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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Your Neighbourhood Electrician
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Electrical- 11 Apr 2017
Paul turned up on time the day of the job he quoted for.He done a verry efficient job,was most pleasant and cleared all is mess up.His Invoice was as quoted.I would recommend Paul to anyone.
NBC Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Time served electrician with over 20 years experience in the trade. Friendly, professional, clean and tidy. Experience mainly in domestic and industrial. Experienced in data and fibre optic and CCTV from design to installation . No call out charge. Free competitive estimate.
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Electrical- 12 Mar 2016
Nick gave very fast service and was super reliable. His prices were competitive and he worked very clean. He is nice and friendly. We are really happy with the job and would use him again in the future as well recommend to anyone who needed an electrician. Thanks V much :-)
Elysium Electrical services ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Elysium Electrical Services is a registered NICEIC approved contractor based in Milton Keynes. We pride ourselves in offering a friendly, professional and reliable service, with 15 years experience working in Domestic, Commercial and Industrial environments.
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We had a extensive work done in the garden and Floyd was doing all the electrical work and lighting for us. We had border lighting around the whole area, step lights, we have two very large willow trees that Floyd managed to get lights to which now look fantastic as well as getting subtle lighting to the bridge which goes over a small stream. We are extremely happy with everything that Floyd did from quotation through to completion. Everything was always discussed with us first and any changes we made to the original plan was never a bother for Floyd. He kept us up to date of finances due to us changing things and was always very professional and extremely reliable. We would definitely not hesitate to recommend Floyd in the future.
RAE's Electrical
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Any domestic or industrial electrical job considered from fitting a light switch to a full re-wire, no job to big or small. Electrical engineer, trained to 17th edition IEE wiring regulations and qualified Pat tester. Customer satisfaction is our main aim
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Electrical- 8 Oct 2015
Great job. All done and dusted in no time at all. 10/10
Bankhead Electrical Services Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Bankhead Electrical Services
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Electrical- 13 May 2017
Great job, prompt and courteous would definitely use again - thank you Andy 👍👍
OBS Building Services LTD
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
OBS Building Services Ltd offer a wide variety of building work consisting of extensions, loft and garage conversions, internal and external refurbishment works both to the private and public sector. The director is a qualified electrician with over 20 years experience. we’re NICEIC approved contractors with a wide portfolio of works carried out by ourselves
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Electrical- 22 Feb 2022
Rewire was done to an acceptable standard. No issues with electrics and new fusebox was installed. The job was very dusty but workers didn't go to much effort to protect the house from the dust; we had to cover things with our own dust sheets. Effort to 'make good' was lacking; the plastering done to patch up the holes was of a low standard.
DOMELEC LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Originally trading as a Domestic electrical contractor with 20 years personal experience in the trade , and for the last 5 years I have undertaken a property maintenance type roll both for landlords and private customers. Covering everything from electrics, plumbing, flooring, bathrooms and kitchens, fitting doors, fixing pvc windows and doors... everything domestic really ( not gas ). NIC registered electrical contractor
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Excellent service ... would highly recommend.
MA Interiors
Rating: 5 out of 5
Mike and Austin fit offer a bathroom fit service. We will guide you through the process from start to finish. We will cover all trades from plumbing, plastering electrics and tiling. In addition to bathrooms, we carry out a variety of trades including plastering, kitchen fitting, plumbing, boiler installation,electrics ( NICEIC registered) and flat roofing. We can also offer window installation (FENSA Certification), conservatories and small extensions.
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Bathroom Fitting- 16 Jan 2018
Very pleased with the new bathroom which replaced a very old one. Mike and Austin overcame any difficulties along the way and kept in touch to discuss the work as it went long as I was not able to be there. The standard of finish is very high. Particularly pleased with the tiling.
Voltech Electrical ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are based in Poole, Dorset and provide electrician and electrical contractor services to homes and companies. our Memphis is on the customer and making sure they're happy with everything we do, we provide a reliable and tidy service.
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Electrical- 26 May 2017
Very helpful, well priced punctual. Will be using again for a bigger project.
Allecs Ltd
Rating: 4.2 out of 5
Full Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Electrical installation and electrical testing and fault finding
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Electrical- 11 May 2024
I recently had the pleasure of working with Alan and his team, a friendly and reliable family-run business. Their commitment to customer service and their certifications gave me peace of mind. From the moment I contacted them, they were prompt, professional, and efficient. Their team handled everything from minor repairs to major installations with precision and care. Thanks Alan!
Super Sparks Electrical Services
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Super Sparks provide an exceptional service with quality workmanship. We are a reliable business with over 10 years experience Categories we undertake are: Rewiring, Projects, Consumer Units, 3Phase, CCTV, IntruderAlarms, Networking, Fault Finding. No obligation quotes. Full Refurbishments
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Electrical- 30 Nov 2016
Geraint was an absolute pleasure to hire from the initial contact through to quote and then completing the job. He offered genuine advice and solutions and even let me change plans on the day of install. He cleaned up after himself and reallly took pride in his work. Top man!
MS Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
MS ELECTRICAL We Believe in a good tidy job every time. Work being done to the highest standards and always competitive rates! All electrical work carried out. From new circuits to complete re wires, maintance and simply changing of any electrical fittings. Testing certificates issued when needed. ALWAYS FREE QOUTES GIVEN
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Electrical- 27 Jun 2017
Reliable & professional electrician. Highly recommended. I was confident that Mark would get the work done and he exceeded expectations. I have no problem recommending Mark. Mark explains the work and has high regard for safety issues.
BPC Electrical Solutions Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
At BPCES we cover all areas of electrical work from small jobs to large scale projects.We are enrolled on both the NICEIC Approved contractor scheme and the NICEIC Domestic installer scheme.We pride ourselves on having extremely high standards in all areas of our work, project management, communication with customers, organisation and time management. My team are friendly and efficient and we’ll work with you to oversee your jobs/projects from start to finish completing to a very high standard.
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Ben was great- friendly, knowledgeable and did a great job. Very happy indeed.
ND Bennett Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
I have been established over 30 years. I work on domestic properties and commercial premises on install work and maintenance.i am part p registered with Elesca so can notify jobs and have a jib gold card.
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Electrical- 24 May 2017
Neil called me quickly to arrange a visit to quote for the job having given some very helpful advice in the first instance over the 'my builder' messaging service. arrived promptly and quoted on the spot. Very reasonable price quoted and he was able to get the job done there and then. Invoiced promptly. Friendly and professional attitude, polite, efficient, no mess and no fuss. Would definitely use again and would also recommend. Happy customer, thank you!
AQE4 Engineers
Rating: 4.3 out of 5
We are Donald Self Employed Builders, plumbers/Gas Safe electrical engineers and general builders with 17 years experience . We normally fit bathrooms, install boilers, fit kitchen etc.
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Handyman- 17 Aug 2020
Donald did an excellent job on our shower!
D&C Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Welcome to D&C Electrical. I have been in the electrical trade since 2005 and after gaining support from the princes trust D&C Electrical was formed. I have a high standard of work and communicate with clients well to ensure completion with the upmost satisfaction.
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Electrical- 22 Dec 2013
Chris was very polite friendly and get on with the job, I am very pleased will recommend. Keep it up Chris you know your stuff thanks Lyn.