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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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26 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: Mark W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the property available: yes how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 type of the roof you are look...

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30 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: Josephine M

Start Date: Immediate

tubes on solar panels for hot water replaced are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 roof obstructed: no obstructions what is ...

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17 Nov

Electric | Internal & External work

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: Heather S

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Electric vehicle charger Lead

replace ordinary shower with the best electric to be had

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11 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: Mark S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and are waiting to be contacted. mr confirmed via phone at 17:47 mr lives in the craigavon area. solar pv panels roof space available no shading ...

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10 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: Luke M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: being built do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 type of the roof you are lo...

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07 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: Celene S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed via phone at 10:55 mrs lives in the banbridge area solar pv panels not sure how many panels they need little to no shading please call...

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15 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: Conor H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made enquiry online for solar electricity via one of our websites. customer lives in banbridge area. roof space available, no shading please call to arrange appointment and discuss options. ...

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05 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: Darren M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in the banbridge 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 ...

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05 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: Darren M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry solar electricity. homeowner confirmed interest via email/sms/ roof space available little to no shading homeowner lives in banbridge area please call to arrange appoi...

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15 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: Michael M

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: being built do you have plans for the property available: yes how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 type of the roof you are l...

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06 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: Rory D

Start Date: Immediate

customer in the banbridge 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 ...

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13 May

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: Joanne C

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i am looking to purchase an old victorian property. on inspection of the wiring, it has the old red, black and yellow and green cabling and the old style fuse box. i am looking for a general price of ...

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09 Apr

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: Ita O

Start Date: Immediate

complete rewiring up to current standards for 1940s detached house. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 bedrooms are...

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08 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: John M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

call any-time roof faces: se 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 panels:...

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19 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: Nicola M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 5+ current source of heating for the renewable incentive: oil other forms: solar hot water, gr...

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12 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: Nicola M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 5+ other forms: solar hot water, ground source heat pumps agreed to receive quotes for selected products: y...

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12 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: Nicola M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

call anytime. roof faces: se 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 panels:...

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30 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: Pawel M

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: solar hot water, none agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to a...

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30 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: Pawel M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and are waiting to be contacted. mr lives in the banbridge area. solar pv panels roof space available no shading to roof please call to discuss t...

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15 Oct

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Banbridge - BT32

Enquiry from: Kevin M

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Buyer Number of bedrooms: 4

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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 Banbridge is:

£1,958

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

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Electrician FAQs

do solar hot water systems need servicing?

Like every other systems in your home, solar hot water systems will require periodic inspections as well as a regular maintenance in order to keep it running as efficiently as it should. Not only that, the various components will also require either repair or replacement from time to time. It’ll also be proactive to take the necessary precautions so as to prevent worrying issues like corrosion, scaling or freezing.

Is it a task you can handle on your own? Well, there are some inspections and maintenance activities you should be able to handle on your own, however, you’ll also require a qualified technician to carry out the more technical or complicated tasks. You should also take note that it may actually be more cost effective to have some systems replaced, shut off or removed completely than having it repaired. Here are some of the essential inspections that should be carried out on solar system components. They include:

✓ Collector soiling. Periodic cleaning of your collectors is important especially in dry and dusty climates.

✓ Plumbing, ductwork and wire connections. Check the pipe connections for fluid leaks. Examine duct connections and seals. Also make sure that all wire connections are tight.

✓ Roof penetrations. Flashing and sealant around the roof penetration should be checked to see that it’s in a good shape.

✓ Collector shading. Check for shading of the collectors on annual basis as this may greatly affect their performance.

✓ Support structures. Examine all bolts and nuts which connects the support structures to the collectors for tightness.

✓ Heat transfer fluids. Anti freeze solutions in liquid solar heating collectors will have to be replaced periodically. And this right here is a task that’s best handled by a licensed technician.

is electric heating expensive?

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.

Is electric heating suitable for my home?

There are a range of variables that will determine which heating system is best for your home, such as the level of insulation and size of rooms. However, electric heating is suitable for many homes. Electric boilers are very compact and do not need a flue. Underfloor heating is effective at heating rooms of any size.

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 much is the Powerwall 2?
The Tesla Powerwall 2.0 is the second solar battery storage system from Elon Musk’s EV and clean energy company. It’s larger and more expensive than the original Powerwall, but it can store more electricity. So how much is the Powerwall 2.0? With installation, it will set you back between £6,500 and £9,000. But is it worth it? We’ll go through some of the top features so you can make your decision. The Powerwall 2 has a huge useable capacity of 13.5kWh. Most other solar batteries on the market have a capacity of around 4-6.5kWh, so it’s no surprise that it’s also one of the most expensive. If you’ve got a standard-size solar panel system on an average-sized home, you might not need a battery with such a big storage capacity. The Tesla Powerwall 2.0 is the only solar battery available in the UK to provide your home with an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) if you add the Backup Gateway 2. This means that if there’s a power cut, you won’t lose power – because your battery will keep running. It can also scan the weather forecast, so if there’s a storm it will ensure that your solar panels charge the battery in case you get a power cut. So while the Powerwall 2 is the probably the most expensive solar battery you can buy in the UK, if you live in a part of the country with a particular problem the power cuts or you have a large solar panel system, it might just be worth spending the money on it.
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.

I’m a tenant in a rental property and think the electrical installation is faulty, what should I do?

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.

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.

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