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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Brown Building Services
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
26 years of Happy Customers in the building industry has kept BBS in business! We will do any job big or small from changing a light bulb to renovating your full home!
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Electrical- 15 Sep 2018
DO NOT TOUCH THIS MAN WITH A BARGE POLE!!! He replace my trip switches and failed to send my certificate for this even after I continually contacted him for this. I was fobbed off time and time until I gave up asking as I did not understand how important this certificate actually was. After chatting with a qualified electrician he inspected the work and my fuse box was illegal and very dangerous. Basically my home insurance was void due to this dangerous and illegal workmanship. It was dangerous to the extent that if my house went on fire and people were injured / died I would be charged with manslaughter - no excuses. From now on I only use fully qualified electricians and needless to say he has failed to repsond to my complaint last week.
Roberts electrics
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are reliable, efficient and also offer quality workmanship at all times with 20 years experience in the domestic, commercial and industrial sector, we are fully qualified electricians, 17th edition regulations and 18th edition regulations, Testing and inspection, City and guilds.
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Electrical- 21 Jun 2016
Lee is a true professional and a brilliant electrician. his did an excellent job at fixing the new consumer box and new wiring for light sockets in the conservatory. i will certainly use Lee again for any electric work around the house.
EMW Electrical Services ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
From a single new plug socket to a complete rewire of your property, we offer a comprehensive range of electrical services, all at highly competitive rates to help you to save money.
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The job Elliot completed for me was changing my old plastic fuse board with a new bigger metal one. He also replaced my garden light and bonded my water and gas pipes. Elliot was recommended to me through a friend. When I called him up about the job he was very professional and informative over the phone. He came round the next day to have a look at the job and arranged to complete it on the Saturday. I was very impressed with the overall quality of the work and how tidy he was throughout the process. I would definitely call him back for any further electrical works.
GVA ELECTRICAL LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Friendly and reliable NICEIC accredited company with over 11 years experience in the electrical trade. We provide high standard service to all our customers. High quality workmanship and years of experience for your 100% satisfaction. All aspect of domestic installation and emergency call outs 24/7.
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Electrical- 8 Feb 2016
Jakub was superefficient with both the job and the admin - I usually have to beg to get an invoice for weeks, got it at once with some clever mobile appliance here. Perfect communication, altogether a pleasure to have business with.
DJW Electrical
Rating: 4.3 out of 5
DJW Electrical is a NICEIC Approved Contractor who aims to give a 5 star customer services from the first initial contact to the point of completion no mater how big or small the customers requirements.
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Electrical- 28 Feb 2021
Talked us through everything we need to know we felt he was the right person for the job and he did not rush he took pride in his work to detail
Ingenuity 3 Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are family run domestic electrical contracting company, based in Chippenham, serving Wiltshire, Bath and Bristol. Our engineers are fully qualified and reguarly assessed. We are fully insured and registered with Elecsa and Trustmark. All of our work comes with a 6 year warranty at no extra cost.
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Tug wilson was hired for a check on a kitchen socket and the installation of a bathroom heated towel rail.From commencement to completion Tug was very efficent, friendly and highly skillful. Nothing was too much trouble, he was a joy to have as our selected trademan. A good time keeper and kept us well informed at every stage.Done a first class job and was reasonably priced. Would recommend, and would be more than happy to invite him back for future projects.
Jewel installations
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
I have 40 years experience in the Electrical Contracting Industry with a wide and varied experience from domestic installation to major industrial contracts. I started my own company five years ago and have sucessfully trained both my stepsons as Electricians I am a SJIB TECHNICIAN ELECTRICIAN I have recently sat the 18th Edition Electrical regulations and my Test meter has just been Calibrated
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Electrical- 28 Sep 2018
Very clean job. I'm very satisfied with all. Great attitude and attention to detail.
Power To The People (UK) Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Power To The People (UK) Ltd is a domestic electrical service provided by a fully qualified electrician with 16 years experience. I carry out all domestic electrical work and can certify all work done. I provide friendly, affordable, professional and reliable services with PAT testing also available.
