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Glow Green

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10 Mar

Heating | Electric Radiators & Heaters

Darlington - DL1

Enquiry from: Ibrahim K

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customer made an enquiry online for a gas boiler replacement via one of our websites. customer lives in aberdeen area. please call to arrange appointment and discuss options are you the property owne...

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31 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Darlington - DL2

Enquiry from: Paul D

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mr requested quotes for solar hot water from a electrician around darlington. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information be...

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30 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Darlington - DL2

Enquiry from: Maggie H

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we are in the process of building works and putting in a new kitchen. we require electrical work to do electrical first and second fitting for the kitchen including lighting and ovens and a hob in an ...

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18 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Darlington - DL1

Enquiry from: Goodwill M

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Hello We are preparing a tender for one of our valued clients for their new project at Elizabethan Academy, ***. There are Electrical and Mechanical Works to be priced for. If you are happy to give...

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31 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Darlington - DL1

Enquiry from: Trevor L

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rcd keeps tripping. stays on for an hour maybe 2. then trips. rcd trips but not the fuse all sockets go off are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require an...

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12 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Darlington - DL1

Enquiry from: Jastine W

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conduct an electrical safety test in a property we are in the process of buying before exchanging contracts. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require any...

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02 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Darlington - DL2

Enquiry from: Karen W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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04 Oct

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Darlington - DL3

Enquiry from: Julie C

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Testing of hair salon electrical equipment (approx 10 pieces) and fridge, kettle, coffee machine, vacuum, music speaker

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07 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Darlington - DL1

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electricity and hot water are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: detached do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 ty...

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21 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Darlington - DL3

Enquiry from: Brian D

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replace bathroom fan already have new exact fan are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets r...

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04 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Darlington - DL1

Enquiry from: Charles O

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customer living in darlington area made an enquiry for solar electricity quotes via one of our websites. customer confirmed interest / via sms at 20:31 roof space available no shading please call to...

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18 Jul

Solar Panel and Battery

Darlington - DL2

Enquiry from: MR A

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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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30 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Darlington - DL2

Enquiry from: Tom B

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ground based solar panelling only. for rear garden. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached type of the roof you are looking to have the solar panels on: neither - ...

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30 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Darlington - DL3

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16 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Darlington - DL3

Enquiry from: Rachel G

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are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 5+ other forms: upvc double glazing please call to appoint

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13 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Darlington - DL2

Enquiry from: Matt O

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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 darlington area and would like a call to discuss options.see b...

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13 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Darlington - DL2

Enquiry from: Matt O

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 agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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07 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Darlington - DL2

Enquiry from: Matt O

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mr requested quotes for solar hot water from a professional around darlington. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information b...

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07 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Darlington - DL2

Enquiry from: Matt O

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 agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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14 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Darlington - DL2

Enquiry from: Del D

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change 4 light fittings. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets replaced: no please call to app...

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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 Darlington is:

£1,958

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

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Electrician FAQs

Is it worth getting a solar battery?

There are a few factors that will determine whether it’s worth getting a solar battery. They involve how much electricity you use, how often you’re at home and whether you receive any export payments.

To work out whether it’s worth getting a solar battery, you need to work out how much of the electricity you generate you’re using already. If you’re able to run all your appliances during the day while your solar panels generate electricity, then it sounds like you’re already using your electricity well. It might not be worth you getting a solar battery in this case.

However, if you’re not at home for a lot of the day, then you’ll be missing out on the electricity your panels are generating while the sun’s shining. If you install a solar battery system, you can store the electricity that your panels generate in the battery and use it when you get home. This will help you cut your electricity bills even further.

You’ll also need to consider whether you’re getting paid to export your electricity. If you’re on the Feed-in Tariff scheme (FITs) or receive payments from the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), you’ll get paid for every unit of electricity you export to the National Grid. Before you decide whether it’s worth getting a solar battery, you’ll need to weigh up whether you’d be better off carrying on exporting your unused electricity rather than storing it to use yourself. If you’re unsure, visit the Energy Saving Trust’s website or speak to an MCS-registered installer who will be able to help you work out which is more cost-effective.

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 long does a Tesla Powerwall battery last?

