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

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Small local Electrical contractor. reliable and professional service we cover all areas of electrical work from small dome...
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Energy Store (Dorest)

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We understand that due to the energy crisis more people are investigating ways of becoming more self sufficient with their...
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30 May

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Jacob G

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PAT Test - Washing machine Freezer

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17 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Allison G

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a recessed ceiling light in kitchen flickers. i have changed the bulb but this has not solved the problem. also similar problem with light in bathroom - help! are you the property owner: owner of the ...

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09 Feb

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Victoria S

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Pat testing of 2 speakers and one wireless microphone

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27 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Piotr C

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full rewiring of the 3 bedroom house are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require any rewiring in the property: yes do you need any sockets replaced: y...

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10 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: LINDA B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

an itemised quote please,i use 6,oookwh per year, install on a garage?, a 6kw solar panel system is needed ?, would consider monocrystalline & storage battery are you the property owner: owner of the...

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16 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Marie A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 5+ other forms: none please call to appoint

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02 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Rod M

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New solar panels fitted to a flat roof

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29 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Rodney M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

roof panels fitted to supply free electric are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the propert...

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17 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Ian R

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are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 other forms: ground source heat pumps agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call t...

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17 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Marie A

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are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 5+ other forms: none please call to appoint

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10 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Alastair H

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i am interested in domestic installation of pv panels and battery system.

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21 Jul

Solar Panel and Battery

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Roger K

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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 sherborne area are you ...

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25 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Debbie M

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 5+ type of the roof you are lookin...

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11 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Martin S

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customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity. homeowner confirmed via sms at 13:17 homeowner lives in the sherborne area. solar panels roof space available not sure on what kw they want so p...

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07 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Martin S

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customer made enquiry for solar electricity online. customer confirmed via sms, they live in the sherborne area. solar panels roof space available no shading to roof please contact to discuss their o...

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03 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: David S

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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 sherborne area are you ...

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29 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Martin S

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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 confirmed at 19:00 via sms confirmed at 1...

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10 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Francine W

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I have a Baumatic integrated fan oven which has stopped working. There is still power to the oven as the fan and light are working. Repair needed as soon as possible.

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14 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Bosworth A

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customer made an enquiry for electrical work and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a electrician.mr lives in the sherborne area and would like a call to discuss options.see be...

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31 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Linda W

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customer in sherborne areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for electrical work.confirmed interest via telephone and email at 31/10/2021 13:06.please call to...

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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 Sherborne is:

£2,091

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2025
Electrician in Sherborne £200-£2,730
Solar thermal in Sherborne £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Sherborne £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Sherborne £2,813-£4,513
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Sherborne £135-£207
Electrical survey in Sherborne £150-£230
Solar battery in Sherborne £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Sherborne £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Sherborne £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Sherborne £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

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.
How much are Tesla solar batteries?
Tesla solar batteries are some of the most expensive solar battery storage systems on the market. The Powerwall and Powerwall 2.0 are both excellent options for homes that generate a lot of electricity from their solar panels, but they might not be worth it for those that only have small solar panel systems. But exactly how much are Tesla solar batteries? Since the Tesla Powerwall 2.0 is the latest solar battery, we’ll focus on this one. With installation, you can expect to pay anywhere between £6,500 and £9,000. Other lithium-ion batteries, like SolaX or the LG Chem, will cost around £4,000, so you can see the difference in price. The benefit of the Tesla solar batteries is that they have a huge capacity. Most battery storage systems have a useable capacity of somewhere between 4-8 kWh, whereas the Powerwall has a useable capacity of 13.5 kWh. This is excellent if you have a large solar panel system that generates a lot of electricity, since you’ll be able to store all of it to use yourself rather than sending any back to the grid. However, if your system can’t generate that much, it might not be worth spending the extra money on a Powerwall. Another thing to consider is how long Tesla solar batteries last. The Powerwall 2.0’s standard warranty is 10 years, and Tesla state that it should work at at least 70% capacity for those 10 years. That’s a pretty good warranty, and Tesla says that the battery should last way beyond that. So you could have the Powerwall for around 20 years, making it seem like a better investment. Just consider whether you need such a high-capacity battery before making your purchase.
is solar thermal worth it in the uk?

