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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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.
E17 ELECTRICIANS LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are an Electrical Company with 19 years experience. All our customers are always recommending our service to others. We are an Niceic Approved Contractor.
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Installation of new fusebox. Laty was great, explained everything very clearly, would absolutely recommend.
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
David Mansion Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Established for over 6 years. Experienced in Commercial, Industrial and Domestic Electrical work.
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Electrical- 27 Nov 2016
Very nice guy, went that extra mile for a very reasonable fee. Hate to be too complimentary in case David gets too busy to do more work for us in future!
Steve Martinez
Rating: 5 out of 5
I have been trading for 25 years in all forms of domestic electrical installations, from complete rewires to small maintenance work. I do not do appliance repairs or boiler systems.
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Steve was quick and efficient and was really helpful. His price for the job was really reasonable. I would use him again
Gary Garnett
Rating: 5 out of 5
I run a reliable and efficient decorating company. I thoroughly enjoy my trade and feel that this shows in the exceptionally high finish of my work. I am honest, hardworking and believe in giving great value. I undertake both interior and exterior work of domestic and commercial properties.
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Handyman- 26 Jan 2015
Gary did a fantastic job for us putting up a blind in the bedroom and curtain rail in our bathroom. He suggested a creative solution instead of cupboard doors in the bathroom which looks fantastic! We were so happy with the work we booked Gary again to put up a wardrobe system in the bedroom and to paint the walls and woodwork throughout the flat. Gary is very professional, great value and trustworthy. He did the work while we were away and even fed the cats for us! Highly recommended.
I Mills Electrics
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am an honest reliable hard working electrician who works to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. I provide a quality service at reasonable rates.I cover most of south London. I am fully qualified through city and guilds.
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Electrical- 22 Oct 2015
Very clear quotation. Very prompt to respond. Was able to start the job at short notice and undertook all the work to a very high standard keeping me informed all the way. I would have no problem using Ian again and am very happy to recommend.
Cottam Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Local electrician for Re-wires, Solar installation, Testing and inspection, Fault finding. Large and small jobs taken
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Karl was recommended by me from a friend he had done work for previously. The work was for my mother in law who required a new fuse box fitting and some wiring in the kitchen. My mother in law is an old age pensioner and whilst Karl was there she mentioned she needed decorating doing also which Karl said he could help her with. My mother in law is ecstatic with the job he did, both on the electrical side and painting and so much so the price he quoted she said wasn't enough. He is extremely professional, thorough and take pride in his work at a very reasonable rate and come highly recommended.
AJW Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a sole trader. Small electrical company based in Hartlepool. Dealing with domestic and commercial properties. From new installs to rewires, tests, inspections and call outs.
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Great service, punctual, polite and great workmanship. Many thanks, highly recommended, professional company!
M.P. Webster Building/ Electrical Services
Rating: 4.4 out of 5
I have been self employed for 35 years. Fully qualified JIB Gold Card electrician NICEIC registered Fully Insured All installation electrical work carried out
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Electrical- 2 Dec 2020
We recently purchased a property in Hastings, that had lots of electrical faults. Martin carried out lots of work to my property, including changing lots of light switches, LED lighting and the installation of a new fuse box. His work was methodical and he did not miss a thing. I would recommend him whole heartedly to carry out any electrical work. His work is second to none, and I will be using his services again in the new year to carry out additional electrical work to the property. It's not often you find a reliable and trustworthy tradesperson, however Martin ticks all of the boxes. I hope that my positive review will bring lots of work Martin's way because he is one GREAT electrician!
Mead Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are a family run business based in Essex but we serve Kent, London and Herts. We cover all aspects of electrical work ranging from changing lamps to full property rewires. We specialise in domestic rewiring and alterations along with fuse board upgrades and LED lighting designs. Our aim is to provide complete customer satisfaction, a hassel free process from initial quote, through to commissioning and certification stage. All of our work comes with a 6 year guaranty for your piece of mind.
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Electrical- 8 Jan 2017
VERY POSITIVE! Mr. Mead has carried out an EICR for us. He was very friendly, punctual, did his work carefully and his fee was competitively priced. He was responsive when it came to schedule the appointment and delivered the certificate on the same day within hours! VERY POSITIVE EXPERIENCE - CAN RECOMMEND!!
Red D Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
As a local electrician my goal is 100% customer satisfaction. I strive to bring the best in quality and service. My reputation is built on performance. No job is too big or small. The same professional attitude applies to all jobs. I am dedicated to serving my customer's needs; I work closely with other trades, as a team, to produce the desired result. I am a fully licensed, insured and qualified member of NICEIC/ECA
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Very efficient and thorough workmanship.All circuits tested and faults rectified, any work completed in addition to that originally quoted for was at a reasonable price. I would not hesitate to recommend Red D Ltd.