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Had to call out Mr Hunt in an emergency after my old style fuse box set alight. He arrived very quickly and replaced with brand new (and safe) RCD unit. Have also used Mr Hunt in the past to rewire conservatory after damp had destroyed the previous circuit. Could not be happier with service on both occassions.
Milton Electrics
Rating: 5 out of 5
We offer our services in installation maintenance and repair of air conditioning and commercial refrigeration, electrical installations and water treatments, specialized in hospitality (hotels, restaurants), shops, luxury stores. Ofrecemos nuestros servicios de Instalación Mantenimiento y Reparacion de aire acondicionado y refrigeración comercial, instalaciónes electricas y tratamientos de agua, especializados en hosteleria (hoteles restaurantes),comercios, tiendas de lujo.
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This is the latest job Mr Alarcon has done for us. Replacement of lighting switch and new emergency light in basement storage. He has done other jobs in the past. Very professional, punctual and reliable, I will recommend him with no doubts
P C Bondea Limited
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
I'm very punctual, reliable and sociable. Attention is paid to every detail. I always treat customers with respect, and my moto is: If a job is worth doing, it is worth doing properly. Everything is left clean and tidy. My focus is on ensuring a quality job and making the customer happy.
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Carpentry- 19 Oct 2015
Paul came to repair the wardrobe doors. He did an excellent job, very accurate and professional, arriving on time and communicating well. Without asking he also changed the screws in wardrobe to make it more strong. Highly recommended.
Synergy Construction Group Ltd
Rating: 4 out of 5
Synergy Construction Group carry out a vast amount of different works. With our in house team of tradesman we deliver any project to very high standards. We have over combined 40 years experience and can deal with any type of work. Our previous projects show what high standards we work to
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Green Power Home Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
At GP Build & Design we cater for domestic & commercial property refurbishments. We employ a wide range of trade's people, including Plasterers, Plumbers, Electrical Engineers, Gas Safe Engineers, Joiners, Brick Layers and Decorators. All of our workmanship comes with a ten year insurance backed warranty, free of charge as standard. Giving you complete piece of mind in knowing that the service does not stop once the work has been completed.
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I choose Martins company to do the building work in my home after much consideration and research. I had my bathroom fully converted into a wet room, my living room and dining room were re-plastered and decorated, I also had all internal doors fitted, all of this work was finished to a very high standard in an amazing space of time. Martin himself came to survey it and was of up most help and politeness, Jimmy and all his staff have done an amazing job and I would definitely use them again and pass there company name on to friends and family, all in all very pleased with the whole thing Many thanks.
Benelec
Rating: 5 out of 5
Electrical contractor undertaking all aspects of electrical installations. Mainly domestic but also work in commercial and industrial sectors. Establishes in 2007, all work built on reputation. Part p accredited.
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Benelec Ben is easy to speak to and very knowledgeable. he carried out the work with a minimum of fuss to a high standard. He kept to the quote. The work involved was not straight forward and involved fault finding and part rewiring in an older property. I would highly recommend
AK Electrical Solutions Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are a small family run business based in South Yorkshire. We are fully insured and are both NICEIC and NAPIT approved contractors We specialize in electrical inspection and testing but will undertake any aspect of electrical work in domestic and commercial properties.
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Electrical- 5 May 2015
Team were punctual and professional with work completed to a very good standard and electrical certificates e-mailed promptly. They also provided some helpful advice. I have already hired them for a second job I need completing. Highly recommended.
Besnik- Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am NICEIC qualified electricen , doing domestic electrical installation , test and ispection , maintenance , full rewiring , alteration and so on. I am doing this busines for 20 years in UK.
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Electrical- 8 Jun 2016
Very impressed with the work that was done. Was efficient and tidy and made sure I understood what was being done. I would definitely use again.
Green Electrics
Rating: 4 out of 5
We offer 24/7 electrical callout. Electrical and plumbing installation including bathrooms. We are also gas safe registered. Our reputation has built the trust that we will complete work to the highest standard every time, whether it's replacing a light fitting, responding to an emergency call out or completely rewiring a building. Most larger jobs will be supervised by a quality control manager who will keep you regularly updated. Ive been an Electrician for almost 22 years. NICEIC registered.
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Electrical- 5 Aug 2023
Job done. They put in a new cooker electric cable and isolater switch.