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Bracknell - RG42
Enquiry from: Bartosz B
Start Date: Immediate
We are looking for someone who can help us check condition of electricity house that we are trying to buy.
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Bracknell - RG42
Enquiry from: Bartosz B
Start Date: Immediate
We are looking for someone who can help us check condition of electricity house that we are trying to buy.
Newbury - RG20
Enquiry from: Debbie C
Start Date: Less than one month
are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 type of the roof you are loo...
Reading - RG4
Enquiry from: Nadia A
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
customer made enquiry online for solar electricity via one of our websites. confirmed interest via sms at 21:19 customer lives in reading area. roof space available, no shading please call to arrange...
Reading - RG5
Enquiry from: Michelle T
Start Date: Less than one month
customer in the reading area made an enquiry a couple of projects including electrical work.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project:customer has co...
Reading - RG31
Enquiry from: John W
Start Date: Immediate
I would like a quote for PAT testing of 5 guitar / PA amps please.
Reading, Thatcham - RG19
Enquiry from: Craig N
Start Date: Immediate
Pat testing of rental properties
Wokingham - RG41
Enquiry from: Rosie W
Start Date: Immediate
We require full PAT testing throughout the premises
Ascot - SL5
Enquiry from: Fiona W
Start Date: Immediate
Please quote for PAT test in Bakery
Reading - RG5
Enquiry from: Mr L
Start Date: Immediate
homeowner or tenant: homeowner solar installed: no conservation listed: no monthly electricity: £50 - £69
Reading - RG4
Enquiry from: Ray E
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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 electrician.confirmed inte...
Reading - RG5
Enquiry from: Rafal C
Start Date: Immediate
customer in the reading area made an enquiry a couple of projects including solar hot water.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the pr...
Reading - RG6
Enquiry from: Chung T
Start Date: Immediate
What is your charging? Request Tested equipment required for party at school 16th Dec (this Saturday) Item to be tested: Portable projector x 1 Notebook x 1 extension lead x 2 wireless micropho...
Wokingham - RG40
Enquiry from: Sian W
Start Date: Immediate
tm6 cooking equipment PAT sticker needed for school Christmas fair
Newbury - RG14
Enquiry from: VIVIENNE S
Start Date: Immediate
We would like electric radiator heating installed
Reading - RG10
Enquiry from: Neale C
Start Date: Immediate
Tube Tek Ltd., Unit 5 Tavistock Industrial Estate PAT Testing of office/workshop electrical appliances
Slough - SL1
Enquiry from: Cherie R
Start Date: Immediate
We are a company located in a shared office facility within the Porter Building Slough. I am looking to source a PAT testing company to carry out testing within our office spaces. We have a large o...
Hungerford - RG17
Enquiry from: Graham S
Start Date: Immediate
good morning i have a new double garage that has already got an isolated electric supply to it from a second rcd in the main house i would like to do the first fix, knowing that im buying and fix...
Windsor - SL4
Enquiry from: Tricia D
Start Date: Immediate
Supply and fit electric thermostat wall mounted panel heaters
Bracknell - RG42
Enquiry from: James W
Start Date: Immediate
Just got flat. Needs 3 electric wall heaters replaced, plug sockets changed,new oven built in then new bathroom! ASAP!
Hungerford - RG17
Enquiry from: Sharon H
Start Date: Immediate
Fit kitchen light fitting Supply and Fit downstairs toilet pull string switch Supply and fit a replacement for a Honeywell CM907 Thermostat. (ideally an easy to see thermostat or the upgrade for the...
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.
View our Electrician cost guide View our Electrician adviceElectrician job | Electrician cost in 2024 |
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Electrician in Berkshire | £173-£26,440 |
Solar thermal in Berkshire | £3,000-£4,600 |
Electric heaters in Berkshire | £1,250-£6,150 |
Rewiring a House in Berkshire | £3,725-£16,405 |
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Berkshire | £158-£1,552 |
Electrical survey in Berkshire | £150-£415 |
Solar battery in Berkshire | £3,025-£5,195 |
Garden lighting in Berkshire | £320-£480 |
Solar panels with battery in Berkshire | £5,198-£5,100 |
Electric vehicle charger in Berkshire | £100-£1,000 |
Fuse box prices will vary and a periodic inspection should be carried out first. However, domestic fuse boxes cost an average of £460. A qualified electrician will advise if yours needs to be replaced and it's always a good idea to obtain a number of quotes before committing to this.
