, professional hands using ADW Electrical and you will not regret your decision to hire.
FSB Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hello, im Keith. Im a fully qualified electrician with 20 years experience in domestic and commercial installations. Competatively priced, fully insured and gaurantee with all work completed. All domestic work undertaken no matter how small. NAPIT part p registered. Feel free to shortlist me for a free no obligation quote.
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Electrical- 11 Oct 2018
The work was to fit a light to my shed at the bottom of the garden. Keith did the work really well, I was very pleased and would completely recommend him for any electrical work. His price was fair and he completed the work in less time than anticipated so even reduced the final charge - so I was extra pleased! Also - he arrived at 8.30am exactly as he said he would.
J K Williams Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Established Electrical contractor undertaking all aspects of electrical work. Domestic, commercial and industrial. Business established on quality and reliability . All work undertaken to highest standard .
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Jonathan did a splendid job, working with me to achieve exactly what I required in the time scale dictated by other trades working between 1st and 2nd fix. An excellent job at a competitive rate, I am ha[
OJR Building Plumbing Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
My name is Olly Rickards and i have over 20 years of electrical, building and plumbing experience (being a qualified electrician) I really enjoy what i do and provide excellent quality of work; i have a reputation of paying attention to detail.
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Bathroom Fitting- 4 Jan 2013
First class tradesman and a helpful and cheerful man. We will definatly use him for any further work we require.
Northwest Electrical Contractors
Rating: 5 out of 5
Carrying out all Electrical property maintenance as well as new installations, repairs, fault finding and inspections you will find our staff a pleasure to deal with. Based in Swinton, Manchester M27 9TY we are well placed to respond to your needs no matter how big or small. Nothing is too much trouble to ensure you, the customer has a trouble and stress free installation or repair. We are Part P approved as this is a government requirement for certain electrical installation work.
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Electrical- 22 Apr 2019
Responded quickly and turned around the report quickly to help us to achieve a property sale.
ALC Construction
Rating: 4.1 out of 5
We are a dependable construction company specializing in quality builds and renovations. From planning to completion, we focus on craftsmanship, efficiency, and client satisfaction. No matter the size of the project, we take pride in building strong, durable results you can trust.
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Landscaping- 10 Jun 2026
The finished patio is OK although the curve is not a true radius as per the plan provided. Four man days were included in the quote. It was finished in less than two. Ashton was always in a roaring hurry. A cement mixer was used on the lawn and no protection was laid down. Cement dried in the lawn and loose sand was stored on the lawn. The site was always in a mess when he left. Re-laying the lawn was worse. There was a difference of opinion as to what had been quoted. Perhaps I should have been more specific and less trusting. Top soil was roughly laid in preparation for the turf. To my surprise, when I got up one day, I found the new turf half laid with, apparently, no further ground preparation. When questioned about the flatness of the lawn, I was told not to step on the turf for at least two weeks to allow the roots to knit. I have walked on it after three weeks and, surprise, surprise, it's like a ploughed field. I would not recommend this company.
Wytec Electrical LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Family Electrical Business with two Engineers, the younger being Savvy with I.T. HIVE and Computer set ups, the older has a wide knowledge of Electrics dating back to 1982. Wytec Electrical became Limited in 2001 We offer services of Consumer Units, Re-wires, Boiler rooms, Central heating controls and breakdowns, Electric Showers, Lighting just to name a few.
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Electrical- 14 Sep 2018
Very clean job and value for money.
Mayday Electrical Solutions LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
From the moment you make contact with us we will discuss your design needs which will then enable the full process to begin from design, installation to maintenance we really can offer the full beginning to end process , Another part of our service accommodates our many landlord clients so we can handle your testing needs from landlord EICR certificates to PAT testing. Should you be seeking a simple socket change or a complete re fitment of the electrics we have the solutions for your needs.
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Electrical- 12 Jul 2019
Top bloke. Not the cheapest but he came quickly and sorted the issue with no fuss and tidied up after himself. Recommended
e c electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
i would advise everyone for recommendations from friends and family before sites like these .however EC electrical based in Erdington established sinced 2004 with 20 years experience and can offer Electrical installation with home and garden improvements, professional trustworthy at a competitive price . Electrical installation condition reports for landlords, selling/ buying property, insurance requirements for home and businesses . Napit registered
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Electrical- 5 Jul 2019
Happy with completed work, have called back to do more jobs. Great communication and reliable.
PKJ Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, I am an Electrician with 9 years of experience. Housing and commercial is my speciality, rewiring all types from 5 bed to town houses. Fuse board changes, security lighting.
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Electrical- 30 Jan 2019
Came as discussed and resolved the issues.
EcoElectrical services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Family run electrical contractors wth over 30years experience specialising in installations fault finding landlords certificates Niceic registered, part p compliant
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Electrical- 20 Mar 2019
Professional service, highly recommended.