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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Culleton Electrical Contractors LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are a family run electrical company covering the whole of the south east with over 10 years experience in the industry. We are NICEIC approved contractors specialising in domestic and commercial work.
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Electrical- 26 Jan 2018
This was a really good experience - thank you. From the site visit to completion of the work, Bradley and his team understood the sensitivity of the work required in a house of worship. All expectations on price, quality and timeliness were exceeded.
R&R Electrical Solutions Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Electrical contractors, who provide electrical installation, repair and maintenance to domestic, commercial and industrial clients.
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Electrical- 23 Jun 2017
Robert carried out an electrical condition survey and report for a house we are buying. He carried this out in a timeframe to suit us and was excellent at keeping in touch to let us know the progress and also the explain what he would be doing. The report itself was detailed and he explained the various issues to us in a clear fashion. He also put together a very comprehensive quote of works required which will help enable us to negotiate the house purchase price. We would not hesitate to engage him again in the future
Brightstar Electrical Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
28 years experience. Trading 10 years as limited company. All aspects of domestic electrical installations. New builds, refurbishments, maintenance and general electrics.
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Electrical- 15 Nov 2018
Friendly service, professional company, happy to recommend
ADR Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
My name is Andy. I am a self employed NICEIC Approved electrician who offers a first class friendly service, with the ability to cater for and take care of all of your electrical needs. We undertake any size of electrical work from an extra socket to a full / partial rewire including all variants of Electrical Inspection & Testing including EICR’s.
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Electrical- 10 Oct 2018
we have just hired Andrew of ADR ELECTRICAL SERVICES to replace our old fuseboard, rewire our shower, and conduct an electrical safety check on our property, Andrew is very polite, prompt ,hard working,and showed every respect to our property,his workmanship is to a very high standard and is extremely knowledgeable of his trade, he answered any questions we had and explained in detail the work in progress,on completion he left the work site clean and tidy, in conclusion we have no hesitation in recommending Andrew to anyone who is considering having any electrical work done 5 star ***** MR&MRS POWELL
Ex-military Electrician
Rating: 5 out of 5
A qualified Domestic Installer living local to Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Professional, friendly and well mannered ex- military technician of 9 years. Electrician for nearly 2 years and part P registered with Elecsa.
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My job was needing 6 existing up lighters over 4 rooms removed and replaced with 6 pendant lights due to moving? Tom is a Very nice guy worked well, all left clean neat and tidy and very competitive rates.. Job well done, Very happy with his work... I would recommend Tom..😀
A&A Electrical Installations Ltd.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Please take time to read my profile. Just because I'm new to My Builder doesn't mean I'm new to Electrics. I'm a time served Electrician with 16 years experience. Straight from school into a 4 year Electrical Apprenticeship, with a further 6 years served with a well known and well established Electrical contractor. The last 6 years i have been working for myself doing all kinds of work ranging from replacing a fuse in a domestic dwelling to connecting and testing 3 phase motors in a factory.
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Electrical- 2 May 2018
Lee did a great job at a reasonable price. I would gladly recommend him to others
Drummond Enterprises
Rating: 5 out of 5
Drummond Enterprises was established in 2013 to provide prompt and reliable electrical contractors to satisfy every requirement you may have be it a domestic client or industrial. We have fully qualified and experienced personnel that can advise you on the best way to proceed with your job.
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Electrical- 6 Feb 2018
Helpful and quick to respond
Richard Balkham Electrical Services Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a time served electrician, JIB Approved, with over 30 years experience. I work to the current edition of BS 7671. I Guarantee all my work against bad workmanship. I am available for call out's. I work on all aspects of electrical installations, industrial, commercial and domestic. I specialize in inspection and testing and reporting on the condition of an installation. However, I am not limited to that.
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Electrical- 13 Oct 2018
Richard came and looked at the job, after a thorough chat of what we wanted and needed, he gave us a very reasonable quote. We hired Richard and were not disappointed, he arrived on the day and got straight to work, finishing the job within the allotted time. At the end of the job, he cleaned up after himself, and then presented us with the required paperwork. All in all a brilliant job done to a high standard, we will definitely be hiring Richard in the future on the next phase of our changes. Thankyou Richard, we shall see you again soon.
