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Glow Green

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19 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Chester le Street - DH2

Enquiry from: Kevin J

Start Date: Immediate

No power Edf electrions said it’s the fuse box

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18 May

Electric | Internal & External work

Chester le Street - DH2

Enquiry from: Zoe S

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Tv put on wall and wiring could you call out to give me a price please

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28 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Chester le Street - DH3

Enquiry from: Michelle F

Start Date: Immediate

tumble dryer is tripping all the kitchen when i press the in button. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached do you require any rewiring in the property: no d...

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03 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Chester le Street - DH2

Enquiry from: Martin O

Start Date: Immediate

Sockets trip RCD in fuse box when high powered device plugged in.

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23 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Chester le Street - DH2

Enquiry from: Kevin S

Start Date: Immediate

2 or 3 additional feeds to the kitchen for 2 ovens (3.35kw and 2.99kw) and hob (10800kw)

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16 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Chester le Street - DH2

Enquiry from: Julie M

Start Date: Immediate

2 light pendant fittings to be put up are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets replaced: no p...

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27 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Chester le Street - DH3

Enquiry from: Stuart R

Start Date: Immediate

I have a fully insulated garden office and I need 4-6 double sockets and a light fitting into there from the house.

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25 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Chester le Street - DH3

Enquiry from: Tracy C

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cooker hood fitted bathroom lights replaced double socket and light put into a shed 4 x double socket and lights put into a summer house are you the property owner: owner of the property property typ...

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17 May

Electric | Internal & External work

Chester le Street - DH3

Enquiry from: Graham S

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replace single strip light ( controlled by 2 seperate switches ) on kitchen ceiling with 2 ceiling lights, replace 5 switch covers ( changing 1 to a double switch ) slight rewiring needed. are you the...

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20 Apr

Electric | Internal & External work

Chester le Street - DH3

Enquiry from: Sandra H

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customer made an online enquiry for electrical work and confirmed on sms and email they would like a call with a electrician to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you t...

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05 Apr

Electric | Internal & External work

Chester le Street - DH3

Enquiry from: Michael A

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two burnt out sockets to be replaced 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 replaced: yes pl...

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21 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Chester le Street - DH3

Enquiry from: Eddy L

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wire in a new free standing all electric cooker are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any socket...

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09 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Chester le Street - DH3

Enquiry from: David S

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to see if a double plug socket can be fitted under stairs and cost are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you ne...

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28 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Chester le Street - DH2

Enquiry from: Mark M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 type of the roof you are lookin...

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13 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Chester le Street - DH3

Enquiry from: Dean M

Start Date: Less than one month

customer made enquiry for solar electricity online and is looking for quotes. roof space available little to no shading please call to arrange an appointment customer lives in chester le street area ...

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28 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Chester le Street - DH2

Enquiry from: Duncan S

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earth rod, gas meter earth, gas boiler earth bonding. fit 14 plastic downlighters in kitchen (supplied), fit new consumer unit and tails, are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: ...

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24 Nov

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Chester le Street - DH3

Enquiry from: Kayleigh B

Start Date: Less than one month

pat testing for most electrical equipment in the bulding, approximately 200 pieces are you the property owner: other property type: commercial how many bedrooms: 5+ how old is the property: post-2000...

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17 Nov

Electric | Internal & External work

Chester le Street - DH3

Enquiry from: Karen D

Start Date: Immediate

downstairs bathroom light not working new wiring from kitchen light to bathroom light then to bathroom switch...total of about 7 metres are you the property owner: owner of the property property type:...

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15 Nov

Heating | Electric Radiators & Heaters

Chester le Street - DH2

Enquiry from: Karen E

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room thermostat fitted to new boiler are you the property owner: owner of the property is this for a residential or commerial building: domestic type of current boiler: electric what level of service ...

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23 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Chester le Street - DH2

Enquiry from: Eddie B

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mr requested quotes for solar hot water from a professional around chester le street. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the inform...

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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 Chester Le Street is:

£1,958

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

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Electrician FAQs

Can you rewire a house without an electrician?

The short and simple answer to this question is, no. If you’re a seasoned DIYer then you should probably know a thing or two about electrical works around your property. However, house rewiring works should only be carried out by a qualified and registered electrician for a handful of reasons. In this FAQ, we’re going to take an in depth look at a few reasons why a house rewiring project should always be tackled by a reliable professional.

