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Would highly recommend Tony. Excellent work and prompt. Excellent communication before the job.
We are a local Electrical company specialising in electrical repairs and maintenance. We offer Same Day Service and guarantee our work for 12 Months. Trusted by residents since 2007. Most jobs fixed within the 1st hour. A list of our most popular electrical services is below, but if you can't see what you need I am still confident I can help. Electrical Services: COMPLETE REWIRES. NEW INSTALLATIONS. KITCHEN REWIRES. OLD & NEW BUILDS. COMMERCIAL & RETAIL SHOP FITOUTS. LANDLORD SAFETY CERTIFICATES. FUSE BOX UPGRADES. POWER POINTS. LIGHTING POINTS. DATA POINTS. T.V & SATELITE POINTS. BT PHONE POINTS. UNDER FLOOR HEATING SYSTEMS. WIRELESS THERMOSTATS. FIRE ALARM SYSYEMS. CCTV SYSTEMS. GARDEN LIGHTS (WIRED AND WIRELESS SWITCH) LED LIGHTS All staff are fully qualified: Qualifications: NVQ Level 3, City and Guilds Level 3 diploma, City & Guilds NICEIC Registered All operatives are fully City and Guilds Level 3 Qualified and have extensive electrical experience. Public liability insurance issued by Constructaquote and covers up to £5M. All work carried out by G B Home Electrical comes with up to 10 years warranty.
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Done a good job, was on time and seemed like a nice guy, very happy to hire him again
Domestic Commercial and Renewable Energy Specialists
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They did the job, but they didn’t write down the agree time, so ended up being half a day late. Some damage found around the socket they drilled through from that I found after the event.
Sjk Electrical is a small local electrical business based on Hayling Island that offers most things electrical from new builds to light fitting changes, electrical testing and fault finding
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Did as promised - would use again.
Great timely work, friendly service and kept in contact until paperwork came through. Would highly recommend and hire again in future.
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Excellent service, friendly and well presented, excellent quality of workmanship, clean & tidy, efficient, on time and all at a reasonable price for work done. Very very pleased with outcome of work completed and would recommend in a heartbeat. I have other future work to be done and will not hesitate to use Andrew again. A pleasure to deal with, A+
We are a family run domestic electrical business, registered with Stroma as a Part P registered contractor.
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Excellent work from Paul. Really pleased with the work he has done. The lights he chose and fitted for me look great. Minor delay to job due to unforeseen circumstances but Paul kept me informed all the way through and made sure the job got done as soon as possible.
Over 10 years experience in domestic electrics. Fully Qualified to level 3 in Electrical Installation plus 17th Edition. Guaranteed lowest prices on small jobs.
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Craig always cleaned up after each plug was put in and the price was ideal for the work done if we need an electrician again we will have no hesitation in calling him
We are a Building and electrics firm with over 200 five star ratings. Customer satisfaction is our top priority. We cover all domestic electrical services to the public and offer innovative ways to improve the efficiency and lifespan of your electrics.
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I've learnt from past experience that if your not sure then get someone qualified in especially when it come to electricity!
Electrician at Self employed electrical engineer
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We would highly recommend Nikos. He rewired our whole house and coordinated with the power network who moved the meter. His work is of great quality, and he's a very nice guy who will give fair advice.
Part P domestic Electrical installer with 16 years of experience. I specialise in re-wires, kitchen upgrades, lighting, sockets and all the little bits that you require. I'm here to help!
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Excellent service, really pleased, would defiantly use sgain
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Electricians - what you need to know
An electrician is a tradesperson who installs and maintains electrical systems. Most people know that you'll need an electrician if all signs point to a problem with an electrical circuit (for example if the lights aren't working properly) but they can take care of much more than that.
If you want to revamp your bathroom and get a flash new shower installed, you’ll need someone who’s Part P certified to make sure they’re qualified to carry out the work. Often plumbers and electricians work hand in hand – a plumber installs a new water feed while a Part P registered electrician deals with the electric circuit for the shower, making sure it’s the right choice for the bathroom and safe. If you don’t need a new water feed, you won’t need a plumber.
What do electricians do?
- Fitting electric showers.
- Testing electrical appliances.
- Installing new lights.
- Sorting out air conditioning. Fixing power issues.
- Installing electric underfloor heating systems.
If you’re looking to heat up your home in the colder months, electricians can also install an electric based underfloor heating system. Electric systems tend to be cheaper than water based systems because the design of them is much simpler and they’re best for areas that are hard to get to. If you’re undergoing a big renovation job, they can also help out with lighting in wet areas, like the bathroom and kitchen. Water and electrics don’t mix so it’s just not worth the risk, and it’s illegal, to attempt an installation job yourself.
Costs for common electrical jobs
We surveyed our tradespeople to give you an idea of the amount you can expect to pay for common electrical jobs. The costs below are an approximate national average.
| Some typical jobs | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Testing appliances | £50 | £100 |
| Diagnosing an electrical fault | £100 | £300 |
| Installing an electric hob | £50 | £150 |
| Installation an electric shower | £100 | £200 |
| Installing an extractor hood | £100 | £200 |
| Installing power sockets | £50 | £150 |
| Installing new light switches | £50 | £150 |
| Repairing an electric shower | £50 | £150 |
| Repairing or maintaining power sockets | £30 | £60 |
| Electrical rewiring | £400 (1 room) £1000 (4 rooms) | £700 (1 room) £1700 (4 rooms) |
The qualifications your electrician needs
This depends on the work you’re having done. Most repair, replacement and maintenance jobs can be carried out by an electrician without a Part P qualification. If you need electrical installation work doing, then by law, you’ll need an electrician with a Part P certification. They can then self-certify that their work complies with building regulations.
What is Part P?
Part P is a recognised certification. If a tradesperson is Part P certified, this means that they’ve been assessed and cleared to make sure work’s designed and installed in such a way that it protects people from fire and electric shocks.
What is electrical installation?
Electrical installation jobs include:
- Installing a new consumer unit or fuse box.
- Installing a new circuit such as a lighting or cooker circuit.
- Modifying existing circuits in ‘special locations’, like adding an extra power or lighting point. In England, special locations are the spaces around baths and showers. In Wales, kitchens and outdoor spaces also count as special locations.
Planning permission for electrical jobs
Planning permission isn’t normally required for installing or replacing electrical circuits. If you live in a listed building, you should contact your Local Planning Authority before carrying "out any work as different rules may apply.
Insurance for electrical work
Electricians can purchase public liability insurance to cover themselves against any property damage and personal injury claims. This isn’t a requirement for all electricians but to gain a Part P qualification, a tradesperson needs to have at least £2million in public liability insurance.
Questions you should ask an electrician
- Do you have a Part P qualification and can you show me evidence of it?
- Do you have public liability insurance and what does this cover?
- What kind of jobs do you tend to do the most? Can you give me references for previous work?
- Will it be yourself carrying out the work? If not, what experience does the person have and are they covered by insurance?
- Will you give a guarantee for the work and how long does that last?
- Will my home be liveable while work’s being carried out? If not, how long will it take?
See the latest questions that homeowners have been asking electricians.
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