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27 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Richard H

Start Date: Immediate

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

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05 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Jill F

Start Date: Immediate

customer in totnes areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for solar hot water.confirmed interest via email at 05/09/2024 08:50.please call to arrange appointm...

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09 Apr

Heating | Electric Radiators & Heaters

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Rachel C

Start Date: Immediate

the boiler for our electrical heating system needs to be moved to a higher position are you the property owner: owner of the property is this for a residential or commerial building: domestic type of ...

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27 Dec

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Rebecca C

Start Date: Immediate

Full office building with multiple items. Can you let me know if you charge by the day/item or hour. Thanks very much

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18 Sep

Electric | Survey & Certificates

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: David B

Start Date: Immediate

EICR test for insurance purposes

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01 Sep

Electric | Internal & External work

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Sebastian P

Start Date: Immediate

Take out existing double light switch, rewire from two isolator switches to a new double light switch on the wall in the kitchen. Currently, we have two lights controlled via isolator switches high up...

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11 Aug

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Elizabeth C

Start Date: Immediate

We are about to take over ownership of what is currently Bijou Bits in the market square in Totnes and would like all of the kitchen equipment to be PAT tested before we exchange.

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10 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Mike H

Start Date: Immediate

problem with thermostat which controls the hot water tank immersion heater from a solar iboost. reading shows water hot when it isnt. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: d...

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31 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Scott D

Start Date: Immediate

Installation of new consumer unit and rewiring of kitchen. Converting a garage into kitchen so require plug sockets and lighting to be wired in.

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14 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Paul D

Start Date: Immediate

Removal of solar panels and re-instate as part of re roof of our bungalow. Scaffolding will be in position for this activity

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09 Jul

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Tara B

Start Date: Immediate

testing of appliances in mobile trailer bar -fridge, sockets and lights are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: other how old is the property: unknown time scale: immediate how ma...

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30 May

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Ian B

Start Date: 3+ months

customer has a solar panels project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for solar hot water. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a electrician.confirmed inte...

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22 May

Electric | Survey & Certificates

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Calvin C

Start Date: Immediate

need check on electrics in the annexe to the farmhouse to see if they need updating. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what aspect of survey are you lookin...

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27 Apr

Electric | Internal & External work

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Peter G

Start Date: Immediate

new consumer unit with individual rcd on each circuit. 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 socket...

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25 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Richard F

Start Date: Immediate

homeowner solar battery system supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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23 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Wendy M

Start Date: Immediate

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

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19 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Wendy M

Start Date: Immediate

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

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17 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Sarah Farrow J

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type of house: detached | has space on roof: yes | looking for battery: yes | finance help: yes are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms does the pro...

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06 Apr

Electric | Internal & External work

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Stephen B

Start Date: Immediate

The flat above the shop had a major leak which flooded the shop and soaked the fuse board etc - so no electricity in the shop

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13 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Richard H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and are waiting to be contacted. homeowner confirmed via sms at 22:53 homeowner lives in the totnes area. solar pv panels roof space available no...

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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 Totnes is:

£1,958

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

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Electrician FAQs

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

How long will a solar panel battery last once it's dark?

If you’re thinking about installing a solar system in your home or property, this is probably one of the things you’d like to know before making a purchase decision. Well, you’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight into this to help you make the best informed decision possible moving forward. Let’s take a look!

First and foremost, it must be stated that providing a short and accurate answer to this question is nearly impossible as the amount of time a solar panel will last after dark is influenced by a number of factors. These factors include the size of your solar system, the battery size as well as your power usage. As you would have imagined, batteries are charged when there is excess energy that’s being produced by your solar system but it’s not being incorporated to power your home or property. More often than not, this occurs during the sunlight’s peak periods from about 10am to 2pm.

The time it’ll take for your battery to charge is influenced by the size of your solar system in Kilowatts, the size of your battery as well as the rate in which your system is being used. Your battery can be charged in a day or two, of course unless it’s an over-sized battery for your system.

When the sun sets and your solar panels can no longer directly run your appliances via electricity generation, the battery then kicks in. You will use about 1 to 2 kW’s of power if you’re watching TV, using the oven as well as lights internet etc. in other words, even a small solar panel battery will last all night. However, the same doesn’t apply if you’re having a party with running floodlights, three fridges and air conditioner as the battery will drain a lot faster.

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.

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