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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Wells Electrical Services
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Wells electrical have over 10 years experience in commercial and domestic electrical work of the highest standard.We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, reliability, tidiness, reasonable rates and happy customers.
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Electrical- 19 Jun 2017
Luke was punctual, reliable, used quality fittings and came back twice to get the job finished - can highly reccommend.
Steel Property Development & Construction Ltd
Rating: 4.2 out of 5
We are a construction company dealing with plumbing heating gas electrical and most building services including roofing brick work joinery tilling kitchens and bathroom Were looking to expand the plumbing and heating side of out business
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Bathroom Fitting- 27 May 2025
An absolutely fantastic service from start to finish. I was kept informed and consulted at every stage. Really great team nothing was too much trouble . Josh found solutions to my quirky old cottage and worked really hard whilst on site. They were so good that I employed them for another job to refit an old shower on the third floor Really I don’t think I would ever use another company from now on so delighted with the quality they produced Lisa Bakewell
A J Electrical Solutions
Rating: 5 out of 5
A J ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS IS A LOCAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR WORKING MAINLY IN THE DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL SECTORS, OFFERING THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF WORKMANSHIP & CUSTOMER SERVICE. I have been working in this field for the last 13 years and I am a NAPIT approved contractor, so you can have confidence that all installation works carried out comply with current regulations and are audited yearly to ensure compliance to the current standard.
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Electrical- 25 Jul 2017
Antony answered my My Builder request promptly. He came on time, carried out the work to a high standard, tidied up after the work and was very reasonably priced. I couldn't ask for better service. Excellent electrician.
M&M BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Rating: 5 out of 5
13 years experience in all Electrica works. We undertake all electrical work, fire alarm, emergency lighting, inspection and testing and certification. Three phase and single phase electrical installation and registered with napit as full approved contractor, registration no: 15622.
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Electrical- 22 Jun 2017
First of all I am a professional landlord. I needed to find a new electrician as my last one that had I had been using for the last 12 years was becoming painfully unreliable. In the past I would only use NICEIC electricians. The quotes I received from mybuilder.com were from one extreme to the other extreme. For some reason I decided to take on Mehdi from M F Building Services, it may have been because he was registered with Napit & that he did not have any feedback what so ever, my thinking for this was I'm sure he is going to be good & reasonable to get on the ladder with feedbacks. His quote was not the cheapest but fair. He produced his badge and insurance both of which I have copies for my records. (I also checked him out with Napit registration.) In the past I would only use NICEIC electricians but I have read about Napit and have seen it growing over the last few years. Anyway back to the job and feedback for Mehdi . His price was accepted for the job. Mehdi gave me a date and time and arrived 10 minutes early. The job was completed and an invoice and Napit minor works certificate supplied. After this I asked Medhi if he could do an electrical safety test for one of my properties that was becoming due. Again date and time was kept and the test carried out and a Napit Safety Certificate supplied. As a person/electrician he is friendly, knowledgeable & helpful. I have today given his number to one of the managing agents that I deal with.
Beacon Electricians Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
I have been working as a fully qualified electrician in the South East for 20 years and in that time I have covered all aspects of electrical work from initial consultation to completion on a wide range of electrical installations from industrial and agricultural to commercial and domestic. I am an N.I.C E.I.C approved contractor and as such will be able to quote for any domestic or commercial works, my company has £5,000,000 public liability insurance.
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Electrical- 18 Aug 2018
Fantastic quality of workmanship, Part P sign off. Well priced, professional, courteous and highly skilled. Highly recommend.
M.D. Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Domestic electrician keeping customers happy. 8 years working abroad as a electrician in Cyprus. Willing to do simple socket change to partial or full rewire.
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Electrical- 23 Mar 2018
We would like to thank Matt for the highly professional job he has done for us. He explained exactly what he would be doing to achieve a successful outcome. Everything was left clean and tidy. We would have no hesitation in contacting him again if we require any future electrical work done. Steve + Sue Scott
Richard Dutton Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
I started my career 12 years ago with an apprenticeship working on domestic, comercial and industrial installations in the private sector, which I specialise in. I am Part P registered with Elecsa reg no 57799 and I have an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, 2391 Inspection and Testing and 17th Edition Qualifications. I remain proffesional at all times and strive to provide a high quality service. I also understand the importance of being reliable and having good time-keeping skills.
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Electrical- 10 Nov 2016
Richard initially came to establish which part he needed to order and then subsequently ordered the part and completed the job. He was polite and efficient. I would be happy to use Richard again in the future.
