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03 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Looe - PL13

Enquiry from: Tracey R

Start Date: Immediate

We have had the fire risk assement for our cottage and need smoke alarms fitting in each room wirelessly interlinked. Allan Guest carried out the FRA, he mentioned the AICO system. Please can I arran...

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10 Sep

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Looe - PL13

Enquiry from: Gez T

Start Date: Immediate

PAT test on appliances in a holiday home. Approximately 12 pieces.

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04 Sep

Electric | Internal & External work

Looe - PL13

Enquiry from: Karen B

Start Date: Immediate

Hi we are here till 15 th September, staying in our holiday let. Are you able to quote us on hard wired smoke alarms I think we need a heat one in kitchen area, smoke in lounge and two bedrooms. T...

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31 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Looe - PL13

Enquiry from: Maria M

Start Date: Immediate

Power to power shower not working. Could be simple cord replacement but not confident to remove the box/ fiddle about. Appreciate it could be a small job so happy to wait till you have availability. T...

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31 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Looe - PL13

Enquiry from: Alan S

Start Date: Immediate

Outside electrics cut off, when front door was replaced ( Outside security light, porch light ) They have been isolated, but need repairing.

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19 Jul

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Looe - PL13

Enquiry from: James C

Start Date: Immediate

Full house re-wiring. House is an old Farmhouse near Pelynt.

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11 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Looe - PL13

Enquiry from: Nicola S

Start Date: Immediate

Electrical safety check and quote for any upgrade to electricity to the property.

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08 Jun

Electric | Survey & Certificates

Looe - PL13

Enquiry from: Rob C

Start Date: Immediate

electrical safety certificate are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: terrace what aspect of survey are you looking for: whole house time scale: immediate please call to appoint

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19 May

Electric | Internal & External work

Looe - PL13

Enquiry from: Jo F

Start Date: Immediate

wiring in a freestanding electric cooker. cover plate in kitchen. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you nee...

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26 Apr

Electric | Internal & External work

Looe - PL13

Enquiry from: Gail J

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we have a switch tripping on the circuit board relating to the garage and kitchen. we have unplugged everything but it is still happening. would like someone to come and take a look. are you the prope...

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06 Apr

Electric | Internal & External work

Looe - PL13

Enquiry from: Paul H

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I need two night fittings changing in lounge and dinning room

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04 Apr

Electric | Internal & External work

Looe - PL13

Enquiry from: Louise R

Start Date: Immediate

Hello, I'm looking for an electrician to connect my electric cooker to the mains safely please . Available any day/time.

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27 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Looe - PL13

Enquiry from: Elizabeth G

Start Date: Immediate

We have lost power to our garage with a freezer full of food! Thankyou regards Lizzie.

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21 Feb

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Looe - PL13

Enquiry from: Anne B

Start Date: Immediate

PAT testing of electrical appliances + possible lights to rear garden

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21 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Looe - PL13

Enquiry from: Arundhati M

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one phase in the flat is not working. unable to reset in the circuit breaker. can’t set heating or use wifi are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other do you require any ...

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13 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Looe - PL13

Enquiry from: Michael G

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external lights replaced are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other do you require any rewiring in the property: yes do you need any sockets replaced: no please call to ap...

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05 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Looe - PL13

Enquiry from: Sam H

Start Date: Immediate

Inspection of wiring in flat

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19 Oct

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Looe - PL13

Enquiry from: Miles S

Start Date: Immediate

6 x Holiday Cottages 1 x Laundry Room 1 x Barn / play room with kitchen Looking at between 130 - 145 items to check

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27 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Looe - PL13

Enquiry from: Simon W

Start Date: Less than one month

6kw system with battery backup. are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 do you require solar panels: yes time scale: less than one month proper...

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23 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Looe - PL13

Enquiry from: Christopher D

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Install hob and double oven. Wall lights Small chandeliers (2) CCTV installation

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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 Looe is:

£1,958

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

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Electrician FAQs

How much is a new fuse board?