Aardvark Electrics Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hello, I have been a qualified electrician for over 20 years, we have been trading since 2009, with many happy customers. We aim for the highest standards, for a fair price. We are proud to be Part P compliant with NICEIC approved contractor, and all our work is carried out to comply with BS 7671.
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Electrical- 8 Jan 2014
DID THE JOB WELL, IN GOOD TIME, FOR A GOOD PRICE
HomePro TV & Handyman Services
Rating: 4 out of 5
I’m a reliable and skilled handyman dedicated to helping clients with a wide range of home improvement and repair needs. From general handyman jobs to electrical work, TV setup, and secure TV wall mounting, I take pride in delivering quality workmanship, attention to detail, and dependable service. My goal is to make every job stress-free, efficient, and completed to a high standard.
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Handyman- 23 Oct 2026
He came 2hours late .. spent over 1hr doing 1 set of blinds, half built my bed up said he’s going to come back but never did … he charged me £200 for 1 blind an 3 mirrors an also put many different holes in the wall from drilling. NOT RECOMMENDED ‼️
SW Electricians
Rating: 5 out of 5
SW Electricians is a family business initially created by Kocujevskis brothers in 2015 Myself, I am a confident, qualified, friendly and dedicated electrician who seeks to always provide a high-quality service. I have over 3 years of experience carrying out all types of domestic electrical work from a new plug socket to a complete, or partial, rewiring of a property.
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Electrical- 3 Aug 2018
Nikolai did a great job. Was very helpful, explained me the whole process and gave some valuable suggestions that we used in the end. My garden looks brilliant, everything works and I would certainly hire Nikolai again.
Fraser Oliver Electrical Solutions
Rating: 5 out of 5
Small business with over 15 years experience in the electrical industry. Worked in all aspects but specialise in domestic work. All size of work is undertaken from changing lights to full re wire.
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Electrical- 24 Jul 2017
Fraser did a great job fully re-wiring our house. He is professional, hardworking and communicated with us at all stages. Would highly recommend!
NP Electrical
Rating: 4.6 out of 5
Highly skilled fully qualified electrician covering the South Yorkshire area.
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Electrical- 7 Sep 2021
Nathan is reliable, competent, tidy and efficient. I throughly recommend him to the MyBuilder community. Papas
A.P.Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
I have been trading for over 15 years and have built up a vast base of knowledge and experience. I offer all kinds of electrical services to home owners and landlords alike, anything from an additional socket to a full rewire. A.P.Electrical is registered with the NICEIC as a domestic installer. Free estimates and full explanation of what is involved to complete the work
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Electrical- 22 Dec 2015
Andy responded to my job almost immediately and we arranged for him to come round and fit our lights. He arrived early and was personable and certainly knew his electrics. The job wasn't straight forward but he had all the equipment/tools to do the job. It was very clear soon on that he was trustworthy and someone I would have in my home and recommend to others. The lights are all put up and they were not the easiest of lights but he took his time and has made an outstanding job. We would highly recommend Andy and have already given him future work! Thank you Andy.
P&H Contracts
Rating: 5 out of 5
P&H Contracts is a family run business and always ensures a high standard of work at affordable prices. We are fully insured and a member of the NICEIC Approved Contractor and PART P Registered which means we can self-certify our own work and notify building control saving you time and money. All work is carried out by competent engineers giving you satisfaction and peace of mind.
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Electrical- 17 Jan 2016
Excellent service,very helpful and polite.All work done at a high standard,will definately use again in future.
COLEMAN ELECTRICAL EXPERTS LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are an electrical contracting company, with 10 years experience in the domestic and commercial industry, we are insured up to £5,000,000 and NICEIC registered. We carry out electrical installations work with accordance with the 17th edition wiring regulations BS-7671. We lead with great standards of work and have excellent customer service. To not impact on your business we are also able to carry out any works out of hours or at weekends.
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Electrical- 26 Aug 2018
I am very pleased that I employed Billy. His work is professional and of a high standard standard and he is very customer orientated. He inspired confidence and was very clean and tidy. He was very polite and very helpful. I personally would rate his company 10/10. He also was helpful in studying the kitchen plan and speaking to the kitchen fitters. Billy was also very happy to answer any questions that I had. I will employ him again.