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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Tucker Electrical Services Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
All types of electrical work. Domestic, Commercial and Industrial as well as renewable work. Also Alarm system and cctv installations
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Very professional work excellent. I would have no issue using this man again or recommending him for other contracts
R goodman
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, I have been a fully qualified electrician for around 15 years. I already have a good client base but am always looking to expand. I also provide plastering works. I treat my customers with the upmost importance and any work carried out is done to the highest order. I have never had any complaints and my prices are always reasonable. Kind regards, Ryan Goodman
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The most professional tradesman I have had in my house was on time very polite and done an amazing job. I have already asked him to do some more work in my home. Would highly recommend and will be telling all my friends and family about him. Thank you Ryan
Fitzgerald Electrical & Plumbing Solutions
Rating: 5 out of 5
I'm a fully qualified electrician & plumber I cover all aspects of electrical & plumbing work, •Electrical work from extra sockets, changing light fittings to complete re-wires, electrical testing, landlord certificates, fault finding, fuse board upgrades. Solar pv. •Plumbing work from repairing leaks, fitting new taps, new radiators, showers fitted to complete bathroom suites.
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Electrical- 1 Mar 2017
Tradesman came to my home, was polite and did an excellent job! Would recommend to friends and family! Thank you Alan!
DB Electrics
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a reliable electrician who has over 20 years of experience in domestic & commercial electircal work. I carry out work in York & the surrounding areas, no job is to small & no VAT on quotes. Areas of work are house rewires, part rewires, extra sockets or lights, security & LED lighting, consumer unit upgrades, fire & burglar alarms, electric showers, heating systems & Landlord inspection certificates.
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Electrical- 4 Apr 2017
Darren is friendly and punctual. Tidy work for a very reasonable price. Recommended!
Smailes & Hannant ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Smailes & Hannant ltd Have been trading since 2000, incorporated in 2001. We carry out work in schools, public buildings, councils, domestic properties, builders, and landlords work. Friendly competitive Electricians free advice no call out charges fast response give us a call you won't be disappointed Your local niceic approved contractor My name is Barry
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I would highly recommend and use again. Professional and pleasant. Very happy customer.
RJD Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
NICEIC Domestic installer registered. Mainly involved in domestic, but commercial and industrial experience too. Anything from new builds, re-wires, extensions, alterations, new consumer units, test and inspecting or just an extra socket / light.
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Electrical- 10 Dec 2016
Fantastic - work was completed very quickly at a competitive price, exactly as needed and quoted. He takes such pride cleaned up afterwards more than expected! Highly recommend.
NLE electrical ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Over 15 years experience, All aspects of electrical work is undertaken in a professional manner from changing a light fitting to a full house rewire, All work completed is to full NICEIC standards BS7671 with certification, We are a Friendley,punctual,reliable and efficient company what take great pride in our work, and make so the customer is 100% satisfied, We are all fully trained time served qualified electricians,
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Electrical- 10 May 2016
Great customer service from start to finish and very competitively priced. Would use again. Thanks!
Mg Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi there, I believe in not allowing completing any work to a standard that I would not have in my own house. Timekeeping is a must and customers are kept informed at all times should there be an issue out of my control.
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Install new boiler supply and thermostat. Rework outhouse electrics. Testing of 2 fuse boards. Repair light fitting. Install 2 new led flood light Mark is very reliability always on time, never has let me done. He is very trustworthy can leave him to get on with the job in hand to a very high standard. He is very neat. Very polite to all the customers. Can highly recommend him Chris.
Silver
Rating: 5 out of 5
Electrical Installation, Maintenance, CCTV installation and maintenance and Entry phone system.
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Electrical- 10 Nov 2016
the job was excellent and thank you very much again.
Straight Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are a small business with big experience within the electrical industry. We have many years of experience working within the industry. We do our very best to make sure that we cover all of your electrical needs. All jobs will be done according to the 17th edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations BS 7671 .
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Electrical- 25 May 2016
Accurate quote, punctual, knowledgable and super efficient/straight to the point - highly recommended! I could only hope there are more professionals like him in the market. Excellent service - will definitely use them again for the ongoing refurb! Thank you.
NDP electrical solutions
Rating: 5 out of 5
With years of experience of carrying out electrical installation, repair and maintenance, we offer design, installation and testing of domestic, industrial and commercial work across the South West and West Midlands, all types of work undertaken. We are registered with the NAPIT Installer Scheme. This means that we are the requirement of Part P of the building regulations.
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Excellent communication from start to finish. Completed the work as quoted, reliable, punctual and very friendly. We were so pleased with the first job we asked Nick to come back at short notice for another job which he did. Will definitely be using Nick again in the near future. If you need a local electrician contact Nick Portlock. Really pleased we hired him in the first place.
Emelec Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Local electrician covering Wirral, Chester & Liverpool, 20 years experience working in domestic and commercial properties. Free no obligation quotations provided, no pushy sales. Fully time served City & Guilds Qualified. Friendly and reliable service provided.
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Electrical- 10 Feb 2016
I contacted Ian concerning a electrical report that I needed for a house purchase. Ian liaised with the estate agents and arranged everything from time and date so I didn't have to be the middle man. I found Ian punctual in his work and very helpful on giving advice and honest when is came to cost of the job when he said he'd only charged me for what he could access on the day of inspection. I would not hesitate to recommending Ian again
GAS AND ELEC SERVICES LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, I'm Ian. I am a fully qualified electrician and am registered with NICEIC as an approved contractor and am also Part P registered with the NICEIC scheme. I provide all the correct certification and documents on completion of electrical works. I have over 15 years experience in the electrical trade and pride myself on delivering a fast and reliable service at competitive rate. I strive to achieve 100% customer satisfaction.
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Electrical- 9 Sep 2016
Ian is a really nice guy, also very flexible around our working commitments and he did a great job. Very satisfied and would definitely use again. Chris McA
Emsworth Electrical Installations LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are a small electrical company from Emsworth that cover all types of electrical works from Domestic installations through to Industrial electrics. We take on all electrical work and have pride and passion in our work. We are fully insured and registered as NICEIC Approved Contractors. All our work complies with BS7671 and is guaranteed for a year.
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We first met EEL Ltd though a recommendation. We were highly impressed with the work and safety onsite. They are very clean and tidy. We now use them on all our projects, they are a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them.
ECF Installations Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Electrical- 14 Oct 2017
Warren did a great job of installing the electrical circuits for our kitchen refurbishment. He was very professional and flexible, as we were working with a number of different trades. His quotation was accurate and he provided the necessary documents on completion. I would not hesitate to recommend him in future.
Mines Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are NICEIC Approved Contractors who have a strong emphasis on safety, quality, service and value. All of our installs are certified and insured and are backed by NICEIC's 6 year platinum promise. Our electricians are fully qualified, uniformed and have sign written vans.
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Electrical- 6 May 2016
Brendan did a great job. Really helpful and professional. Very prompt with quotes, certificate and receipt. Couldn't ask for more and would certainly use again and recommend.