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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

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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

How often should a house be rewired?

There is no set guidelines for rewiring your property however if your house is more than 20-30 years of ages it would certainly constantly be best to get an EICR accomplished to determine the problem of the electrical installation. If you are most likely to be accomplishing a great deal of repair works such as a brand-new kitchen/bathroom/extension this might additionally be a good time to have your house rewired as every little thing might then be done simultaneously

 

Modern wires is PVC covered, PVC shielded and copper is made use of for the conductors. It lasts for years. At once in the 1940s and 1950s cables were made using rubber as well as this wires was known to be harmful. Rubber protected as well as sheathed cable came to be dry and also weak, especially if it obtained very warm under hefty use, and also the threat was the dry as well as breakable rubber made use of to break away from the conductors leaving revealed live wire. This caused fires and also fatal shocks if touched. Modern PVC electrical wiring does not struggle with destruction this way so the requirement to rewire is somewhat lowered.

How much do electric radiators cost?

How Much Do Electric Radiators Cost?

If there’s an age-long question that doesn’t seem to go away any time soon it’s how much do electric radiators cost? Although it would be perfect to offer an exact figure you can actually work with as the cost of running your heating system, but unfortunately you’ll have to consult a clairvoyant individual to get that. The question is almost synonymous with asking to know what your utility bill will be this month or the next. This is an answer that’s specific to each household, so it would be impossible to provide an answer that applies to all households in the UK. This is because there are several influencing factors that affects what the final cost of your household’s electricity bill will be. Let’s take a look at these factors!

• The size of the room you want to heat. As you would have guessed, the larger the room, the higher the amount of energy that’ll be incorporated, which means a greater electricity bill.

• The age of your house. There’s a high possibility your household ( if it’s an old one) lacks sufficient insulation which makes it less energy efficient, except you’ve already made some necessary changes.

• Your individual needs. Depending on your personal requirements, you electricity bill may be greatly influenced to be higher or lower. And the more people you have in your home, the more the energy you’re likely to consume.

• Time of the year. During the winter months, you’re likely to use a lot more electricity and heating because the weather tends to be colder.

• Your property’s exposure to natural elements. For instance a terraced home with houses on either side will be able to retain heat much longer and there less electricity and heating than a fully detached home.

how many solar panels and batteries do i need?

How Many Solar Panels And Batteries Do I Need?

Are you presently considering adding a solar system to your home? With several homeowners in the UK using solar now, many more are realizing the numerous benefits they stand to derive by getting one. Therefore, if you’re thinking about adding the system to your home but do not know where to start, you’ve come to the right place.

Here, we’ll help you calculate the number of solar panels and batteries you’ll need to power your home. Starting from the panels, you can begin by taken into account everything that makes use of power in your home to get a good idea of how many you’ll need.

• Firstly, you’ll have to determine the number of watts you use. Simply go through your utility bill for kilowatt-hours (kWh). This varies amongst homes and being able to identify your daily average energy usage will assist you in getting your solar needs.

• Secondly, you have to determine the peak sunlight hours - having in mind that the solar panels only work when under direct sunlight. Once determined, you can then multiply the figure in hours by your home’s hourly energy usage and divide by your selected solar panel’s wattage.

Generally for a 1500 square foot house, you might need around 15 to 18 solar panels to cover the house’s electricity.

Meanwhile for batteries, there are also some factors to be considered to determine the number of batteries you’ll need for your house. These factors include your home’s power or electricity usage, the period of time in which the battery will be used as well as the battery’ specifications. Once done, you’ll be able to calculate the number of batteries required by your home.

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.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

The cost to charge an electric car in the UK varies between home, work and public charging.

For a typical electric car with a 60kWh battery and ~200 mile range:

  • Charging at home: Costs about £9.20 for a full charge. *
  • Charging at work: Many employers will install workplace charging points and typically offer free access throughout the day.
  • Charging at public locations: Public chargepoints at supermarkets or car parks are often free to use for the duration of your stay.
  • Rapid charging: Rapid charging points are normally found at motorway service stations and typically cost £6.50 for a 30 min, ~100 mile charge.

 

Charging an electric car at home costs about £9.20 for a full charge* and is the most convenient and cost-effective way to keep your car fully charged. Most drivers will charge their electric car overnight, waking up to a full battery every morning.

Average domestic electricity rate in the whole of the UK is about 17p per kWh.

Fully charging a 60kWh electric car will cost between £9.00 and £9.90 (depending on where you live) and give you about 200 miles of range.

* Costs calculated at 17p/kWh based on usable battery is ~54kWh (90%).

what is solar thermal?

Unlike the photovoltaic (PV) power which works to turn a part of the electromagnetic radiation of the sun directly to electrons and electricity, a solar thermal can simply be referred to as the absorption of the sun’s heat for human use. As a result, the solar thermal has a wider range of uses than the PV does in several ways. This is due to the fact that the sun’s heat can be absorbed and transported via a medium and the stored energy incorporated for several great purposes such as to heat water, to heat and cool a home or living space, to prepare a meal as well as to generate electricity. All these functions are useful for both residential and commercial spaces.

There are generally three different ranges of solar thermal energy that are being used which includes the low temperature ( for heating, cooling as well as ventilation), the mid temperature ( used for preparing meals, heating hot water and the likes) as well as the high temperature ( used for generating electricity). To focus more on generating electricity, there are a wide array of ways through which the sun’s heat can be directed at creating electricity via a heat exchanger which operates to super heat water or inert gas to power an electricity- generating plant or to produce electricity via a Stirling engine.

In order to increase their output or make them more efficient, evacuated glass tubes are used to encircle the tubes which in turn helps them to collect more heat energy while also protecting them from re-radiating the heat energy absorbed. The trough are normal positioned north to south as well as to keep tabs on the travels of the sun throughout the day.

is solar thermal cost effective?

If you’re looking to install a solar thermal system in your home, this is usually one of the first concerns several homeowners have. Being fully aware that solar water heating systems are usually more expensive than their counterparts - the conventional water heating systems, the question arises whether or not you’ll be able to save some money from your solar water heating system in the long run. In this article, we aim provide an answer to this important question. Let’s take a closer look!

When it comes to solar thermal systems, the money you’ll be able to save in the long run depends on a wide range of factors. These factor includes:

✓ Your system’s performance.

✓ Your geographical location and solar resource

✓ Your household’s hot water demand

✓ Financing and incentive options that are available.

✓ The cost of fuel that’s being used for your alternative or backup water heating system, if you own one.

✓ The cost of conventional fuels such as oil, electricity or natural gas.

There are several benefits, however, that comes with the installation of a solar water heating system. Since the sun is absolutely free, future fuel shortages and price hikes will have little impact on you. Also, on the average if you decide to fit a solar thermal system your water heating bills is expected to drop about 50 percent to 80 percent. What’s more? The economics are even a lot more attractive when you’re just about to build a new home or refinancing. When you include the price of a solar water system in a 30 year mortgage, it’ll normally amount to very low price per month. Therefore, on a monthly basis you’ll be saving more and paying less.

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.

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