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We Design & install CCTV & Alarm solutions, install solar PV batteries & do PAT testing. Any electrical work considered.

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21 Oct

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Helston - TR13

Enquiry from: Peter C

Start Date: Immediate

PIR in Bathroom seems to have stopped working. This controlled the air extractor. I would like the PIR moved to a different part of the ceilng and to get it working again. The extractor itself works f...

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02 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Helston - TR12

Enquiry from: Keith G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 other forms: none please call to appoint

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10 Oct

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Helston - TR13

Enquiry from: Karen H

Start Date: Immediate

Four holiday lets that need PAT Testing

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30 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Helston - TR13

Enquiry from: Duncan S

Start Date: Immediate

Hello, Could you please quote for connecting my home consumer unit to a garden office. Due to restricted access at the house consumer unit I think it will need standard three core from the unit in th...

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05 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Helston - TR13

Enquiry from: Nicola W

Start Date: Immediate

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lights (internal and external) and plugs disconnected for a conservatory replacement. we would like it all wired back in again professionally if possible. thanks are you the property owner: owner of t...

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29 Jun

Electric | Internal & External work

Helston - TR12

Enquiry from: Gerard B

Start Date: Immediate

6 x heat miser wall thermostats to replace existing stats 1 x external socket on garage wall

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09 Jun

Electric | Internal & External work

Helston - TR12

Enquiry from: David F

Start Date: Immediate

5 year electrical inspection required by insurance company.

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26 May

Electric | Internal & External work

Helston - TR13

Enquiry from: Lisa F

Start Date: Immediate

3 sockets in kitchen required moving for kitchen fitted and let down by electrician. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require any rewiring in the p...

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25 May

Electric | Internal & External work

Helston - TR13

Enquiry from: Robert G

Start Date: Immediate

Hello - I am trying to contact Jonathan Gordon who did some work for me a little while ago and I need to contact him about further work. Can you tell me if this is his company?

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02 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Helston - TR13

Enquiry from: Nicola W

Start Date: Immediate

the power toour conservatory was disconnected so we could have works done, we would now like it reconnected if possible. there are wires to lights, plugs and an outside light. we have been let down by...

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01 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Helston - TR12

Enquiry from: Mark R

Start Date: Immediate

about 15 down lighters in place of old hanging lights are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets...

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18 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Helston - TR13

Enquiry from: Tracy C

Start Date: Immediate

install spotlights in kitchen possible wiring for upgrades shower are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require any rewiring in the property: yes do you need...

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02 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Helston - TR13

Enquiry from: Nicolas L

Start Date: Immediate

i need an electrician to visit the property at about 11:00 on monday the 13th of february to find out why the electricity keeps tripping. are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: t...

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18 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Helston - TR13

Enquiry from: John T

Start Date: Immediate

ceiling light installed. i have bought the light but am unable to install it myself owing to the complexity of the wiring in the ceing are you the property owner: owner of the property property type:...

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03 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Helston - TR13

Enquiry from: Stephen H

Start Date: Immediate

mk ln 5945 blown and appears to be obsolete..... message left on 573936. 3/1/23

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30 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Helston - TR13

Enquiry from: Simon M

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an enquiry for solar hot water and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a electrician.mr lives in the helston area and would like a call to discuss options.see belo...

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28 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Helston - TR13

Enquiry from: Simon H

Start Date: Immediate

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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...

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14 Oct

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Helston - TR13

Enquiry from: Richard D

Start Date: Less than one month

pat testing and electrical installation check are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other how many bedrooms: 1-2 how old is the property: post-2000 time scale: less than one...

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07 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Helston - TR13

Enquiry from: Matt G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

call anytime. roof faces: south type of building: semi-detached number of bedrooms: 4 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. how became interested in solar pa...

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05 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Helston - TR12

Enquiry from: Simon W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed via sms at 17:43 confirmed via email at 17:43 mr lives in the helston area solar pv panels not sure how many panels they need little t...

