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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Straight Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are a small business with big experience within the electrical industry. We have many years of experience working within the industry. We do our very best to make sure that we cover all of your electrical needs. All jobs will be done according to the 17th edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations BS 7671 .
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Electrical- 25 May 2016
Accurate quote, punctual, knowledgable and super efficient/straight to the point - highly recommended! I could only hope there are more professionals like him in the market. Excellent service - will definitely use them again for the ongoing refurb! Thank you.
NDP electrical solutions
Rating: 5 out of 5
With years of experience of carrying out electrical installation, repair and maintenance, we offer design, installation and testing of domestic, industrial and commercial work across the South West and West Midlands, all types of work undertaken. We are registered with the NAPIT Installer Scheme. This means that we are the requirement of Part P of the building regulations.
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Excellent communication from start to finish. Completed the work as quoted, reliable, punctual and very friendly. We were so pleased with the first job we asked Nick to come back at short notice for another job which he did. Will definitely be using Nick again in the near future. If you need a local electrician contact Nick Portlock. Really pleased we hired him in the first place.
Emelec Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Local electrician covering Wirral, Chester & Liverpool, 20 years experience working in domestic and commercial properties. Free no obligation quotations provided, no pushy sales. Fully time served City & Guilds Qualified. Friendly and reliable service provided.
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Electrical- 10 Feb 2016
I contacted Ian concerning a electrical report that I needed for a house purchase. Ian liaised with the estate agents and arranged everything from time and date so I didn't have to be the middle man. I found Ian punctual in his work and very helpful on giving advice and honest when is came to cost of the job when he said he'd only charged me for what he could access on the day of inspection. I would not hesitate to recommending Ian again
a d thompson electrical services
Rating: 5 out of 5
From rewires to extra points, kitchens and bathrooms or anything domestic to light commercial. I've had 24 years of industry experience from industrial electrical to lightning protection
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Electrical- 14 Aug 2015
Excellent service from Adam! He was punctual, friendly and did a thorough and fantastic job. I recommend him highly and would happily hire him again for future jobs.
GAS AND ELEC SERVICES LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, I'm Ian. I am a fully qualified electrician and am registered with NICEIC as an approved contractor and am also Part P registered with the NICEIC scheme. I provide all the correct certification and documents on completion of electrical works. I have over 15 years experience in the electrical trade and pride myself on delivering a fast and reliable service at competitive rate. I strive to achieve 100% customer satisfaction.
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Electrical- 9 Sep 2016
Ian is a really nice guy, also very flexible around our working commitments and he did a great job. Very satisfied and would definitely use again. Chris McA
Emsworth Electrical Installations LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are a small electrical company from Emsworth that cover all types of electrical works from Domestic installations through to Industrial electrics. We take on all electrical work and have pride and passion in our work. We are fully insured and registered as NICEIC Approved Contractors. All our work complies with BS7671 and is guaranteed for a year.
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We first met EEL Ltd though a recommendation. We were highly impressed with the work and safety onsite. They are very clean and tidy. We now use them on all our projects, they are a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them.
ECF Installations Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Electrical- 14 Oct 2017
Warren did a great job of installing the electrical circuits for our kitchen refurbishment. He was very professional and flexible, as we were working with a number of different trades. His quotation was accurate and he provided the necessary documents on completion. I would not hesitate to recommend him in future.
Mines Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are NICEIC Approved Contractors who have a strong emphasis on safety, quality, service and value. All of our installs are certified and insured and are backed by NICEIC's 6 year platinum promise. Our electricians are fully qualified, uniformed and have sign written vans.
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Electrical- 6 May 2016
Brendan did a great job. Really helpful and professional. Very prompt with quotes, certificate and receipt. Couldn't ask for more and would certainly use again and recommend.
Powerwatt electrical ltd
Rating: 4 out of 5
Powerwatt Electrical Ltd offers a wide range of electrical services for both domestic and commercial customers throughout Harrow and London. We've been in the business for many years and promise to always complete jobs to a high standard for a competitive price. Our reliable team can offer our help for both small and large jobs and anything in between. We guarantee you will be happy with our work, if you are not satisfied then we will come back for free.