If you’re thinking about installing a solar thermal system in your house, it’s always important to put into consideration numerous factors before you proceed. While some solar thermal systems are suitable for use at home, there are also some that are suitable for businesses or organizations which normally requires a big amount of hot water like hotels, restaurants, schools, hospitals and many more. You’ll also find some types available in the market that are suitable for communities to satisfy communal hot water demands.

It should, however, be noted that solar thermal systems do not have the capacity to produce all the hot water demand of a house. In the UK, an average household will need an annual water heating of between 3000kWh to 5000kWh. Whereas, a solar thermal system is only able to meet about 40 percent to 60 percent of this demand.

With that in mind, it’s also worth noting that during the summer months when the solar radiation is at its peak and hot water demand is relatively lower when compared to other seasons, a solar thermal system may be able to provide all of your household’s hot water needs. This implies that during this period you may not find the need to operate your boiler at all. However, during winter or colder months, when you have a higher hot water demands in contrary to a lower solar radiation, a solar thermal system will only be able to take care of about 20 percent of your household’s hot water needs. And that ultimately implies that during this period, you’ll need to rely more on a alternative or backup source of heat like gas, coal, electricity, oil or LPG.

How much will a new fuse box cost?

Fuse box prices will vary and a periodic inspection should be carried out first. However, domestic fuse boxes cost an average of £460. A qualified electrician will advise if yours needs to be replaced and it's always a good idea to obtain a number of quotes before committing to this.

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.

does a 1960 house need rewiring?

Unlike in houses built in the 1970s where a good majority of the houses will not need to be rewired, for houses built in the 1960s you’d probably need to rewire the entire house unless the wiring is the modern PVCu coated type. Generally, the homes built especially in the 1960s and 1970s brought about enormous changes. This is because over the years our way of living began to change and as a result, our need for electricity became even greater. In response to this, the electrical systems we incorporate needed to change in order to match the new set standards.

 

In the 1960s, the amperage normally used was increased to 100, which enables home and property owners to power their dishwasher, microwave as well as refrigerator all on one circuit. However, while this may be a remarkable improvement for our grand parents, this is just enough to cater for our modern day appliances. In recent times, new homes are constructed using a wide range of dedicated circuits due to the fact that each of our appliances makes use of much more electricity to function. Consequently because the 100 amp panels of the 1960s possessed restricted space for breakers, home and property owners who still had the units in their homes will inevitably require a sub panel or a new panel entirely - meaning a total rewiring of their property.

 

Furthermore in the 1960s, builders turned to aluminium from the previously used copper as it was a great conductor and also happens to be relatively cheap. However, after a couple of years a host of electrical fires cropped up in houses that are wired using aluminium. It was later discovered that when the switch to aluminium was made, the light switches or receptacles which were originally made for the previously used copper was overlooked. It was learned that there’s a corrosive chemical reaction that arises as a result of the two dissimilar metals when connected. Hence, the more reason why aluminium wired houses in the 1960s needs to be rewired.

how to rewire a house?

For most homeowners, rewiring a house is always a sore subject they’d prefer to avoid especially when they think of the expenses they’d have to incur or the mess and complexity that the project involves. However, this is a subject we’d all have to face sooner or later as an old wiring poses a lot of drawbacks, while an improper wiring can also prove to be more expensive and even cause more damage as it can lead to not only electrical shorts but also electrical fires. When a wire triggers a spark or a current overload, this can cause fire and the entire house may be down in ashes within a couple of minutes. Hence, one of the several reasons why house rewiring is just too important to ignore.

In this FAQ, we’re going to take you through the house rewiring process so as to ensure that your project is done to perfection. However, if you do not feel confident enough to pull this off, we’d strongly recommend you get in touch with a reliable electrical professional who can guarantee that a safe and effective work is done.

  • Firstly, you’d have to upgrade the main service panel to a minimum of 100 amps
  • Fit dedicated circuits in the service panel for all the home’s major appliances.
  • Allow for a space of about 6 to 8 feet between electrical outlets throughout the house in order to cut out the need to run extension cords which could be a fire hazard.
  • Install only three-prong type to avoid electrical shocks when fitting new outlets.
  • Using ground fault circuit interrupters, fit outlets in the bathrooms, kitchen as well as outdoors. These outlets will shut themselves out so as to prevent electrical shock when wet.
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.

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