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HVCS Ltd provide electrical installation fault finding and repairs, Inspection and testing, PAT testing,Smart home systems

Recent Electrician Enquiries

19 May

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Kenny S

Start Date: Immediate

Call any time. Roof faces: South Type of building: Detached Number of bedrooms: 4 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. Hot water tank: No How became intere...

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03 Apr

Electric | Internal & External work

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Victor B

Start Date: Immediate

rum armour cable from fuse box to shed. fix lights and double sockets are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you n...

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29 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Scott G

Start Date: Immediate

Looking to get my cooker hooked up.

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15 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Rae F

Start Date: Immediate

looking to have ev charger fitted are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets replaced: no please ...

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19 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Tommy M

Start Date: Immediate

Type of house: Bungalow | Has space on roof: Yes | Looking for battery: Yes | Finance Help: No

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18 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: John B

Start Date: Immediate

looking to fit more electrical sockets are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets replaced: yes ple...

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19 Jul

Solar Panel and Battery

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Tony K

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and is waiting to be contacted. homeowner confirmed via phone at 09:09 homeowner lives in the cumnock area. solar pv panels roof space available,...

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06 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Uzma H

Start Date: Immediate

customer in cumnock area has requested that we arrange quotes for their electrical work project.they are considering various options and would like to discuss with a electrician directly.please call t...

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02 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Kathleen S

Start Date: Immediate

Electric vehicle charger Lead

outside power source 'off button" stuck and won't release so cant get power are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace do you require any rewiring in the property: no ...

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18 Nov

Electric | Internal & External work

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Alexander K

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner General information: Require fitting of fire and soke alarms to meet new regulations in 2022.

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17 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Nick M

Start Date: Immediate

customer has a solar panels project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for solar hot water. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a professional.confirmed int...

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17 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Nick M

Start Date: Immediate

customer made enquiry for solar electricity online. customer confirmed via email, phone they live in the cumnock area. solar panels roof space available no shading to roof please contact to discuss t...

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11 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Tony W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

call anytime. roof faces: sw type of building: semi-detached number of bedrooms: 3 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. how became interested in solar panel...

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11 Nov

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Karen N

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner General information: Project type: Emergency Fault Finding/Repair

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08 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Tony W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 type of the roof you are lookin...

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06 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Jean C

Start Date: Immediate

customer made enquiry for solar electricity online and is looking for quotes. roof space available little to no shading please call to arrange an appointment confirmed at 14:49 via phone customer liv...

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21 Sep

Electric | Internal & External work

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Jean R

Start Date: Immediate

5 ceiling lights to be changed

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02 Nov

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Fiona F

Start Date: Immediate

Looking for a quote to have electrical supply to summerhouse which is being built on 18.11.20

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29 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Caitlin S

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Tenant General information: just moved into a private let and need a new electricity meter put in i

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27 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Cumnock - KA18

Enquiry from: Paul M

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner General information: Shower replacement. Sockets fixed. Wire in smoke alarms Project type:

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How much do Electrician services cost?

How much do Electricians charge? Prices for Electricians in 2024 can be very different depending on the kind of job that you need to have actually performed in your home.

Do you have an electrical project that needs to be undertaken in your home or property? If yes, then hiring the services of an electrician is the next reasonable course of action. However, before you proceed, you’d probably wish to know exactly how much electricians charge so as to help you make a budget and start to plan. In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight into the cost of hiring an electrician to help you make informed decisions moving forward. Let’s take a look!

The price charged by electricians for a project is determined by number of factors. These factors include the electricians themselves, the location of your property as well as the electrical work in question. For instance, electrical jobs in older or period properties will be a lot more expensive than the ones in modern houses which features electrical wiring and fittings and comply with modern regulations (even more so if the wiring needs to be made up to standard). Furthermore, if you happen to reside on London and the South East, you can expect to incur more costs than the rest of the UK. The biggest cost driver, however, is the type of electrical job that involved.

In general, for an electrical inspection, you can expect to incur within the range of £120 to about £200, repair of an electric shower should cost about £80 to £140, installation of an electric hob would cost between £90 to £250, while replacing a ceiling light can cost within the range of £85 to £130. With these wide variety in prices, if you need an accurate estimate, it’s advisable to get in touch with a local electrician who’ll be able to pay a visit to your home or property and provide you with a reasonable quote for your unique electrical project.

The table shows the types of job that Electricians generally do and also the typical price series of these jobs. Some tasks take longer to finish than others so costs do vary by project.