Tesla’s top-of-the-range battery storage system is still one of the most expensive on the market. It has a huge 13.5kWh usable capacity and can even keep you up and running during a power cut. But how long does a Tesla Powerwall battery last? And does this mean it’s worth investing in one?

The Tesla Powerwall 2.0 comes with a 10-year warranty. But Tesla says that it should last way beyond this – at least 5 years longer. The standard warranty says that it should work at 70% capacity for the full 10 years – so if it loses more than 30% of its storage capacity within that time, it should still be covered.

While the Tesla Powerwall does last a long time, it has a large capacity that most average households won’t require, and it’s a costly option. After installation, the Powerwall 2.0 will set you back between £6,500 and £9,000, so ideally you want it to last past its 10-year warranty.

Before you splash out, consider the size of the solar panel system you want to install or you already have. Will it generate enough electricity to make it worth storing in the Powerwall? If not, are you expecting to upgrade your solar panels to a larger system in the future? If you are, then it might be worth investing in a Powerwall. It might also be better to wait until you come to upgrade your solar panels – the solar battery price trend is going the same way as solar panels, so they will probably continue to decrease in price as more people adopt the technology.

how to get electrical certificate?

An electrical safety inspection is basically the act of carrying out a thorough assessment of all electrical systems within a property, be it residential, commercial or industrial premises. The main goal of conducting this survey is to see to the fact that all the electrical systems and installations forming part of a property are correctly fitted, well maintained and ultimately, safe. This is required to be carried out by an electrician who’s an approved contractor and accredited by ECA, NICEIC or STROMA. To get contractors who can carry out the electrical safety inspection and meet with the government criteria, you simply have to search on the Electrical Component Person database. They’ll assess the current condition of the electrical systems and evaluate if they are working efficiently while also paying special attention to any defects or faults.

 

Generally, the best way to get an electrical safety certificate ( an EICR) is to shop around. In the event whereby you need the inspector to examine a part of your property you’d have to raise his/her awareness to this. This will be referred to as an “agreed limitation in the report.

 

Failure to comply with electrical safety regulations bring about serious penalties for such landlords. Upon the introduction of the new regulations in June 2020, local authorities can fine the electrical safety regulations-breaching landlords up to £30,000. Asides this fact, it’s also in your interest to keep your property as well as its appliances in a good condition at all times. If everyone including your tenants feel safe and your property is in great shape, everyone is happy!

 

The cost of an Electrical Certificate varies depending on the size of your home as well as the number of electrical installations and appliances that needs to be checked. The price can start anywhere from £120 and above.

When should I have a periodic inspection?

Periodic testing and inspections should be completed: Every 10 years for your home, Every five years for rented accommodation, Every three years for a caravan, Every year for a swimming pool.Electrical inspections are also carried out when buying, selling or renting a property.

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.

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.

can you replace storage heaters with electric radiators?

Can You Replace Storage Heaters With Electric Radiators?

The short answer to this question is yes. If your outdated storage heater is not heating your home the way it should, you’ll find a better replacement in electric radiators.

Being more modern and efficient, electric radiators offer a wide range of benefits which storage heaters can only dream of. Let’s have a look.

• Unlike storage heaters, electric radiators do not need to be charged up the night before which makes it totally controllable as you do not have to guess what your heating needs will turn out to be the next day.

• The above benefit leads to an even better one as the controllability quality of electric radiators makes them a lot more efficient than storage heaters. Electric radiators usually comes with programmable timers and thermostats which allows you to set various heating schedules for each of your rooms, meaning you’re only heating when and where its needed.

• Unlike some storage heaters, electric radiators do not cause wall blackening and also happen to more elegant and stylish.

• Electric radiators are not tough on allergies like storage heaters as they do not depend mainly on convection to heat

• Electric radiators also have an easy installation process with all you need to do to switch from storage heater to one being the removal of the former and inserting the radiators into the sockets.

However, if you want to make a switch to electric radiators, there’s the need to change to a standard electricity tariff from your economy tariff. And while the standard electricity tariff rates may be more expensive than the night time rate provided by Economy 7, the standard tariff rates are a bit cheaper than the daytime Economy rate. You’ll also get to use much less of electricity while also saving money on your heating bills and more.

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