Also commonly referred to as a consumer unit in recent times, a fuse box is responsible for controlling and allocating of the electricity in your home. They hold the power any time there’s an overload in one of the circuits which in turn, prevents fire as well as electrical damage. Fuse boxes are often incorporated in homes but consumer units are very rapidly replacing them. Therefore, when your fuse box breaks down, it’s always a smart decision to replace them with consumer units due to the fact that they’re safer and also comply with building regulations while also being a lot easier to use. If you’re extending your home, upgrading to a larger capacity model enables you to make use of more power with the power overloading. In this post, we’re going to cover the amount you’re expected to pay to replace or install a new fuse box or consumer unit as well as the factors that may affect the cost.

 

For a 10 way dual RCD consumer unit, the typical cost range will be between £250 to £600, meanwhile 15 way dual RCD consumer unit should cost within the range of £300 to £700. Overall, the smaller the house, the fewer the circuits that’ll be needed, hence the difference in the aforementioned prices.

 

There a number of factors that can affect the cost of replacing a fuse box. These factors includes the the size of the house in question ( the bigger the house , the more the circuits there are and the bigger the fuse box needed), the location ( for instance, places like London where there are higher demands are likely to be more expensive than other regions ).

How long will a solar panel battery last once it's dark?

If you’re thinking about installing a solar system in your home or property, this is probably one of the things you’d like to know before making a purchase decision. Well, you’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight into this to help you make the best informed decision possible moving forward. Let’s take a look!

First and foremost, it must be stated that providing a short and accurate answer to this question is nearly impossible as the amount of time a solar panel will last after dark is influenced by a number of factors. These factors include the size of your solar system, the battery size as well as your power usage. As you would have imagined, batteries are charged when there is excess energy that’s being produced by your solar system but it’s not being incorporated to power your home or property. More often than not, this occurs during the sunlight’s peak periods from about 10am to 2pm.

The time it’ll take for your battery to charge is influenced by the size of your solar system in Kilowatts, the size of your battery as well as the rate in which your system is being used. Your battery can be charged in a day or two, of course unless it’s an over-sized battery for your system.

When the sun sets and your solar panels can no longer directly run your appliances via electricity generation, the battery then kicks in. You will use about 1 to 2 kW’s of power if you’re watching TV, using the oven as well as lights internet etc. in other words, even a small solar panel battery will last all night. However, the same doesn’t apply if you’re having a party with running floodlights, three fridges and air conditioner as the battery will drain a lot faster.

does a 1960 house need rewiring?

Unlike in houses built in the 1970s where a good majority of the houses will not need to be rewired, for houses built in the 1960s you’d probably need to rewire the entire house unless the wiring is the modern PVCu coated type. Generally, the homes built especially in the 1960s and 1970s brought about enormous changes. This is because over the years our way of living began to change and as a result, our need for electricity became even greater. In response to this, the electrical systems we incorporate needed to change in order to match the new set standards.

 

In the 1960s, the amperage normally used was increased to 100, which enables home and property owners to power their dishwasher, microwave as well as refrigerator all on one circuit. However, while this may be a remarkable improvement for our grand parents, this is just enough to cater for our modern day appliances. In recent times, new homes are constructed using a wide range of dedicated circuits due to the fact that each of our appliances makes use of much more electricity to function. Consequently because the 100 amp panels of the 1960s possessed restricted space for breakers, home and property owners who still had the units in their homes will inevitably require a sub panel or a new panel entirely - meaning a total rewiring of their property.

 

Furthermore in the 1960s, builders turned to aluminium from the previously used copper as it was a great conductor and also happens to be relatively cheap. However, after a couple of years a host of electrical fires cropped up in houses that are wired using aluminium. It was later discovered that when the switch to aluminium was made, the light switches or receptacles which were originally made for the previously used copper was overlooked. It was learned that there’s a corrosive chemical reaction that arises as a result of the two dissimilar metals when connected. Hence, the more reason why aluminium wired houses in the 1960s needs to be rewired.

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.

does a 1970s house need rewiring?

