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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Asd electrical services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Asd electrical services We are a family run business and we carry out all types of electrical work and we can certificate our work as we are with the niceic
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Daryl Snelling fitted a fuse board for me and he was prompt, fast and very tidy. He was polite and explained in detail what was happening.
New Living Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
New Living was started by Graham & Andrew Ronald, electricians who have experience working in the commercial, domestic and industrial sectors, on many different systems. We carry out all electrical work including low voltage systems such as data and audio- in domestic, commercial and industrial. This can range from small electrical work such as fitting lights and extra sockets, to complete house rewires, new build projects, emergency lighting, shop and office refurbs, 3 phase power and lighting and commercial and industrial rewires.
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The job was a high quality lunch restaurant fit out in central London. East Design and Build asked New Living Electrical to carry out an assessment of the works and provide a quotation. The quotation came in good time, was very comprehensive and reasonable. We commissioned New living to carry out the install in September 2015. Andrew and Graham were both a pleasure to work with and carried themselves with knowledge and professionalism. The project went without a hitch and New Living were able to carry out some extras that were requested by the customer. Once completed New living provided all the required documents. I would highly recommend New Living and look forward to working with them again.
C J Richards Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
C J Richards Electrical is an NIC EIC approved electrical contractor for the Milton Keynes & surrounding areas. We specialise in electrical work for the domestic (part P approved), commercial & industrial sectors. We also repair Solar PV systems. Established 2001 and trade experience of over 25 years.
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A very efficient person came and installed our new kitchen lights. He was very quick with his work. Did a very good job , and we are pleased with his work. They beat everyone we looked at for price. So very good for value of money also.
Whiston Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
I'm 22 a fully qualified electrician. I have worked on big industrial jobs all over the country. Including south mead hospital in Bristol. I have worked for kier in Sheffield doing work on schools and care takers houses. I have worked on domestic houses wiring new combi boilers.
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Great lad! Good communication, arrived early, sorted out what I needed, fair price.
illuminum
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, my name is Neil and I run 'illuminum', a small domestic electrical business that prides itself on a friendly, reliable and professional service to every customer. Your satisfaction is of upmost importance. Our prices are very competitive and we take on all domestic and small commercial projects.
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Neil has carried out a wide range of domestic electrical repairs and installations within my home. All work was carried out to a very high standard of workmanship. Neil is very professional, very punctual, very trustworthy, with excellent customer service and inter-personal skills. He is very reliable and will go to great lengths to ensure customer satisfaction. I would highly recommend him to anyone and he has carried out many jobs for my close friends as well.
Linnett Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Linnett Electrical Services is a well established approved electrical contractors. Our operations cover a variety of electrical installation work, for industrial, commercial and domestic customers. We also pride ourselves on our dedication to customer care and aim to provide a professional service at all times. We guarantee to work swiftly and efficiently, causing the minimum of disruption and inconvenience, and ensuring that the finished result is of a superior standard.
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Shop fit out, cable trays, consumer unit, emergency lighting, led lighting, sockets and switches, starlight ceiling, disabled pull cord and reset. All electrics within the salon. Jack was fantastic, very reliable, very clean worker, quality workmanship, worked under local council building regulations. I would recommend Jack not only for his expertise and quality, but nothing was to much trouble for him, even working to a deadline.
Avanti Electrical Services Ltd.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
We offer professional Bathroom and Electrical Services 20 years experience gives our Customers assurance of high standard We also cover all our jobs with £5 million insurance Our company is NIC EIC Approved Contractor We certify and guarantee all our projects Some pictures of our work you can find on the profile site With Regards, Maciej Powirski
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Electrical- 31 Jan 2019
Excellent service, clear and in on budget. Highly recommend. *****
SLM Electrical & Data Services Ltd
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
With over 20 years experience in the industry with domestic and industrial single and three phase supplies aswell as aerial and satellite installations has enabled us to build up a repitable client database with quality paramount.
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Electrical- 18 Dec 2013
All work completed very helpful and friendly great prices very happy with the job would recommend any time.
South Lancs Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
NICEIC registered electrician available for all work. Fully insured and all works guaranteed. Clean, honest and reliable. A fair job for a fair price. I will not promise anything I cannot deliver and will always turn up when arranged.
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Electrical- 9 Nov 2015
What a lovely chap. Ricky came late in the evening to fit around my busy schedule, he did everything I asked for and an extra light fitting at no extra charge. His price was better than reasonable. Definitely a number I'll be keeping!
Ask Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Ask Electrical Was formed in 1999 by Steven Pateman who served an apprenticeship with The Ford Motor Co. After 15 years he started Ask Electrical which has blossomed to a trustworthy reliable company.
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Electrical- 3 Apr 2015
Punctual, professional, well priced, good work. Would recommend and re-use.
MJV Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Electrician with 6 years experience focusing mainly on residential and small commercial premises. anything from small jobs like extra sockets to big rewires or new home installations.
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Matt provided an excellent & efficient service and did a great job for a good price. Would highly recommend!
JTB Electrical
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Hi I am John from JTB Electrical. JTB Electrical is a NICEIC Approved contractor covering Manchester to Liverpool and the Northwest in all aspects of electrical installations from a simple light swap to rewires and upgrades.
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Electrical- 16 Apr 2018
John was very good at his job and hetalked me through all aspects of the Electrical safety certificate, things I could look at improving. He was on time and very hardworking. I would definitely recommend him.
RooheeElectrician
Rating: 4 out of 5
♧You can trust my small company ♧I'm doing my job for 17 years ♤NEW Rewiring ♤Consomerunit ♤Testing & inspection ♤Design lighting ♤Additional circuits
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Power Electrical Solutions Limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
We provide domestic electrical services throughout Surrey, Hampshire & Berkshire. No job is too small or too big for that matter. We handle every project with the utmost professionalism and respect. Power get the job done on time, professionally and to the highest standards.
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He laid some laminate flooring for me in my lounge. He was very polite and turned up on time. Was very hard working and did an excellent job and was very pleased that he totally cleaned up after he finished.
S.E Electrical Services Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Over the last 10 years i have gained experience in commercial and domestic electrical systems including installing, testing, and project management. I am fully insured and qualified and guarantee all my work is finished to a very high standard.
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Fitting new ceiling lights and under cupboard lighting. Installing new consumer unit. Fitting new sockets and separate main switch for cooker. Steve was very reliable and we are very pleased with the work he carried out. All fixtures and fittings are finished well and we are happy with the work carried out.
IEG Installation
Rating: 5 out of 5
Commercial, industrial and domestic installer.
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Very good job performed in my new flat. Ivan is professional and customer focused. Would not hesitate to recommend him.