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Glow Green

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Glow Green is one of the UK's leading providers of energy efficient products that focus on the need to reduce energy consu...
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Greentech Renewables

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Greentech Renewables specialises in the design and installation of bespoke Solar PV systems for your home or business. We ...
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Phase 3 Electrical Installations Ltd is a family owned NICEIC Approved Contractor based in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire....
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Atomus Electrical

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Qualified Electrician, Army veteran after 23 years service. Safety focused, will provide you with a service of the highest...
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Roblyn heating

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Family run Oil fires servicing / Mainainance and plumbing installation company now based in Llanybydder. Giving high quali...

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09 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Kirkby-in-Furness - LA17

Enquiry from: William B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

i need a battery fitted to my existing solar panels are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 time scale: 1-3 months plea...

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08 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Kirkby-in-Furness - LA17

Enquiry from: Brian S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry solar electricity. homeowner confirmed interest via roof space available little to no shading homeowner lives in kirkby-in-furness area please call to arrange appointm...

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08 Dec

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Kirkby-in-Furness - LA17

Enquiry from: Freddie H

Start Date: Immediate

electric wall socket replacement

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17 Aug

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Kirkby-in-Furness - LA17

Enquiry from: Joyce C

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Property Buyer Installation of external camera Please contact to appoint

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19 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Barrow-in-Furness - LA14

Enquiry from: Robert M

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Call back anytime. Solar Electrical Storage System Quote requested on Solar electrical storage system, to be supplied and fitted.

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08 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Barrow-in-Furness - LA14

Enquiry from: Yan Y

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I would like to add a battery storage to an exist solar panels.

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30 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Barrow-in-Furness - LA14

Enquiry from: David M

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Call back anytime. Solar Electrical Storage System Quote requested on Solar electrical storage system, to be supplied and fitted.

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10 Jun

Solar Panel and Battery

Grange-over-Sands - LA11

Enquiry from: Emma B

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customer made an online enquiry solar electricity. homeowner confirmed interest via roof space available little to no shading homeowner lives in grange-over-sands area please call to arrange appointm...

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06 Nov

Electric | Internal & External work

Windermere - LA23

Enquiry from: Nyasha W

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Full rewiring of house and checking of existing electricals

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04 Nov

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Ulverston - LA12

Enquiry from: Alison G

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PAT kettles X2 , water urn, coffee maker, microwave, hearing loop, fairy lights ( multiple), Christmas tree

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30 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Barrow-in-Furness - LA14

Enquiry from: Joshua P

Start Date: Immediate

Two light switches have no power at all, one recently stopped working. Not sure what wrong, breaker not tripped.

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30 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Askam-in-Furness - LA16

Enquiry from: Hitesh A

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Upgrading consumer unit to a surge protection and RCBOS unit Earthing required in upstairs bedroom switches Move earth cable to gas meter outside as old earth cable is inside house

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26 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Holmrook - CA19

Enquiry from: Sam T

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External led lights fitting in garden

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21 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Grange-over-Sands - LA11

Enquiry from: Nick C

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installing a new socket in a porch to reconnect an outside light. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need a...

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20 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Ulverston - LA12

Enquiry from: Isabel O

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2 jobs - fitting a time switch to an electrical panel and moving a light switch cable are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require any rewiring in the prope...

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16 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Askam-in-Furness - LA16

Enquiry from: Tess C

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Electric cooker socket. New consumer unit

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11 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Ambleside - LA22

Enquiry from: Stephen C

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I have three electrical sockets that are just a cm or two off from being able to fit behind a bookshelf - I need them moved if possible.

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28 Sep

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Ambleside - LA22

Enquiry from: Nigel E

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I am looking for pat testing over the rydal hall estate we have a 30 bedroom accommodation within the hall, 2 holiday cottages, a bunkhouse, staff accommodation and a campsite

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26 Sep

Heating | Electric Radiators & Heaters

Barrow-in-Furness - LA14

Enquiry from: Michelle H

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Looking for a price to put a new circuit board in my electric wall mounted fire

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17 Sep

Electric | Internal & External work

Ulverston - LA12

Enquiry from: Wendy S

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hi, are you able to quote for repairing a vectaire fan? it’s been knocked & now it won’t switch off (except with the isolator switch). it’s supposed to only be on high setting when the light is...

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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 Kirkby-in-furness is:

£2,171

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Kirkby-in-furness £300-£460
Solar thermal in Kirkby-in-furness £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Kirkby-in-furness £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Kirkby-in-furness £2,625-£4,025
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Kirkby-in-furness £135-£207
Electrical survey in Kirkby-in-furness £150-£230
Solar battery in Kirkby-in-furness £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Kirkby-in-furness £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Kirkby-in-furness £5,200-£7,550
Electric vehicle charger in Kirkby-in-furness £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

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.
Are solar panel batteries worth it?

Whether solar panel batteries are worth it depends on how much you’re at home and how big your solar panel system is. If you’re at home most of the day and your solar panels only generate enough electricity for you to use while for that day, then a battery probably isn’t worth investing in. However, if you have a large system that generates more than you can use or you’re out most of the day, then solar panel batteries are definitely worth it.