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The average price
of an Electrician in Cumnock is:

£2,253

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Cumnock £300-£460
Solar thermal in Cumnock £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Cumnock £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Cumnock £2,625-£4,025
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Cumnock £135-£207
Electrical survey in Cumnock £150-£230
Solar battery in Cumnock £2,290-£5,195
Garden lighting in Cumnock £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Cumnock £5,450-£9,550
Electric vehicle charger in Cumnock £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

Can solar thermal panels provide enough hot water for my home?

Obviously the performance of a solar thermal system will vary depending on the location of the home, the insulation of the property, and your own hot water requirements. Solar thermal panels are capable of providing all of your hot water requirements from April to September. They will still make a contribution to your hot water needs for the rest of the year, but in general you will need a backup system to further heat the water in the colder months.

how long does an electrical certificate last?

If you’re about to acquire an electrical safety certificate, it’s quite normal to be a bit curious about the length of time the certificate is expected to last for. Well, this is also a bit tricky as the duration is determined by your type of property. In this post, we aim to shed more light into this topic in order to give you a detailed insight and help you make informed decisions moving forward.

 

As earlier stated, the validity of your electrical safety certificate or report is based on the type of property you own. In event whereby you happen to have tenants living in the property, the electrical safety certificate will last for 5 years or with every change of tenancy, depending on whichever comes first. However, in the event whereby you happen to live in your property, the electrical safety certificate is going to remain valid for 10 years. What’s more? For commercial properties, the electrical safety certificate is also valid for only 5 years. Meanwhile for caravans and swimming pools, the electrical safety certificate possesses a shorter lifespan of just 3 year and 1 year respectively.

 

The suggested length of validity is only the industry standard. And as such, landlords are not under any legal obligation to get their electrical safety certificate updated at the aforementioned times. According to the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1985, landlords are only required to keep the electrical wiring in proper condition at all times. It does not in any form require landlords to get an electrical safety report or certificate.

 

One of the primary reasons why you need to get an electrical certificate is that you may not be allowed to show legal proof that the wiring and electrical set up in your property was in the best possible condition in the event of an electrical accident. Several insurance companies will not accept your claims if you’re unable to present the electrical safety certificate.

What are the benefits of electric heating?

Electric heating has several benefits. It can be paired with renewable electricity generation, so the electricity used to heat your home will be sustainable. Underfloor heating is very efficient and can be cheaper than comparable gas or oil fired systems.

how to get electrical certificate?

An electrical safety inspection is basically the act of carrying out a thorough assessment of all electrical systems within a property, be it residential, commercial or industrial premises. The main goal of conducting this survey is to see to the fact that all the electrical systems and installations forming part of a property are correctly fitted, well maintained and ultimately, safe. This is required to be carried out by an electrician who’s an approved contractor and accredited by ECA, NICEIC or STROMA. To get contractors who can carry out the electrical safety inspection and meet with the government criteria, you simply have to search on the Electrical Component Person database. They’ll assess the current condition of the electrical systems and evaluate if they are working efficiently while also paying special attention to any defects or faults.

 

Generally, the best way to get an electrical safety certificate ( an EICR) is to shop around. In the event whereby you need the inspector to examine a part of your property you’d have to raise his/her awareness to this. This will be referred to as an “agreed limitation in the report.

 

Failure to comply with electrical safety regulations bring about serious penalties for such landlords. Upon the introduction of the new regulations in June 2020, local authorities can fine the electrical safety regulations-breaching landlords up to £30,000. Asides this fact, it’s also in your interest to keep your property as well as its appliances in a good condition at all times. If everyone including your tenants feel safe and your property is in great shape, everyone is happy!

 

The cost of an Electrical Certificate varies depending on the size of your home as well as the number of electrical installations and appliances that needs to be checked. The price can start anywhere from £120 and above.

How much are Tesla solar batteries?
Tesla solar batteries are some of the most expensive solar battery storage systems on the market. The Powerwall and Powerwall 2.0 are both excellent options for homes that generate a lot of electricity from their solar panels, but they might not be worth it for those that only have small solar panel systems. But exactly how much are Tesla solar batteries? Since the Tesla Powerwall 2.0 is the latest solar battery, we’ll focus on this one. With installation, you can expect to pay anywhere between £6,500 and £9,000. Other lithium-ion batteries, like SolaX or the LG Chem, will cost around £4,000, so you can see the difference in price. The benefit of the Tesla solar batteries is that they have a huge capacity. Most battery storage systems have a useable capacity of somewhere between 4-8 kWh, whereas the Powerwall has a useable capacity of 13.5 kWh. This is excellent if you have a large solar panel system that generates a lot of electricity, since you’ll be able to store all of it to use yourself rather than sending any back to the grid. However, if your system can’t generate that much, it might not be worth spending the extra money on a Powerwall. Another thing to consider is how long Tesla solar batteries last. The Powerwall 2.0’s standard warranty is 10 years, and Tesla state that it should work at at least 70% capacity for those 10 years. That’s a pretty good warranty, and Tesla says that the battery should last way beyond that. So you could have the Powerwall for around 20 years, making it seem like a better investment. Just consider whether you need such a high-capacity battery before making your purchase.
Are solar panel batteries worth it?