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Electrical- 1 Feb 2025
I had three electricians quote for a full garage rewire with new armoured cable, incl. removing all lighting, socket & electric shutter circuits, existing old meter board etc, installing a MID-certified submeter & wiring to a new meter board, also prepping for a future DNO supply. Tudor was one of them. Tudor is direct—he doesn’t sugar-coat what’s needed for compliance. He takes pride in his work, doesn’t cut corners and ensures a safe, high-quality install. Hardworking, communicative and punctual, he kept me informed throughout, explaining each step. If you have a complex requirement, as I did, he’ll work with you to find a compliant solution. He handled a double-pole metal switch fuse, IP66 enclosure, service connector block, 16mm 3-core armoured (glanded), rotary isolation, WiFi submeter, dual-pole isolator, populated MCB & Copex—showing his expertise throughout. His pricing was very reasonable for the quality and effort put into the job. Made my life easier. Highly recommended.
DTR Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Electrical- 24 Apr 2017
Very pleased with the work, David was very friendly and offered advise on things I hadn't thought of. Very neat and tidy job. Would recommend.
Anna Electrics
Rating: 5 out of 5
Anna Electrics was set up by myself early in 2016. I have previously been working as an electrician for 3 years prior to this. Before this I had been working as a Physics teacher and had always dreamed of being an electrician! My experience is mostly with domestic electrical work and this is what love to do.
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Anna has completely re-wired several basements for us. She has always carried out a very professional job, working well with both us and our clients. she has always been reliable, efficient and friendly. Her prices are very competitive. Anna has also provided our clients with electrical certificates when required. We will be using Anna in our future projects and we will continue to recommend her to our clients.
Power plus electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
I have enjoyed working as a self employed electrician for over 15 years and have seen all types of wiring! I do work for several large home improvement companies (B&Q, homebase, etc) wiring led lights, sockets, and cooker points.I have also done complete house rewires and testing. I can provide estimates over the phone as I work from menu price list for most jobs.
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Electrical- 15 Dec 2016
Fantastic service,William arrived to install a new socket, when he said he would. His cost for doing this was very reasonable. I would have no hesitation in using this service again.
C.T. Property Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, my name is Carl, I am hardworking, reliable, honest and take pride in my work. I have worked in the building industry for over 15 years starting as a labourer and moving on to handyman on building sites, and eventually supermarket maintenance for nearly 9 years. I eventually got fed up of putting myself out and not getting any thanks for it so I thought I would try working for myself, so I quit, did an electrical course and here I am!
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Electrical- 27 Mar 2017
Carl arrived on time and fitted the chandelier carefully. The electrics in my old Victorian house are a bit complicated and he carried out all safety testing (17th edition) and left certification. He kept to his quote, left the site tidy and I will use him again if I need any electrical work done.
Electrical4foryou.
Rating: 5 out of 5
All electric work certificates. All plumbing installation. but not gas. kitchen fitter. landscape work. and fences
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Plumbing- 11 Jun 2016
Good job done. He communicated well and turned up on time. I would recommend.
Alex Edwards Building and Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hello! We are Alex Edwards Building and Maintenance, a company with over ten years experience in the industry. Our team is fully qualified and is passionate about providing excellent service. We pride ourselves on our professionalism.
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Bathroom Fitting- 2 Mar 2016
Arrived when he said he would.Went out of his way to sort any proplems.Worked very hard with his secound in very small space,bathroom looks great and hope to have more work for them.They were polite and worked right though both days and when items were needed went straight out and got them and came back ,no disappearing for hours on end.Also very clean cleared up after themselves so you wouldn,t know they had been there apart from a nice new bathroom.
P.G.Witney & Son Electrical Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Pg Witney & son electrical ltd is an NICEIC approved contractor employing 4 electricians, mainly in the domestic trade but we cover all aspects of electrical work.
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Electrical- 2 Jan 2017
Very efficient, professional and friendly service. Highly recommended!