A solar battery storage system works by storing the electricity that your solar panels generated until you need to use it. That’s why they’re great for people that are out all day – your solar panels generate electricity all day whilst the sun’s out, but no one’s home so you’re using minimal energy except for things like your fridge and any appliances on standby. Most of the electricity charges your solar panel battery. Then, when you get home, your battery will discharge, and you’ll use all the solar electricity that your panels generated during the day.

Solar batteries are also excellent for people with large solar panel systems that generate more than they use in the day. Any electricity that you don’t use during the day will charge the battery, so in the evening when the sun goes down, you’ll just use the excess electricity that’s stored in the battery.

To work out whether solar panel batteries are worth it for you, you’ll need to work out how much of your solar electricity you’re using already. If you’re at home and you’re able to run your appliances all while your solar panels are generating electricity, a battery might not be worth it. Also, if you’re receiving export payments from the Feed-in Tariff Scheme (FITs) or the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), you might want to look at the rate you’re getting paid. If it’s a good rate, it might be more cost-effective to continue exporting unused electricity to the grid. Speak to an MCS-registered installer that will be able to help you work this out.

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.

how does electric central heating work?

How Does Electric Central Heating Work?

An electric central heating works to provide a number of benefits for you. These benefits include the following:

lSpace Heating

• The storage heaters work during the night to store electricity which would be used to heat up the heat retaining bricks. This, in turn, will release this energy throughout the day to warm up the room.

• There are also electric radiators which works to deliver on-demand heat and as a result, economy tariffs are totally avoided. It will generate heat by itself rather than storing it and with the controls, you can easily determine the amount of heat to be released when you require it.

• There is the wet electric system options as well which comes with water filled radiators. This operates in a similar way to normal radiators, however, it makes use of electricity to heat up the water.

lWater Heating

• An electric boiler operates in a very similar manner to other boiler types, just that it makes use of electricity as its fuel. Here, the water is warmed by a heating element and the water is later moved to several radiator throughout the house by a pump. These electric boiler types earns you tariff savings as you’ll be able to heat water at night.

• Heat pumps geothermal or air source, redistributes heat instead of creating it. Heat pumps are powered by electricity and it works by absorbing heat either from the air or ground which it then channels it through a pump. This can then be incorporated in heating either water or a room.

• A dedicated immersion heater is another water heating option. Here, the heating element is positioned inside a hot water cylinder. In a similar fashion to a kettle, the element heats the nearby water. Immersion heater can act either as a backup or your main heating element.

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.

what is the best home EV charger?

If you’re planning to get an electric vehicle, the next thing that naturally comes to mind is getting a good charger with it. As a result, this is one of the most common questions asked when it comes to electric vehicles. We’ve put together this list of some great home ev chargers to help you make the best informed decision possible moving forward. Let’s take a look!

  • Charge Point Wi-Fi Enabled Level 2 EV Charger. If what you need is a faster charge for your car due to the high frequency of usage of the electric vehicle, then this charger might just be the best option for you. It’s claimed to charge electric vehicle batteries six times faster than a standard 120 volt home system. What’s more? The mobile application will inform you about the amount of charge your battery has regardless of your location. This feature can be of great benefit especially when you’re trying to determine whether to put in an additional hour at work or heat straight home.
  • Juice Box Pro 40 Level 2 EV Charger. This is a level 2 charger which features a web based charging control so as to allow you control the charging parts of your vehicle from anywhere, be it in the comfort of your home or office without having to go to the garage or parking lot.
  • Siemens VersiCharge VC30GRYU. This is an easy-to-use plug and play installation that comes with a mounting bracket if you happen to own a NEMA 50 receptacle. It boasts a charging time that’s 4 times faster than level 1 electric vehicle chargers and possess a charge delay feature or 2, 4, 6 or 8 hours.
Are there any government grants for EV charging points?

The OLEV Grant, also known as Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) can reduce the cost of your home charger by up to £350. If you're eligible, you'll be able to claim it when you buy an EV charger.

what are solar thermal panels?

Asides from the fact that solar energy can be converted into electricity with the help of solar panels, there’s also another pretty cool way the sun’s power can be harnessed - solar thermal technologies. These technologies are able to convert sunlight into heat rather than power and these are in fact the very first solar energy products that were commercialized in the United Kingdom. Solar thermal panels, in a similar way to solar PVs, can help in minimizing your carbon footprint while also assisting you to save good money on your energy bills by providing the much needed coverage for your heating needs with the help of a renewable energy source that’s totally free.

Solar thermal panels provides some great benefits which is capable of making all homeowners in the UK consider installing one in their respective homes. Let’s take a closer look at these benefits.

✓ When compared to solar PV panels, they’re a more affordable heating option and also have a shorter payback period.

✓ Solar thermal panels are more efficient than PV panels due to the fact that the heat waves are able to hold more energy than sunlight and also because there’s no electricity transformation process.

✓ Solar thermal panels are able to operate in cold climates, strong wind as well as overcast weather, and make use of an energy storage system.

✓ They can help you save about 600kg of carbon dioxide emissions on an annual basis.

✓ Although most of the solar thermal panel systems come with a warranty usually within the range of 5 to 10 years, they’re able to last up to 25 years. What’s more? The require just a little maintenance, meaning the main cost you’d have to worry about is the cost of installation.

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