Unlike in houses constructed in the 1960s, where you’d probably need to rewire the entire house unless the wiring is the modern PVCu coated type, majority of houses built in the 1970s would not need to be rewired. Most often than not, what they’ll need is just a consumer unit as well as an earthing upgrade. If you happen to have a consumer unit change, the electrical professional you hire would have to inspect the most parts of the property regardless. With that answered, you may also wish to know just how often a house would need to be rewired.

 

First and foremost, in order to make sure that your wiring is safe there’s a need to ensure that a periodic inspection is carried out by a fully licensed and qualified electrician every 10 years. Meanwhile for rental properties with tenants, the landlord is required to carry out a periodic inspection at least every 5 years. This will make sure that the electrical works in the property are safe, up to date and suitable for continued usage.

 

In order to determine whether your house needs to be rewired, there are some signs or indicators you’d have to watch out for. If you notice one or even a combination of the following , then you should get in touch with a registered electrician:

  • Discoloured outlets and switches
  • Persistent burning smell
  • Outlets problems
  • Flickering lights
  • Tripping circuit breaker or blown fuses
  • If you happen to possess aluminium wiring
  • If you have continually experienced electrical shocks

 

It must, however, be said that rewiring a house is a messy and quite disruptive work. It’s also considered to be quite dangerous and recommended to be carried out only by a professional is well trained and experienced when it comes to tackling electrical works.

Why would I need a new fuse box?

There are a few reasons you may need a new fuse box. This would include: The box being old or out-of-date, Insufficient or no RCD protection, Holes or gaps in the casing, Not compliant with legal specifications. An electrical survey will ascertain if one is needed.

how to install EV charger at home?

If you’re a home or property owner planning to get an electric vehicle, having a Level 2 charger installed in your garage or near your driveway can go a long way to make charging really convenient for you. So if at all you want to take on this task by yourself, you should ensure to do it the right way. If you lack the confidence or skills required to pull this off, then we’d strongly recommend you hire the services of a professional who can guarantee the best results the first time. In this post, we’re going to provide you with an good insight on the home electric charger installation process. Let’s take a look!

  • Determine the eligibility of your home. Make sure your home is eligible for a charger installation by consulting with your Technical Safety BC.
  • Confirm you have sufficient electricity supply. Is there enough electricity distributed to your home to support an ev charger?
  • Confirm that your electrical panel has enough space to accommodate a circuit breaker for the electric vehicle charger. If not, you’ll need to hire the services of an electrician.
  • Get an electrical permit. Apply for an electrical permit with your municipality or Technical Safety BC.
  • Charger installation. Proceed to fit the ev charger, but make sure a safety officer is on hand to examine your electrical work before you conceal any wiring or attach to a supply source. Then your electrician will have to complete the contractor consultancy form once the installation is done.
  • Inspection. The inspection should be inspected by your municipality or Technical Safety BC.
  • Apply for a rebate.

 

how many solar panels and batteries to power a house?

How Many Solar Panels And Batteries To Power A House?

Do you wish to know the number of solar panels and batteries sufficient for a house? Well, this is a frequently asked question in the solar world which would be very difficult to provide an accurate answer. This is basically down to the fact that all homes are unique with different sizes as well as amount of daily energy requirements. As a result, the number of solar panels and batteries needed would be unique to the house in question. However, we’ll consider the varying influencing factors that will go a long way to help calculate the number of panels and batteries needed to power a house.

First and foremost, let’s take a look at the solar panels. You’d have to start here by putting into consideration all household appliances that makes use of power in the house to get a good idea of how many that’ll be needed.

• How Many Watts Is Being Used In The House On A Daily Basis?

To determine this, 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.

• What Is The Number Of The Peak Sunlight Hours At The House’s Location?

Having in mind that the solar panels only work when under direct sunlight, the first step to determine the peak sunlight hours. Once determined, you can then multiply the figure in hours by the house’s hourly energy usage and divide by the solar panel’s wattage.

Overall for a 1500 square foot house, the number of solar panels that’ll be required should fall around 15 to 18.

Meanwhile for batteries, there are also some factors to be considered to determine the number of batteries that is required to power a house. These factors include the house’s power or electricity usage, the period of time in which the battery will be used as well as the battery’ specifications.

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