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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RLEC Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
All aspects of domestic and commercial electrical work. CCTV and Alarms.
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Electrical- 7 Aug 2018
A top quality job done by Richard,good value for money, I would definitely recommend Richard.
Victoria Electrical Ltd.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Welcome to Victoria Electrical Ltd. A fully qualified electrician registered with Napit. Work is completed safely and to the highest standard. I undertake all types of work including: complete/partial rewires, repair/maintenance, EICR condition reports, fault finding and additions to existing installations. Rest assured, you are in safe hands with Victoria Electrical Ltd.
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Electrical- 19 Jan 2019
Tom was really professional and friendly. Arrived on time and didn't cut any corners with the job. Really chuffed with the final light fitting. Highly recommend and will hire again!
Finch home improvements
Rating: 5 out of 5
A focused team ready for a challenge, specialising in home improvements.We possess relevant professional experience gained during many projects in the last 4 years, a good insight into property refurbishment and property restoration, making the most out of the space given. We aim to be polite, punctual and honest.All recent projects have photos to hand.
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Electrical- 21 Jan 2019
I'm satisified with the work carried out by Daniel. He arrived on time to access the work required, provided a reasonable quote and carried out the work. I was kept up-to-date throughout the process.
DPO Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
I have worked as an electrician for 15 years. I hold my 2391 testing and inspecting and have my 17th edition. I have been a NAPIT Approved contractor for 6 years I have experience doing rewires, kitchen rewires, renovation projects in Manchester City centre, alarm installs, CCTV, heating controls, ventilation and general maintainence. I put pride in my work and business and provide a friendly professional service putting the customers needs first.
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Electrical- 27 Nov 2017
Very pleased with the work at a good price
Ak plumbing and electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Kinetic Electrical UK Ltd provides professional, reliable and high-quality domestic electrical services across London. As a NAPIT Registered electrician, we specialise in consumer unit upgrades, EICRs, fault finding, rewires, lighting installations, EV charger installations, electrical repairs and maintenance. We take pride in delivering safe workmanship, honest advice and excellent customer service on every job, no matter the size.
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Electrical- 16 Mar 2017
Abid was super helpful giving me all the different options that were available to me. He came the same day and carried out the job neatly and efficiently. Very pleased i will definitely call him again! Thank you! V.
K_Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Complete electrical installations for new build properties. Complete and partial rewires or new power and lighting circuits into home extensions and loft conversions etc. Installation of all types of bathroom and kitchen appliances and lighting. The smaller jobs such as installing an extra socket or fitting a light that you have bought. Basic & Security Lighting Fault Finding IT Services: Operating systems, software installation, computers repairs and technical advices
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Electrical- 15 Nov 2018
Our experience with Ernest was excellent, he was very efficient, professional, his pricing was fair, and he did an excellent job. I would highly recommend to others that are considering Ernest for their job to book him. I am writing this review after the first fix of a flat re-wire and will update here when the job is complete.
RJWilliams Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
General Property Maintenance & Repair
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Electrical- 17 May 2017
Rhys arrived on time to give us a quote and to do the work. We found him to be a very pleasant young man. He worked hard and got the job done. Very good communication skills. Well done Rhys hope the business goes well for you.
Billy Girdlestone
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am an independent tradesman who carries out electrical domestic installations, whether this be a complete rewire, changing a consumer unit, a brand new installation or simply finding any faults and rectifying the issue. I also carry out Audio Visual installations, providing shop floors with speaker systems which incorporates a tannoy system. I take great pride in my work and deliver without fail a high quality finish which delivers exactly what the client asks for.
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Electrical- 10 Jan 2019
Would certainly recommend to others! Relatively new to the trade but felt like he has been doing it for years. Will be using again! Bill came round to quote for the installation and rewiring of sockets and lighting in my bathroom and kitchen. Having given a competitive yet detailed quote, Bill arranged a day to complete the work and arrived on time, with the correct tools and parts ready to complete the job. I am thoroughly impressed with the standard of work and the finish. Bill got straight on with the job and was efficient and most importantly tidy! I will be using Bill again in the future and would recommend him to anyone looking for a sparky. I even discussed some other work I have planned for the future and will use bill again for that work for sure.
Sussex Downs Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi there, Im James. I started Sussex Downs Electrical Services after leaving my position as an Electrical Supervisor at a global pharmaceutical company. We are a family run Electrical Contractor based in Steyning, West Sussex. We take on all Domestic and Commercial Electrical works, from just an extra socket or light to part or full rewires. Consumer unit upgrades in your home to full 3phase commercial/industrial works also undertaken. We look forward to working with you on your project soon.
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Complete retire of our bungalow. James Ouinn carried out a very good job indeed for us he was most helpful in advising us on various issues and his workmanship is first class. We would have no hesitation in recommending him for any electrical work.
GW Electrical & Security Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
A family run business which prides itself in excellent customer services. We will treat you, your home and/or business premises with respect. We are NICEIC Approved Contractors with extensive experience in domestic and commercial installations (new work, repairs and upgrades). Advice freely given.
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Electrical- 25 Sep 2016
First of all George turned up at the agreed time, carried out the job with great efficiency and at the price quoted. Because of this I then got him to carry out another job at different premises. Excellent work.
Henderson Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
I’ve been an electrician for 7 years for a local company in Bicester and have recently decided to set up my own business. I pride myself in being punctual and work to a high standard. I mainly carry out work on domestic properties.
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Electrical- 15 Nov 2018
I'm glad I hired Lee. He came on time and worked quickly and neatly completing the job, taking some changes we wanted in his stride. Nice guy - I'd recommend Lee to anyone.
LIVE SOLUTION
Rating: 5 out of 5
Bringing innovative solutions together with design concepts for every taste from some of the country's leading manufacturers. Offering project management and design, or just installation services. Backed by a skilled team of select tradespeople, guarantees quality time and time again.
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Kitchen Fitting- 1 Oct 2017
very likeable and friendly chap excellent job knows what he is talking about thoroughly recommend him left it clean and tidy
MCR Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
MCR Electrical is a family run business, providing a wide range of domestic, commercial and industrial services. We are NICEIC approved and are fully insured. We pride ourselves on providing an honest, friendly, professional and stress free service to all of our customers.
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Electrical- 7 Dec 2017
Daryl and his team Callum and Josh did an excellent job of changing my old 'fuse box' for a new consumer unit, installing new bathroom lights and fitting a security light outside all within a day and for a fair price. Wonderful tidy work and a very friendly team, I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Gasvolt Plumbing, Heating & Electrical Services
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Trading locally for 15 yrs.
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Electrical- 16 Mar 2023
Unfortunately Brian was unable to fix the extractor fan, even though he took it apart so a bit of a no go
IDEAL ELECTRICIAN
Rating: 5 out of 5
As an experienced and qualified electrician I do all domestic electrical work including consumer unit upgrades and rewiring, fault finding and rectification.
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Electrical- 1 Dec 2018
Very quick response and knowledgeable he was also very reasonably priced and did the job quick without any problems. I would definitely recommend to others. Thank you
Carlin meek electrical ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are a small local company offering all aspects of electrical installation and repairs or maintenance. Fully qualified and insured electricians with 16 years experience each. Domestic Commercial Industrial
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Electrical- 11 May 2016
Very happy with work done, both of them nice and polite, and respectful. Cleaned up after the work was done. Would I use them again, yes I would and plan to, 10 out of 10