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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JW Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
I have been an electrician for 8 years now, Working for a large company in the South Wales area up until June 2015. I have a wide knowledge in the electrical field and am always learning daily. I have excellent time keeping, and I am willing to travel for work.
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Electrical- 23 May 2016
James was quick to respond, friendly & communicative. He completed the job to a high standard, for a very reasonable price - highly recommended!
Kel Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
KEL Electrical Ltd is a electrical firm with over 30 years experience across all fields, fully qualified and insured, also a member of napit and part P registered. We believe our customer service is second to none and going the extra mile is part of the service provided by KEL Electrical Ltd
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Electrical- 16 Sep 2015
Lee communicated professionally and positively since the initial quote. And the price he agreed was sensible and really competitive. He arrived at right time, fixed all the lights to ceilings in perfectly and gave honest advice on bulbs. A honest nice and professional tradesman for such a good price. If you are after a good electrician for an affordable price just go for Lee. I would thoroughly recommend him. A very happy customer.
S R Rayner Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
With over 25 years experience you can be rest assured that all jobs undertaken are completed safely and to the customer requirements. The range of work covers Industrial, Commercial and Domestic Installations. Predominantly on domestic work currently however have completed jobs in listed buildings including churches, village halls, industrial units and small site work.
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Electrical- 6 Dec 2016
Amazing! Steve couldn't have done more to help us. He was extremely responsive, well priced and here to do the job and finished within 24hours! I would certainly recommend Steve to anybody looking for a reliable and professional electrician. Thanks again!
HARRIS &WILLSON PLUMBING AND BUILDING LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Buildrite Essex LTD. Myself worked for British Gas for 12 years as well as my own company and my Friend is a builder who has years of experience in the building trade this has worked out well for both of us as we can cover most work that is needed to be undertaken.
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Excellant service honest and reliable Thanks Darren will definately use you again.Do you fit new boilers in aswell?
Oracle Electrics Limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
Oracle Electrics is a Cardiff based family run business with over 10 years experience. Here at Oracle Electrics we pride ourselves on excellent customer service, and will always go the extra mile to make sure our customers are always completely happy with our service.
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Electrical- 9 Jan 2016
Really fast response and very hard working. Gave my flat a complete surface rewire over one long weekend. Very friendly people who really know what they are doing. Nothing is too much trouble. Will definately book them again for electrical jobs. Thanks all.
TR electrical
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Fully qualified and insured electrician with 2391 test and inspection, I have worked in domestic and commercial settings. I mainly work on domestic jobs.
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Electrical- 30 Nov 2020
Pleasure to deal with, honest and reliable. Left everything tidy and was very polite. Would definitely recommend and will use again! Thank you
R B Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
R B Electrical is a up and coming electrical firm undertaking all domestic electrical work, All of our team are fully trained to 17th edition, no job to big or small All work considered
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Electrical- 18 Nov 2016
RB Electrics’ work was great from start to finish. They kept to their full re-wire quote, which I will add, was also a great price. Rich and Steve are a very friendly couple of guys, very helpful, approachable, concise and courteous. They kept me well informed at each stage of the work as it progressed. When the work was completed, they tidied up after themselves, to a very high standard. No job was too small, they even dismantled a dilapidated porch at an agreed small extra fee. I have already recommended R B Electrics' work to friends, should they ever need an electrician. When the next phase of my planned work is ready, I have no hesitation in having RB Electrics back. Well done guys and thank you.
Home Electrics and Security
Rating: 5 out of 5
Part P Registered and Approved Contractor with Elecsa - Always get a registered person to do the work. Years of home electrics experience from rewires, lights, sockets, fans, cookers, showers, external power and much more. Why you can trust me - 9 years working in the Police, proving a trustworthy, professional and dependable service. £2 million liability insurance. Flexible rates. Will complete a professional service and clean and tidy afterwards.
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Electrical- 18 Jan 2017
Marc is very professional. Turned up on time, well presented and respectful of house rules. Diagnosed the issue quickly and resolved at quoted price. Can't of asked for more. Highly recommend and will use gain. Thanks
Mantra Electrical Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Newly formed family business, looking for work involving electrical repair and installation, including smoke detector installation. Also involved in electrical inspection and test - including PAT testing.
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Electrical- 8 Dec 2016
Pleased with efficient and friendly manner work carried out by this company and have no difficulty in recommending them
DB Electrical services
Rating: 5 out of 5
All aspects of electrical work undertaken fully qualified and insured all work certificated. Registered Electrical contractors, trust mark awarded.
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Very pleased with the speed and professionalism from Dean from DB Electrical services. The job was completed in less than half a day, and to my advantage Dean had a cancellation (due to weather as he was working outdoors) so was able to fit my small job in quickly. Would have no hesitation in recommending DB Electrical.
JD Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, I'm Jamie from JD Electrical, We Carry out all aspects of electrical work, extensions, rewires/part rewires, mains board upgrades, any job small or large you require. All our work is done to a high quality and we are reliable, polite and trustworthy.
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Electrical- 4 Oct 2016
Prompt and efficient, came to my job at very short notice after I was let down by someone else,offered good advice as to position of new plugs. Needed to return to finish job after other tradesmen had fitted rest of new kitchen, kept in touch and returned as agreed. Tidy work, smart and polite. Would recommend.
Shamari Electrical Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Shamari Electrical Ltd is an experienced team of NICEIC approved contractor electricians with more than 7 years in the trade doing domestic and commercial work. Based in Maida Vale, London. Honest, reliable and trustworthy. Customer satisfaction is at the core of our values. All electrical work undertaken.
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Electrical- 16 Mar 2017
He was very good and professional. Will hire him again.
TURISTELECTRICAL
Rating: 5 out of 5
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, FIXING AND REPAIRING ,FUNDING FAULTS.
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He did full rewiring to my house. Was a quiet person and very hard working.
Hometeq Electrical Solutions
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a fully City & Guilds qualified electrician Registered With the NICEIC. I have over 10 years experience and offer a very reliable and friendly service.
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Paul not only comes with the experience, knowledge and qualifications of a sparky but also has a creative and problem solving knowledge of a host of other trades, which through our conversations over a brew i learnt about, Paul re-wired an entire basement space at my commercial premises, un-doing all the mistakes from the previous owner, which as it turns out was very bad wiring! - so paul fixed all this within the cost time frame that he gave me. and i guess this is the important bit, Paul takes pride in his job and the finish and so also consulted on the type, style and amount of lights we needed for the design of the gallery space in the basement... which in part led to the opening shows success. I have also booked Paul onto further jobs after this one, and he has also become in-demand from my network. Highly recommend.
PT electrical
Rating: 3.9 out of 5
I am a qualified electrician registered with ELECSA to undertake all domestic electrical works from fault finding to full rewrires. I also carry out works in other trades as you can see from my latest kitchen project
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Electrical- 24 Dec 2025
Excellent Work from Phil from PT Electrical. Arrived on time and completed a comprehensive ECIR inspection and report. Highly recommended.
Connect electrical
Rating: 4 out of 5
NICIEC APPROVED & Fully qualified electrician 26 years, competent in all aspects of electrical work domestic commercial and industrial this includes working in houses , schools, hospitals, office blocks, factory you can be sure your electrical work is in good hands with a wealth of experience
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Electrical- 29 Nov 2024
Excellent job. Arrived on time