Whether solar panel batteries are worth it depends on how much you’re at home and how big your solar panel system is. If you’re at home most of the day and your solar panels only generate enough electricity for you to use while for that day, then a battery probably isn’t worth investing in. However, if you have a large system that generates more than you can use or you’re out most of the day, then solar panel batteries are definitely worth it.

A solar battery storage system works by storing the electricity that your solar panels generated until you need to use it. That’s why they’re great for people that are out all day – your solar panels generate electricity all day whilst the sun’s out, but no one’s home so you’re using minimal energy except for things like your fridge and any appliances on standby. Most of the electricity charges your solar panel battery. Then, when you get home, your battery will discharge, and you’ll use all the solar electricity that your panels generated during the day.

Solar batteries are also excellent for people with large solar panel systems that generate more than they use in the day. Any electricity that you don’t use during the day will charge the battery, so in the evening when the sun goes down, you’ll just use the excess electricity that’s stored in the battery.

To work out whether solar panel batteries are worth it for you, you’ll need to work out how much of your solar electricity you’re using already. If you’re at home and you’re able to run your appliances all while your solar panels are generating electricity, a battery might not be worth it. Also, if you’re receiving export payments from the Feed-in Tariff Scheme (FITs) or the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), you might want to look at the rate you’re getting paid. If it’s a good rate, it might be more cost-effective to continue exporting unused electricity to the grid. Speak to an MCS-registered installer that will be able to help you work this out.

what electrical certificates to sell a house?

There’s a need to ensure that all the paperwork are in place,before putting your house up for sale on the property market. An very good example of such essential document is the Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) which is used as a proof to attest to the fact that the electrical installation works carried out on the property in question was actually done and also whether or not it satisfies the building regulations. It’ll be a contravention of the law to put your house up for sale or actually sell it without producing this important document. Therefore, if you’re looking to sell your house you may wish to know the electrical documentations you need to complete the task. In this post, we aim to provide you an in depth insight into the electrical certificates needed to sell your house while also helping you make informed decisions along the process. Let’s take a look!

 

You’ll need to obtain two certificates in the event whereby the electrical work done was performed by a registered and qualified electrician. The two documents include:

  • The Building Regulations Compliance Certificate - This is provided to confirm that the electrical works done complies with the Building regulations.
  • The Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC), alternatively you can have a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate which is provided to confirm that the electrical works done satisfies the BS 7671.

In addition, the local building control body must be provided with a copy of these documents. In such an event whereby the electrical work was completed after 2013 and either it was done by yourself or by an individual who isn’t a registered professional, then there’s a need to make sure that work is inspected by a registered third party certifier within 5 days of completion. If the work is found to be satisfactory, you’ll be issued a copy of an Electrical Installation Condition Report.

can you replace a gas boiler with an electric boiler?

Can You Replace A Gas Boiler With An Electric Boiler?

In the UK, there are about 22 million households that are heated with the use of a gas boiler. However, do not assume that they’re the best type of boiler to install. The fact is, if your house isn’t connected to the main gas supply, the best option is for you to install an electric boiler rather than a gas boiler. So is it possible to replace a gas boiler with an electric boiler? The simple answer is yes. Both heating system options work in varying ways and also with a different impact on the environment.

The gas boiler is able to generate heat with the help of a gas burner. A heat exchanger is linked to the burner and heats the water available in its chamber. The hot water is then supplied to the heating circuit.

However, the thing is that natural gas can actually be more affordable when compared to using electricity to operate your boiler, but they have a negative impact on the environment. This is because gas boilers make use of an odourless, colourless and poisonous gas - carbon monoxide.

Meanwhile electric boilers are powered by electrical energy, hence, no carbon monoxide leak risks. Instead of using gas to heat up water, electric boilers distribute energy to heating elements which, in turn, heats up the water. So thinking about what’s best for the environment, you’d go for electric boilers. However, they’re more costly and are not as efficient as oil boilers.

If you reside in a smaller house that’s not connected to the main gas supply, then you might want to consider installing an electric boiler. However, if you live in a larger house, an electric boiler may not be the best option as they’re mostly designed to generate little quantity of hot water.

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