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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Alderson Electrical
Rating: 4 out of 5
Local to Nottingham, no job too small £45 call out fee as standard Price guide: £20 per standard socket/ light swap £100 new socket install £120 standard outdoor socket install £175 new outdoor light install Plus cost of materials.
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Electrical- 29 Sep 2025
Poor communication. He gave me a date first then cancelled it due to he’s son got ill which is understandable and I told him no worries will do it in your flexible time. Then he gave me another date and I agreed then day after I asked him what time will you come no reply then day before I messaged him no reply and he didn’t arrive on his chosen day. I waited whole day for him then called him no answer. The worst communication I have ever come across and I would recommend you to find a good responsive person avoid someone like him. Who doesn’t have value for other people’s time. Very unprofessional.
Oli Marsh
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a small business based near Lincoln offering high quality installation work. I have been an electrician for over 10 years and self employed sole trader for just over 4 years. I generally undertake private domestic work but also do new builds, extensions, conversions and light commercial installation work. NICEIC Registered Domestic Installer.
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Electrical- 17 Jun 2017
Oli is a very pleasant and polite young man. He completed the job in a very professional manner and the charge was very reasonable. He took the time to advise me on future works I would like doing. I would definitely recommend Oli and use him again .
AM Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
NICEIC registered Electrical contracting company. Work in all aspects of electrical installation work, including domestic and commercial work. Highly experienced in different areas, fault finding on existing electrical installations, to installation of specialist equipment, alarms and CCTV.
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Electrical- 10 May 2019
Lovely guy and a great job
Nss electrical services limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
I’ve been working in the electrical sector for 28 years Qualified for 24 years I’ve worked on industrial .commercial. domestic carrying out all aspects of electrical installation from first fix to second fix and testing & inspecting of projects from small to large
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Electrical- 1 Mar 2018
Our downlighters literally blew up and Noel came round the next evening and fixed the issue in about 20 mins. Lovely chap, very knowledgeable. Advised us to change the bulbs we were using to avoid the issue again. Would recommend and we would use him again.
A C Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Based in Central London, but cover all areas doing all type of electrical work, both domestic and commercial. Prices are competitive with excellent quality of work and service.
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Electrical- 25 Mar 2018
What a lovely man came to my house gave me a quote very reasonable in price done a lovely job very tidy as well would use him again thanks
PSlattery
Rating: 5 out of 5
NICEIC Approved Electrician. PRS registered for EICRs. OZEV registered to install EV chargers. 40+ years in business. We offer electrical/rewires/upgrades/fault finding and maintenance on Domestic and Commercial. 7 year warranty fully Insured for all work. References available if required.
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Electrical- 9 Sep 2016
I was desperate for some work to be done. Peter worked around other jobs he had to 'help' me. I needed a lot of electrical work carried out. Peter explained everything he did and why it needed doing. I had total faith in him. He is a very experienced and knowledgeable electrician. I can HIGHLY recommend Peter.
DESIGN LAYOUT & BUILD LIMITED
Rating: 5 out of 5
Design Layout and Build Ltd wants to offer its customers quality work for fair prices. For any project we provide a minimum of 12 months warranty. For this we always use quality materials and skilled craftsmen. We are polite, friendly and have great experience in our trades. Our team is eager to complete your projects!
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Carpentry- 12 Sep 2015
We were extremely pleased with Daniel and his colleague's work. Daniel gave me a fully costed quote promptly, answered emails quickly and was knowledgeable about what needed to be done. They were punctual, polite and very hardworking. The work was done to a high standard and I would not hesitate in recommending them to others.
All Works Group Ltd.
Rating: 5 out of 5
All Works Group is a Kensington & Chelsea based domestic property maintenance company, providing electrical services to London’s homes. All engineers are NICEIC registered working to British Standard BS 7671 (IEE) to meet safety regulations. We offer a 12 month workmanship guarantee on all our services and a 10% discount on labour for new customers.
