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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MPEP Building Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
I'm Mark, you're expert, qualified and experienced Builder covering fitting & faults in Electrical, Plumbing, Building, Kitchen & Bathroom Design and Installations. Consumer Units, Electrical Faults, Power Sockets, Pipe Leaks Genuine Trade Discount on Parts - Not Vat Registered
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Electrical- 17 Dec 2013
Mark came and looked at job promptly, gave me a quote. And did the job there and then. He then attended the next day to do a further job. Very efficient, conscientious, competent and personable guy. Would not hesitate to use him again.
O'Prey Electrical UK
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Fully Qualified Electrician. 15 Year's plus experience in the electrical trade.
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Electrical- 9 May 2019
Fast. Tidy and just what I asked for. Very neat job.
Green Earth Sussex Limited
Rating: 4 out of 5
We take on all small electrical jobs from light change to a full or part rewire, board upgrades, ev chargers, EICRS and call outs
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Electrical- 25 Feb 2025
We had an EICR (electrical condition report) carried out last year prior to completing the purchase of our house. Having now moved in we have found several electrical faults not identified in the report, including two way lighting on the first floor not functioning, lights in the first floor corridor not working and lights over the kitchen island not working. These are obvious faults which should have been picked up and included in the report. We have now found a competent electrician who has put right the faults. Very disappointed with Green Earth.
ElektricCity
Rating: 5 out of 5
NICEIC registered
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Morteza changed our consumer unit. He also installed a light and fan and undertook testing. He has been fantastic - very good indeed. We had no problems at all, a very polite person, clean, and professional. I would definitely use him again and would recommend him - he has done an excellent job for us.
AW Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Electrician With 34 years experience in all aspects of the trade. Specialized in all forms of Central heating controls domestic or commercial. Solar PV maintenance and repair. Rewires New build or refurbishment.
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Good price very tidy and very experienced completed all work as discussed to a very satisfactory condition left premises very clean and tidy and explained everything will definitely use adrian again and would have no problem in recommending him Thanks Adrian
Camplex Security Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are an Electrical company specialising in Fire Alarm and Security System installation, we supply and install High Definition CCTV, Intruder Alarms, Door Entry, Access Control, Commercial and Residential Fire Alarms and of course Electrical Installation and repair work for residential properties.
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Electrical- 24 Jul 2015
James is Very professional and work very quietly.Would definitely use him again and happy to recommend him.
Tony Austin Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi my name is Tony Austin and have been an electrician for 39 years and covered all aspects of electrical work. I worked for southern electric for 25 years as a domestic electrician, My main work has been domestic rewires, fault finding, fuse board changes, storage heating. I am NICEIC registered
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Electrical- 8 Apr 2016
Very neat and tidy worker. Was happy to have him working in my home.
CHE Property
Rating: 5 out of 5
Professional, reliable and friendly. Fully qualified 17th Edition Electrician. With over 10 years of experience in building maintenance in domestic and commercial setting. I am now setting up business by myself and looking to expand my customer base. Customer satisfaction is of a very high priority and all work is carried out to a high standard. £2 million liability insurance – Competitively priced – No job to small – Free no obligation Quotes
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Electrical- 13 Mar 2016
Chris was great. Punctual, friendly, tidy and efficient. A great electrician who I ended up giving an extra day of work to as he can turn his hand to other trades such as carpentry. Entirely trustworthy and really helpful. Thanks Chris.
AGL Electrical (shropshire) ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
A friendly buisness who puts customer first. Gives guidance to how jobs are done and requirments needed. Job undertaken from big to small completed at a high standard, fair pricing and always competative.
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Security Systems- 8 Dec 2014
Excellent, trustworthy company, v reasonable price.
SAFETOUCH INSTALLATIONS LIMITED
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
Welcome to Safetouch Installations a Chippenham based company serving the local community. Having worked in the electrical and plumbing industry for nearly 30years the last 18 years running my own successful business specialising in bathroom and wet room installations. All work is carried out with diligence and to a high standard where attention to detail and customer satisfaction is paramount. I welcome the opportunity to work with you on your future projects. Neil Baker
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Bathroom Fitting- 31 Aug 2018
Neil was fantastic from start to finish. He listened and advised, provided a clear quote, started and finished on time and budget and throughout the work was clean, tidy and conscientious. We are so pleased with the end result - through some difficult installation problems, Neil worked tirelessly and with a smile to deliver way more that our expectations. The quality of the work is amazing, the attention to detail second to none. I would highly recommend Neil ( Safetouch) to anyone wanting a high quality end result at a great price :)
Richard Hanna
Rating: 5 out of 5
Time gained as an apprentice years ago . City and guilds qualified and experience gained within domestic ,commercial, works also crb checked as working within pubic sector and local schools within birmingham city council and west mid police .
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Rapid, friendly, professional and extremely reasonably priced. Wouldn't hesitate to use again or recommend. Thank you Richard.
ANR Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Owner is a time served competent electrician with 15+ years experience in the electrical industry. All domestic, commercial and industrial work undertaken. Continuing to expand our client base across the Southwest we strive to provide a friendly, reliable and professional service to all of our preexisting and new customers.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent service. Tony from ANR was brilliant. Very professional and fast service and really pleased with price. Great job. Thank you. Lisa
Flying Sparks Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Flying Sparks are a family run business based in Preston Lancashire who also cover work all over the North West. We are a comprehensive provider of electrical installation work, planned preventative and reactive maintenance services. It is our belief that the client’s needs are paramount and we take this very seriously. From consultation to completion our clients are treated individually and are in full control.
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Last year and over the past 5 years - Everything from the odd light switch and socket to the full electrical works on a four property luxury development. Ben is excellent, he does what he says he will do when he says he will do it. Very knowledgeable and a great problem solver. I use him every time I have a job. First class
Quantum Electric
Rating: 5 out of 5
Welcome to Quantum Electrical Services Ltd. I have over 20 years experience in electrical installations. I started Quantum 5 years ago. Since then I have grown the company to include 6 employees, 2 apprentices and myself as managing director. Our mission is simple. To be London's most customer centric electrical service company. All our work carries a 24 month no hassle parts and labor guarantee. We operate 24hrs.
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Daniel has done several jobs for me. He has rewired my kitchen, added fans, diagnosed problems, he has also put in plugs and sockets and done our lighting. He has worked really well, put them in quickly. He also followed up a week later to ask if it was all still working which was a nice touch. One night I called him up at 9pm and he was there the next day. A really reliable and good service. I have him booked in to do more work and would highly recommend him.
Henec Limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
Henec Limited is an electrical company in Essex established since 2014. Using our knowledge we are able to carry out industrial and commercial services to the South East, London and Essex. We provide services to offices, shops, industrial units, educational buildings, tower blocks, flats and houses.
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Highly recommended, arrived on time, work completed quickly, left area tidy. Will use these services again.
CWR Electrics
Rating: 4 out of 5
CWR Electrics, Electrical installation company , 13 years on site with domestic and commercial install experience all types of work undertaken from changing lights to full re wire full JIB qualified with testing and inspection Reliable and always on time, very competitive rates
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Electrical- 13 Jan 2025
Main job ok. I had a smaller job which I still have a problem with