Are Electric Radiators Expensive To Run?
Just like many home additions, the running costs of electric radiators varies largely on a number of factors. Great number of electric radiators typically comes with an in built thermostat which is designed to turn itself off automatically when not in use in order to save energy.
However the energy provider’s set electricity charge tariff will also have a great influence on an electric radiator’s running cost. Let’s take a look at the running costs of an electric radiator!
A 600 Watt electric radiator ( on a standard electricity tariff) will usually have a running cost ranging between 4 to 6 pence each hour. However you should also take note that this scenario might change in situations whereby the electric radiator is not calling for heat the full 60 minutes of each hour. And this is more likely to be the situation as the thermostat is programmed in such a way that enables it to turn itself off immediately there’s an achievement of your required room temperature level - usually within 10 minutes from the time it was switched on. As a result of this, the running cost per hour of electric radiators will be greatly reduced to just about 1 to 2 pence.
It’s also important to note that enhancing the insulation of your home can go a long way to add to the heat retention value of each room. Consequently, the duration at which the electric radiator calls more heating will be significantly reduced, which in turn, implies a lower electricity bill.
Another key factor that can play a huge role in saving on your heating bills is the programming as well as usage of your electric radiators. Every radiator comes with an independent digital thermostat with a number of 24/7 programming options to help achieve maximum efficiency. When the radiator is properly set according to your lifestyle, you can save as much as 50 percent on your heating bills.
You should report any suspected faults to your landlord as soon as you know about them. It is their responsibility to investigate, and hire an electrician to do any work if needed. Know your obligations as a tenant and keep in touch with your landlord on a regular basis.
Is Electric Heating Expensive?
Well, electric heating being termed as “expensive is relative to your budget. But we can tell you making use of electric heating will cost you within the range of an additional £300 to £400 per year more than the conventional gas powered systems. Meanwhile the average UK home making use of heating has been found to incur around £550 on an annual basis while those using electric storage heaters will spend almost £900 every year, according to OVO Energy.
However, there are numerous benefits of using electric heating and some of which can contribute to give a lower cost. If you’re considering the installation of an electric heating, here are some of the benefits you’ll derive.
• Safety. The several risks that comes with traditional systems are greatly reduced with an electric heating system. For instance, there’s no risk of carbon monoxide emissions or potential explosions since there’s no use of fuel to run the system.
• Installation. When compared to traditional systems, electric heating quite inexpensive to fit. This is due to the fact that minimal hardware are needed in the installation - no pipes, no flues, no vents and no ducts to be used. As a result, electric heating systems can also be installed within a shorter period of time.
• Environment. Generally, electricity has a positive impact on the environment especially due to the fact that there are no gasses or heavy metals incorporated in the system’s make up.
• Control. Electric heating offers a more convenient and controllable system. What’s more? This does not only make life easier, but can also help save as much as 30 percent on yearly cost of heating as well as helping to minimize toxic carbon emission. Furthermore, there’s a built in Wi-Fi that usually comes with electric heating systems while same can not be said of traditional gas systems.
Solar thermal panels work by capturing heat directly from the sun and using it to heat water. This hot water is then passed through a coil to heat the water for your central heating system. Solar thermal systems are compatible with many existing conventional boilers with hot water tanks, and can be set up to feed in to your existing heating system.
Smart EV charger is basically a set of functionalities in EVBox charging stations which allows the owner of the station to run several charging stations in a manner that’s cost effective and energy efficient. The word “smart, technologically speaking can mean a number of things, but generally it simply implies automation or your device’s ability to connect to other devices. Talking of smart ev chargers, this enables your charger to communicate with your car, the electric grid, as well as the ev charging infrastructure or other chargers. In other words, this means that any time you plug in your car to charge, the charger is able to transmit data to the charging operator. This operator can then make use of this data to identify the best time for you car to be charged and as a result, puts much less pressure on the grid and could also turn to be very cost effective in the long run.
Here are some of the primary benefits of smart ev charging
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