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Electrical- 7 Aug 2018
Glenn was excellent. Really helpful and did a great job. He fitted a new consumer unit and also connected kitchen lights. He pointed out that a switch, in a cupboard where the water cylinder would once have been, was live and changed that into a very useful socket. Would highly recommend and will contact again if need more electrical work doing.
JPSPlumbing
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
JPS Plumbing and Electrical provides Winchester and the surrounding areas with an efficient, local plumbing service. You can be assured that a trustworthy, considerate and friendly tradesperson would be working within your home. We now accept credit and debit cards as a method of payment.
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Plumbing- 1 May 2013
Very efficient and good pricing compard to some of the other quotes I had. Very happy with job
Blakes Electrical Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Blakes Electrical :experienced electricians that provide safe, well planned electrical installations and alterations. Free advice and quotations with no obligations. NICEIC registered including part P Weekend and evening appointments welcome.
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Electrical- 23 May 2016
Job done well and efficiently, would recommend and will work with Ian again in the future
OT Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are a established family run business offering all aspects of electrical work. All work is carried out by fully qualified electricians to a high standard.
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Electrical- 21 Feb 2016
Many thanks to Gary Soar from OT electrical for Installed Electric hearters and added isolator switch adjacent to hearter. The task was accomplished within the time scale set and within the estimate. He was a very professional and conscientious. We were kept informed at all times , of the progress being made. We would fully recommend this firm for electrical work.
Aaron Davies
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hello and Welcome to all! I am a local qualified electrician with over 12 years of experience and I have worked on many different and exciting projects. My aim is to provide a reliable and professional service. I always have attention to detail and complete work to a very high standard. I will ensure your job is done to your satisfactory, it’s safe, up to current standards and cost effective. I look forward to meeting with you and thank you for your interest.
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Electrical- 17 May 2018
Aaron was brilliant. He went above and beyond for what he charged us and was very competitive on price. Aaron also explained what he was doing throughout which I found particularly helpful. Big thumbs up from me.
Fletcher & Long Electrical And Property LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Small business in Leicestershire with over five years experience in the trade. Two qualified electricians on board to provide high and fast quality service. General work undertaken, factory installs from power and lighting to machine supplies. Shops, bars and offices installations and maintenance works, new build houses, extensions, re wires and consumer unit changes.
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Electrical- 22 Aug 2018
Good communication, tidy work, I would use Fletcher & Long again.
SB Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
SB Electrical is a small electrical company based in the south side of Glasgow. We offer a range of services for domestic and commercial installations. All work is NICEIC approved & fully insured. Customer satisfaction guaranteed!
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Electrical- 12 Dec 2017
Good service, very prompt at responding and getting work done.
Electro Logic
Rating: 5 out of 5
20+ Years in Electrical Installations Industry Experience in Commercial and Domestic Installations and maintenance I’m also qualified with •Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671: 2008(2015) •Level 3 Award in Inspection and Testing 2391-52 •Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment •Registered NICEIC Domestic Installer
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Electrical- 11 Dec 2018
Giochan was great! He came round on a Sunday and fixed all the issues I needed help with. He also installed some outdoor garden lights. He was perfectly on time, diligent in his work and left no mess. Would definitely recommend for anyone in south west London who is need of an electrician.
Pearse Electrical Contracting Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, my name is Mick Pearse and I am the owner/director at Pearse Electrical Contracting Ltd We are a family run business based in Burnham Slough and have been trading for 5 Years. We undertake domestic, Commercial and Industrial works and are Elecsa & Part P registered. No job too small Thanks
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Electrical- 16 Oct 2015
Mick was very prompt in responding to the original job posting and had popped round to see the job for himself and sent me a quote within a few days. His quote was competitive with the others I'd received and so within a week he had started the work. His guys did a very neat and tidy job, left no mess behind them, were courteous and nothing was a problem or hardship for them. Overall I'm very happy with the finished job and the service.