 

  • Risk. Not only do you out your own health and that of your loved ones at risk when you attempt to complete electrical rewires on your own, but you also put your property at risk. Tackling electrical works involves a great danger. These dangers can come in different forms such as electrical wires electrocution, shock as well as fire. What’s more? Items in your home also possesses higher voltages, and when it comes to electrical wiring, the higher the voltage, the more dangerous the project becomes. Another tricky task to get around is hidden junction boxes as well as connections. Since these components are out of sight, the chances of you getting shocked increases rapidly. All these risks can only be mitigated when proper procedures are followed . therefore, if you decide to do electrical work on your home, then there’s the need to obtain necessary permits for completing the work. Once completed, the work done should be inspected by a licensed electrical inspector. However, the best way to reduce the risks is by hiring the services of a licensed electrician.
  • Safety. Electricians are trained to perfect their craft and comply with safety protocols. They’re also required to pass a licensing test so as to work as an electrician. The safety of your property and loved ones when it comes to your home’s electrical works can only be guaranteed when done by a qualified and registered electrician.
Does a solar battery work in a power cut?

If you’re thinking of adding a solar battery to your home, you might be wondering whether or not it’s going to work in a power cut. If yes, then you’re not alone as this is one of the most common questions asked when it comes to solar batteries. In this post, we aim to provide you with a detailed answer to solve this concern once and for all.

The answer to this question is, it depends. The main reason why your solar batteries will usually not work or provide your home with the much-needed back up power is as a result of the several threats it poses. You should be aware that both your solar panels and battery are connected to the main grid. When a power cut occurs, your engineers will have to operate on the grid. If the solar panels or batteries are in operation at the period there’s a high chance the engineers would be electrocuted by the electricity that’s being produced. As a result of this, solar inverters are usually designed to automatically switch off once a power cut occurs. However, it should also be noted that if your solar battery possesses backup functionality, you’ll be able to make use of your solar energy in the event of a power cut. In other words, what determines if your home battery would work in a power cut is the availability or otherwise of a backup functionality.

Furthermore, you might also wish to know if your solar panels will continue to charge the battery in a power cut. Well, this depends on the type of backup system you possess. There are some more affordable batteries that are designed to automatically release their stored energy upon the detection of a power cut. And this is mostly because the battery inverter is usually smaller than the solar inverter which allows the energy from the solar inverter to the transmitted to the battery - risking an overload. However, if otherwise, then energy can continue to be transmitted to the battery until its fully charged.

Are there different types of solar thermal panels?

There are two different types: flat plate, where lots of thin tubes carry water through a flat absorber panel, and evacuated tube, where vacuum glass tubes capture the sun’s energy directly. There is little difference in performance between the two but evacuated tube panels do more obviously extrude from the roof.

Can solar thermal panels provide enough hot water for my home?

Obviously the performance of a solar thermal system will vary depending on the location of the home, the insulation of the property, and your own hot water requirements. Solar thermal panels are capable of providing all of your hot water requirements from April to September. They will still make a contribution to your hot water needs for the rest of the year, but in general you will need a backup system to further heat the water in the colder months.

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 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.

Do I need planning permission for solar thermal panels?

Most domestic solar thermal panels do not need planning permission and are covered by permitted development rights. There are restrictions on the size and location of these systems. If you live in a conservation area or listed building, or want to install a very large solar thermal system, check with your local authority to see if you will need planning permission.

how much to rewire a 3 bed house?

If you’re thinking about rewiring your three bedroom house, one of the first few things you’d have to put into consideration is the cost of completing the project in order to help you set a budget and start to plan. In this post, we seek to provide you with the most accurate cost possible for your project to help you get started as soon as possible.

 

In truth, there’s no simple and short answer to this question as the average cost to rewire a house is based on a wide range of factors. For older properties, you may need completely rewire the property in order to enhance the energy efficiency. However, this may not be required the your home was just recently built. Firstly, it should be stated that there are numerous factors that affects the price of a rendering a house which includes the size of the house and its condition, the ease of access, the prep work required, as well as your location and the quality of the contractor your hire. Out of all these factors, the most significant variables are probably the type of rewiring task you go for (whether for the whole house or some specific parts ) as well as the size of the house.

 

House rewiring is usually a messy and disruptive task which can also be very dangerous especially when handled by a inexperienced individual. As a result, we’d strongly recommend that this task is carried out by a qualified and registered electrician who is well trained to perform this task to perfection. The average cost for electrical rewiring for a three bedroom semi detached house should be within the range of £3000 to £4500, although there may be some extra house rewiring cost that may also arise in the process.

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