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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 Helston is:

£1,958

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Helston £300-£460
Solar thermal in Helston £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Helston £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Helston £2,625-£4,025
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Helston £135-£207
Electrical survey in Helston £150-£230
Solar battery in Helston £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Helston £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Helston £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Helston £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

are all electric vehicle chargers the same?

With each year that passes, the amount of electric cars on the road keeps rising and with them comes a necessity to develop new infrastructures and also accessories like charging cables as well as connectors for easy sustainability. This concept is still pretty much new to the general public as most people still use vehicles that are fuelled by petrol and diesel. There are also some differences in design which asides from the lack of an engine underneath the vehicle’s bonnet, the way in which an electric car is filled up largely varies petrol or diesel powered vehicles. There’s a lot that people will have to learn about electric cars and even more so when it comes to their everyday use. One of the most common questions a lot of individuals ask about electric cars is whether all electrical vehicle chargers are the same. If you’re also looking for an answer to this question, then you’ve come to right place!

 

If you’re interested in getting an electric car, charging your vehicle at home may not generate any major concern but what about making use of the public charging system? This is when it gets a bit confusing because if you’ve never had to do it before you may worried about making use of the wrong charger on your car. So the question is, does every electric vehicles have the same plug? The answer is simple - there are different plugs and cables for varying electric vehicle brand as well as points of use. In general, you’d have to choose most suitable charging level for your electric vehicle.

How long does a Tesla Powerwall battery last?

Tesla’s top-of-the-range battery storage system is still one of the most expensive on the market. It has a huge 13.5kWh usable capacity and can even keep you up and running during a power cut. But how long does a Tesla Powerwall battery last? And does this mean it’s worth investing in one?

The Tesla Powerwall 2.0 comes with a 10-year warranty. But Tesla says that it should last way beyond this – at least 5 years longer. The standard warranty says that it should work at 70% capacity for the full 10 years – so if it loses more than 30% of its storage capacity within that time, it should still be covered.

While the Tesla Powerwall does last a long time, it has a large capacity that most average households won’t require, and it’s a costly option. After installation, the Powerwall 2.0 will set you back between £6,500 and £9,000, so ideally you want it to last past its 10-year warranty.

Before you splash out, consider the size of the solar panel system you want to install or you already have. Will it generate enough electricity to make it worth storing in the Powerwall? If not, are you expecting to upgrade your solar panels to a larger system in the future? If you are, then it might be worth investing in a Powerwall. It might also be better to wait until you come to upgrade your solar panels – the solar battery price trend is going the same way as solar panels, so they will probably continue to decrease in price as more people adopt the technology.

does my house need rewiring?

When it comes to electrical works, safety is always paramount. Although a complete house rewiring service may seem quite expensive, when compared to the safety it provides, you’d realize it’s well worth it. We know all too well that human nature tends to prevail to overlook small electrical issues until it’s too late or probably gets out of hands. When this happens, not only will you have to spend more to get the issue resolved, but it may also lead to some damages to your property. Hence, the need to identify and resolve electrical deficiencies as soon as possible. In this post, we’ve compiled a shortlist of some of the top signs that your house needs rewiring. Let’s take a look!

