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Boxt

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BOXT are the UK’s no.1 ranked gas installation company as voted for by our TrustPilot customers Buy a new Worcester Bos...
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Eve renewables

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At Eve Renewables, we believe in a sustainable future. Based in the heart of Doncaster, we are dedicated to transforming h...
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Immaculate Improvements

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At Immaculate Improvements, we specialize in cutting-edge solar battery solutions, helping homeowners and businesses acros...
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Springwell Electrical

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MCS, NICEIC, NAPIT, RECC certified electricians and Solar PV Installers in the North East.
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FEC RENEWABLES

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FEC Renewables - Powering Tomorrow, Today. Location: Based in the heart of Tickhill near Doncaster. What We Offer: ...

Recent Electrician Enquiries

18 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Bishop Auckland - DL14

Enquiry from: Robert H

Start Date: Immediate

Lighting for kitchen In a cafe

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06 Nov

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Bishop Auckland - DL14

Enquiry from: Matthew O

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Replace the external earth wire.

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31 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Bishop Auckland - DL14

Enquiry from: Matthew O

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The earh wire to the house is missing.

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30 May

Electric | Internal & External work

Bishop Auckland - DL13

Enquiry from: Sophie B

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ms requested quotes for electrical work from a electrician around bishop auckland. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the informati...

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14 Aug

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Bishop Auckland - DL14

Enquiry from: Michael S

Start Date: Immediate

Fault on electricity supply picked up by boiler installation. (reverse negative?) so no heating.

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21 Jun

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Bishop Auckland - DL13

Enquiry from: Jordan M

Start Date: Immediate

PAT testing for my Holiday let appliances has recently run out. Approx 15 items. How much please if interested? Thanks

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09 May

Electric | Internal & External work

Bishop Auckland - DL13

Enquiry from: Paul S

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, We live near Stanhope. We have had Northern Powergrid put in a second supply to an adjoined cottage. This needs connecting to the cottage (currently has energised unit from the main house) and ...

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11 Apr

Electric | Internal & External work

Bishop Auckland - DL13

Enquiry from: Allyn R

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I need some light switches moving and some outside lights installed.

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28 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Bishop Auckland - DL14

Enquiry from: Michael H

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install coving led strip lighting to a 4 x 5m room + fit and wire external wall lights x9 are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require any rewiring in ...

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02 Nov

Electric | Internal & External work

Bishop Auckland - DL14

Enquiry from: Fay D

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en-suite electric shower keeps tripping and tripping rest of electrics on the board. needs quote for looking at this and for repair or fitting a new shower if necessary are you the property owner: own...

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29 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Bishop Auckland - DL13

Enquiry from: Michael A

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customer in the bishop auckland 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 yo...

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13 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Bishop Auckland - DL13

Enquiry from: Phil R

Start Date: Immediate

Type of house: Semi-Detached | Has space on roof: Yes | Looking for battery: Yes | Finance Help: No

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02 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Bishop Auckland - DL13

Enquiry from: Emma C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

wanting prices for both solor panels and batterie backup or without are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 type of the r...

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11 Jul

Solar Panel and Battery

Bishop Auckland - DL14

Enquiry from: John T

Start Date: Less than one month

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

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05 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Bishop Auckland - DL13

Enquiry from: Joe B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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19 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Bishop Auckland - DL13

Enquiry from: Marjorie B

Start Date: Immediate

New trip box. As tripping every hour

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19 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Bishop Auckland - DL13

Enquiry from: Mark B

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customer in bishop auckland areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for solar hot water.confirmed interest via sms and email at 19/03/2022 08:55.please call to...

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09 Mar

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Bishop Auckland - DL13

Enquiry from: Teresa T

Start Date: Less than one month

fault on electric warming plate seems to be affecting other electric parts eg clock/ oven are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms: 3-4 how old is t...

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03 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Bishop Auckland - DL13

Enquiry from: Mark M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in bishop auckland area made enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed interest via . available roof space no shading please call mr to arrange an appointment to quote are you the prop...

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03 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Bishop Auckland - DL14

Enquiry from: Graham J

Start Date: Immediate

replace existing plastic consumer unit with metal unit are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets ...

