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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B Watson Property Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
If your looking for a reliable and immaculate service then we're here to provide it for you. If you have been planning to make just a small few changes around your house, a complete refurbishment or a commercial capacity, we are here to make your ideas become a reality.
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Painting & Decorating- 18 Oct 2015
Bradley responded quickly, arrived on time and did the job efficiently and for the right price. Nice chap also, will be using again. Thanks!
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
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.
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.
DHElectrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
My services are available for all jobs big or small. I carry out all my work to the highest standards with customer satisfaction and safety being the main priority. Whether it's a broken socket you want fixing, your garden lit up or even your whole house rewired I cover all aspects in the electrical fields. DHELECTRICAL are fully insured and are up to date with all health and safety aspects and regulations.
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Electrical- 9 Aug 2018
Good communication before and during visit. He was able to find the problem and fix. Will definitely use again.
I.I. Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Automatic gates and barriers Turnstiles Speedlanes Automatic and industrial doors Roller shutter Installation, servicing and reactive call outs.
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Electrical- 11 Feb 2019
He is good person and did fantastic and excellent job for me
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.
L Rawlings electrical
Rating: 4.2 out of 5
All electrical installation works trust mark and registered for part p of building control trading for 15 plus years in the electrical industry Fault finding /eicr reports / installation and upgrades /installation of electric vehicle chargers
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Electrical- 10 Mar 2022
Lee was punctual and kept to the price that was quoted. Happy with the job done and service
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.