  • Dimming or flickering lights. This is one of the most common signs that your house needs to be rewired. When a light brightens, it means there’s too much voltage and when it dims, it implies it’s receiving too little voltage. You may be tempted to think this is a lighbulb issue, but this type of decline in power is usually as a result of a loose wiring or faulty circuits which should not be ignored.
  • Regularly blown fuses. With the steady development in technology as well as electrical appliances within our houses, older style fuses that are not designed to contain this amount of electricity will end up blowing. If your fuse blows on a more regular basis, then there may be a need to upgrade them to more modern circuit breakers.
  • Lightbulbs burning out in their sockets. This is usually a sign of bigger issues in your wiring which is often caused by fluctuations in voltage.
  • Sparking outlets. These can be perfectly normal, but at times they can also be a clear signal of a potentially dangerous problem which should not be ignored.
How long do home solar batteries last?
How long home solar batteries last depends on the type of battery you have and how often it’s charged and discharged (when electricity is fed into it, then used later on). Generally speaking, a home solar battery should last between 5 and 15 years. Lithium-ion batteries last longer than lead acid batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are more common these days because they’re more cost effective. A lead acid battery is the cheaper option at around £2,000, but it’s likely to last between 5-8 years. On the other hand, a lithium-ion battery may set you back around £4,000, but will last between 11-15 years. So you can see that it’s well worth choosing a lithium-ion home solar battery. It’s also worth considering that a solar battery’s lifespan will be reduced if you over-discharge it. When your home solar battery is installed, you’ll be left a manual which will tell you its depth of discharge, or DoD. This means how much you can use the battery before recharging it – it's not as simple as letting the battery run down to 0% then charging it again. In fact, this can significantly shorten your battery’s lifespan. If your solar battery system’s DoD is 80% and its capacity is 5kW, make sure you charge it before you use up 4kW to help prolong its life. Luckily, most lithium-ion batteries have a DoD of 80% or more, so you don’t need to worry about not being able to use much of the electricity stored in your home solar battery. This is another reason to use them over lead acid batteries, because their DoD can be as low as 50%.
Can I fit electrics in my garden shed?

It might be possible to fit electrics in your shed, depending on where it is and what it’s made of. You should get in touch with a qualified electrician to find out whether it’s possible. Never attempt to run electrical cable from your house to an outbuilding!

what is an EV fast charger?

When it comes to the electric vehicles world, one of the most common questions that’s usually asked is - how to charge my electric car? If you’ve carried out some research, you’d would have seen terms like level 1, level 2 or level 3 being thrown around. In this post, we’re going to consider the meaning of an ev fast charger to give you more insight into the electric vehicles world. Let’s take a look!

 

As the name suggests, fast charger is an electric vehicle charger that’s a lot faster than the average ev charger. These incredibly powerful units can have your vehicle charged to 80 percent within an hour depending on the model and capacity of your car while also being highly convenient for those who are always on the go. So what’s the difference between rapid and fast car chargers?

 

Generally, fast car chargers are available in two varieties which includes - the 7kW which is the most popular option used in homes, or 22kW which is commonly used in supermarkets as well as shopping centres. While 7kW takes up within 4 - 6 hours to charge an ev battery to 100 percent, 22kW will take about 1 - 2 hours to do the same. Most fast devices will be AC, there are also some DC ones available as well. What’s more? A large majority of fast car chargers are untethered. This implies that the cable isn’t connected to the device allowing you to make use of your own. This can, at times, make it a lot more convenient than rapid chargers which makes use of tethered cables.

what size solar battery do I need?

So, you’ve finally decided to go for solar? If yes, then you’d also probably find yourself trying to figure out exactly what solar battery size is needed to power your home or property. This is one of the most common questions when it comes to the solar system world and understandably so. In this article, we aim to give you an idea of the solar size you’d need to power your home or property before making a purchase decision. Let’s take a look!

The first thing to do if you find yourself asking this question is to identify the reason why you want to purchase the solar battery in the first place. For some individuals, they simply want to save some excess energy being fed back into the grid, while others just want protection from possible blackouts. There are also some environment-conscious home or property owners who makes this decision in order to create a carbon-neutral home. Another crucial factor to consider is your budget. A full solar storage system can be quite costly, although this is cheaper than a decade ago. Generally, the size of solar battery you’ll require depends on the following:

  • How much energy you’re able to generate: The size of your solar array as well as its efficiency will influence the amount of power it’ll be able to supply to your home.
  • Your daily energy usage needs: Daily energy usage can vary greatly between households depending on a number of factors. These factors include the number of occupants, geographical location, type of building, general household energy usage and more. Some may find that their solar system cover for most of their energy usage, while others find themselves still relying heavily on the grid.
How do solar thermal panels work?

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.

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