Cobra Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Keen electrician, undertaking any work, around the clock, 7 days a week! If you need a neat reliable electrician look no further.
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Electrical- 23 Dec 2016
Very efficient service from a friendly professional tradesman. I would recommend to family and friends . The pricing was reasonable and timekeeping was perfect.
City Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
City Electrical Services- Commercial and Domestic electricians providing a fast and reliable professional service to the highest standards in line with current 18th edition wiring regulations. Polite and friendly team serving across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and surrounding areas. •NICEIC Approved contractor •NICEIC Domestic installer *Certified PRS Contractor - A must when issuing EICR reports *Certified EV charger installer *Certified Solar installer
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Electrical- 16 Apr 2016
Sam arrived on time and is very professional. Offered informative advice. A fantastic finish, he left the room nice and tidy. I have already booked Sam for another job. You will not be disappointed!
Pc electrical installations limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
PC Electrical Installations have been working in the electrical installations sector for over 30 years and carry out all aspects of domestic, commercial, Industrial and equestrian sectors. Based in Tyne and Wear and cover , Gateshead, Newcastle, Durham, Northumberland and Sunderland. PC Electrical Installations is a professional, friendly and reliable Electrical contractor . We are fully insured and NAPIT registered for your peace of mind, and guarantee a prompt and tidy service.
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Electrical- 17 May 2018
Peter was reliable , turned up on time, pleasant, polite and did a good reasonably priced job. Definitely recommend PC Electricals again. Thanks for rescuing me out of my dilemma!
Apollo renewables ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Apollo is a steadily growing company, with the customer at the focal point of all our operations. We understand that without a client base, a company cannot sustain itself, that is why customer satisfaction is paramount at Apollo. We cover all your electrical requirements (Commercial, Industrial and residential). Fully Insured and Governing body registered (NIC EIC & MCS) This gives you that extra piece of mind when selecting us to provide the service you require.
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Electrical- 17 Feb 2018
Excellent company prompt and excellent customer service very friendly and efficient people to deal with
iBuild Essex
Rating: 5 out of 5
We carry out all types of building work and property maintenance. From plumbing, electrical, kitchen and bathroom installs to complete property renovation. We are also able to cater for 24 hour emergency call outs for repairs needed.
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Very efficient and cleaned up after, good value for money
Voltserve electrical services
Rating: 5 out of 5
We have been in business since 2007, We are domestic and light commercial electricians. Voltserve Are local electrical engineers serving the NP SA , BS. and CF area. We are fully qualified and JIB approved electrical engineers. From minor works, electrical safety certificates to complete re wire. For a local, reliable team to work with you on a project no matter how small, VOLTSERVE are here. REMEMBER if it involves a cable, we are able.
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Electrical- 24 Jul 2018
Brilliant job at a great price. Arrived on time and left house very clean after fitting 3 smoke detectors. Highly recommended.
Armand Elect Services
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
We carry all electrical domestic repairs, emergency 24/7. We upgrade consumer unit to meet 18th edition regulations. We do all domestic electrical rewiring and carry out inspection, testing and commissioning. Our Part P Approved registration number: 61142
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Electrical- 26 Aug 2015
Armand was great .. !! He tracked the fault ...and fitted a new Shower Unit for us. First class .. !
Lancs Electrical & Plumbing
Rating: 5 out of 5
I work on electrical and gas installations throughout the North West and have been in the trade's for over 15 years. I am registered with Stroma for electrical work and am also gas safe registered.
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Electrical- 24 Jun 2017
Tom came to price up the job and was thorough in assessing what was needed. When he came to do the work he was on time, tidy, pleasant and did the job as agreed within the timeline agreed. He was very accommodating when I changed my mind about the some of the details of the job. When he hit some difficulties due to the build of our house he was persistent and found a way of dealing with things to still achieve the required outcome. I'm very happy with the results and will definitely use him again for any electrical work. Highly recommended! Thanks Tom, and apologies for the dog barking at you all the time!
Cheston Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Here at Cheston Electrical we are City and Guilds qualified Electricians working in the domestic and commercial sectors based in South East London. Experience includes working at Gatwick Airport for 4 years on the north terminal development project. We are also a proud Member of the NAPIT competent person scheme and take pride in good workmanship, reliability and customer satisfaction.
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Electrical- 4 Nov 2017
Joe was great and a pleasure to work with. Did a full re-wire of my house and kept me up to date along the way. Everything was completed to a high standard. Thanks!