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Safeguard Installations

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We Design & install CCTV & Alarm solutions, install solar PV batteries & do PAT testing. Any electrical work considered.
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Recent Electrician Enquiries

31 May

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Dalbeattie - DG5

Enquiry from: George W

Start Date: Immediate

I have a Solax battery and retro-fit inverter. It has stopped working and it the screen is showing numerous faults. I need someone with expert knowledge of the installation of the system to come and ...

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10 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Dumfries - DG2

Enquiry from: Sarah C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made enquiry online for solar electricity via one of our websites. customer lives in dumfries area. roof space available, no shading please call to arrange appointment and discuss options. p...

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01 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Dumfries - DG2

Enquiry from: Sarah C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made enquiry online for solar electricity via one of our websites. customer lives in dumfries area. roof space available, no shading please call to arrange appointment and discuss options. p...

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02 Jun

Solar Panel and Battery

Castle Douglas - DG7

Enquiry from: James B

Start Date: Immediate

customer living in castle douglas area made an enquiry for solar electricity quotes via one of our websites. customer confirmed interest / via sms at 11:29 roof space available no shading please cal...

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17 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Castle Douglas - DG7

Enquiry from: James B

Start Date: Immediate

customer living in castle douglas area made an enquiry for solar electricity quotes via one of our websites. customer confirmed interest / via sms at 11:29 roof space available no shading please cal...

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10 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Castle Douglas - DG7

Enquiry from: Andrew M

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: ground source heat pumps agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to...

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10 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Dumfries - DG1

Enquiry from: Keith W

Start Date: Immediate

type of house: bungalow | has space on roof: yes | looking for battery: yes | finance help: no

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15 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Lockerbie - DG11

Enquiry from: Derek P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

call any time. roof faces: south type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 5 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. how became interested in solar panels...

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22 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Sanquhar - DG4

Enquiry from: Ian C

Start Date: Less than one month

customer made an online enquiry solar electricity. homeowner confirmed interest via roof space available little to no shading homeowner lives in sanquhar area please call to arrange appointment and d...

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07 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Castle Douglas - DG7

Enquiry from: Fiona B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer with permission will meet the companies and pay for the work. call back anytime. roof faces: south type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 3 possible shading: no not a listed...

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02 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Annan - DG12

Enquiry from: Joyce M

Start Date: Immediate

electric oven keeps tripping circuits when fan option is selected 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...

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01 Dec

Solar Panel and Battery

Dumfries - DG2

Enquiry from: Susan M

Start Date: Immediate

6 to 8 panels and storage are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 type of the roof you are looking to have the sola...

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22 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Castle Douglas - DG7

Enquiry from: James B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

solar panels and battery storage are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: detached how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 do you require solar panels: yes time scale:...

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11 Nov

Electric | Internal & External work

Dumfries - DG2

Enquiry from: Syed S

Start Date: Immediate

To change the main fuse box and certificate for electric.

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05 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Sanquhar - DG4

Enquiry from: John T

Start Date: Immediate

Full system with roof panels and battery

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30 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Sanquhar - DG4

Enquiry from: Stuart C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an enquiry for solar electricity online. homeowner lives in the sanquhar area solar pv panels not sure how many panels they need little to no shading please call to make an appointment ...

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24 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Annan - DG12

Enquiry from: Bryan C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

call any time. roof faces: east-west type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 4 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. how became interested in solar pa...

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19 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Lockerbie - DG11

Enquiry from: Lesley D

Start Date: Immediate

fit ceiling fan in bedroom 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 sockets replaced: no pleas...

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14 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Annan - DG12

Enquiry from: Stefan P

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 confirmed at 18:53 via phone confirmed at...

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03 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Dumfries - DG1

Enquiry from: David B

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an enquiry for solar electricity online. mr lives in the dumfries area solar pv panels not sure how many panels they need little to no shading please call to make an appointment are you...

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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 Dumfriesshire is:

£1,958

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2025
Electrician in Dumfriesshire £300-£460
Solar thermal in Dumfriesshire £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Dumfriesshire £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Dumfriesshire £2,625-£4,025
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Dumfriesshire £135-£207
Electrical survey in Dumfriesshire £150-£230
Solar battery in Dumfriesshire £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Dumfriesshire £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Dumfriesshire £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Dumfriesshire £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

Should I use a certified electrician to install my electric heating?

It’s always recommended to use a certified electrician to carry out electrical work. They can self-certify that their work meets building regulations. While some parts of electric heating systems can be installed as a DIY project, the thermostat and other control wiring legally must be installed by a certified electrician. There are a range of competent persons schemes in operation.

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.

why are EV chargers so expensive?