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How much do Electrician services cost?

How much do Electricians charge? Prices for Electricians in 2025 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 Bishop Auckland is:

£1,958

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2025
Electrician in Bishop Auckland £300-£460
Solar thermal in Bishop Auckland £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Bishop Auckland £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Bishop Auckland £2,625-£4,025
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Bishop Auckland £135-£207
Electrical survey in Bishop Auckland £150-£230
Solar battery in Bishop Auckland £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Bishop Auckland £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Bishop Auckland £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Bishop Auckland £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

How do I know if my fuse box is faulty?

If your fuse box keeps tripping or blowing fuses, it may need replacing. Other signs that your fuse box is not working properly include humming, sparking and lack of power. Contact an electrician and ask for a safety report, this will diagnose the problem and lead to a quick fix.

Which solar battery is the best?
With so many different solar batteries on the market these days, it can be difficult to know which solar battery is the best. Luckily, we’ve picked out some of the best solar batteries on the market so you can take a look at their stats and figure out which one is best for you. Powervault 3: 8 kWh model This lithium-polymer solar battery has a useable capacity of 8 kWh and a depth of discharge (Dod) of 100%. It’s covered by warranty for 10 years. Cost: From £7,020 Tesla Powerwall 2.0 The famous Tesla Powerwall has a huge useable capacity of 13.5 kWh and also has a 10-year warranty, with a guarantee that it will work at 70% capacity during those 10 years. It’s a lithium-ion battery. Cost: From £6,500 Powervault 3: 4 kWh version This more modest solar battery from Powervault has a capacity of 4 kWh, but benefits from the same warranty length and DoD as its 8 kWh brother. Cost: From £4,470 SolaX 3.3 This more affordable solar battery from SolaX has a 10-year warranty and a good DoD of 90%. Cost: From £4,010 LG Chem RESU 6.5 LG are an up-and-coming player in the solar market and their 6.5 kWh battery is one of the most affordable on the market. Its DoD is 90% and it comes with a 10-year warranty. Cost: From £3,043 To decide which solar battery is best for you, you need to consider:
  • The power of your solar panel system – there's no point buying a higher capacity battery if your system will never generate enough electricity to charge it
  • How often you think you will need to charge your battery
  • Your budget
  • Whether you care about having the latest technology and a recognisable brand name
When you’ve made these decisions, you can narrow down your choices. It’s also worth asking a few MCS-registered installers for their opinions on what they think would be best. Of course, they want to sell you whichever brand they supply, but they probably chose this for a reason. Ask them to give you a few pros and cons for the brands they recommend and see if this matches up with your research.
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.

how much does pat testing cost?

How Much Does Pat Testing Cost?

When it comes to Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) there’s no particular rule that determines how much such services can cost. However as a rule of thumb, you should take note that when calling in a professional PAT testing company they’re likely to charge within the range of £1 to £3 per appliance that’s going to be tested. However, if you have quite a number of appliances to be tested, then there’s a good chance that the price per appliance can be reduced to serve as a bulk discount. So the more the appliances to be tested, the better.

There are companies that actually offer a pricing that’s below £1 per item, however companies likely are most definitely going to have a fixed minimum number of appliances that are required to be tested or a fixed minimum fee like 60 portable appliances. It must, however, be noted that pricing can also go beyond PAT Testing as several professional companies will add some additional advantages which is more than just the test of each individual appliance. This kind of pricing can include other services such as a thorough visual inspection, plug rewiring as well as fuse replacements. They can also include stuffs like Pail and Fail labels in the pricing.

Generally, the average price of PAT testing will be based on various influencing factors such as the type of the appliance, setting, number of appliance to be tested as well as other related expenses. What’s more? Most PAT companies will offer a company with a PAT Testing Certificate so as to certify that the company is in total compliance and also remains a safe environment to work.

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.

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.

Should I use a certified electrician to install my electric heating?

It’s always recommended to use a certified electrician to carry out electrical work. They can self-certify that their work meets building regulations. While some parts of electric heating systems can be installed as a DIY project, the thermostat and other control wiring legally must be installed by a certified electrician. There are a range of competent persons schemes in operation.

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.

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