If you possess an electric vehicle, then you should be well aware of how expensive the cost of getting electric vehicle chargers can be. The portable charger happens to be one of the most costly chargers that’s present in the market today. As a result, many individuals wonder exactly why ev chargers cost so much. After all, its just a little box with some wiring, so why should it cost up to hundreds of pound or a grand plus another grand or thereabouts for installation. In this post, we’ll give you insights to some of the primary reasons why ev chargers are relatively expensive when compared to other charges. Let’s take a look!

  • Production factors. The manufacturing and testing phase alone is actually one of the costliest aspects in building a high quality and reliable charger. As stated by one manufacturer, the cost required to make metallic materials to trip switches to the testing phase and the marketing efforts, can all run up to over £30,000. As a result of this high production cost, the average of a new ev charger can be between  £125 to about £300 depending on whether you need a type 1 or type 2 charger as well as the size required.
  • Specific design. If you own an ev, you’d know that there’s a standard charging port which allows for easy charging just like in petrol or diesel powered vehicles. The goal is to design a universal charging port whereby all electric vehicles can charge sufficiently.
  • Safety. The development of a electrical design involves a lot of engineering which are quite pricey. However, this is a top priority to ensure the safety of both the user and car.
how many solar panels and batteries to power a house?

How Many Solar Panels And Batteries To Power A House?

Do you wish to know the number of solar panels and batteries sufficient for a house? Well, this is a frequently asked question in the solar world which would be very difficult to provide an accurate answer. This is basically down to the fact that all homes are unique with different sizes as well as amount of daily energy requirements. As a result, the number of solar panels and batteries needed would be unique to the house in question. However, we’ll consider the varying influencing factors that will go a long way to help calculate the number of panels and batteries needed to power a house.

First and foremost, let’s take a look at the solar panels. You’d have to start here by putting into consideration all household appliances that makes use of power in the house to get a good idea of how many that’ll be needed.

• How Many Watts Is Being Used In The House On A Daily Basis?

To determine this, simply go through your utility bill for kilowatt-hours (kWh). This varies amongst homes and being able to identify your daily average energy usage will assist you in getting your solar needs.

• What Is The Number Of The Peak Sunlight Hours At The House’s Location?

Having in mind that the solar panels only work when under direct sunlight, the first step to determine the peak sunlight hours. Once determined, you can then multiply the figure in hours by the house’s hourly energy usage and divide by the solar panel’s wattage.

Overall for a 1500 square foot house, the number of solar panels that’ll be required should fall around 15 to 18.

Meanwhile for batteries, there are also some factors to be considered to determine the number of batteries that is required to power a house. These factors include the house’s power or electricity usage, the period of time in which the battery will be used as well as the battery’ specifications.

what is solar thermal?

Unlike the photovoltaic (PV) power which works to turn a part of the electromagnetic radiation of the sun directly to electrons and electricity, a solar thermal can simply be referred to as the absorption of the sun’s heat for human use. As a result, the solar thermal has a wider range of uses than the PV does in several ways. This is due to the fact that the sun’s heat can be absorbed and transported via a medium and the stored energy incorporated for several great purposes such as to heat water, to heat and cool a home or living space, to prepare a meal as well as to generate electricity. All these functions are useful for both residential and commercial spaces.

There are generally three different ranges of solar thermal energy that are being used which includes the low temperature ( for heating, cooling as well as ventilation), the mid temperature ( used for preparing meals, heating hot water and the likes) as well as the high temperature ( used for generating electricity). To focus more on generating electricity, there are a wide array of ways through which the sun’s heat can be directed at creating electricity via a heat exchanger which operates to super heat water or inert gas to power an electricity- generating plant or to produce electricity via a Stirling engine.

In order to increase their output or make them more efficient, evacuated glass tubes are used to encircle the tubes which in turn helps them to collect more heat energy while also protecting them from re-radiating the heat energy absorbed. The trough are normal positioned north to south as well as to keep tabs on the travels of the sun throughout the day.

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.

what size solar battery do I need?

So, you’ve finally decided to go for solar? If yes, then you’d also probably find yourself trying to figure out exactly what solar battery size is needed to power your home or property. This is one of the most common questions when it comes to the solar system world and understandably so. In this article, we aim to give you an idea of the solar size you’d need to power your home or property before making a purchase decision. Let’s take a look!

The first thing to do if you find yourself asking this question is to identify the reason why you want to purchase the solar battery in the first place. For some individuals, they simply want to save some excess energy being fed back into the grid, while others just want protection from possible blackouts. There are also some environment-conscious home or property owners who makes this decision in order to create a carbon-neutral home. Another crucial factor to consider is your budget. A full solar storage system can be quite costly, although this is cheaper than a decade ago. Generally, the size of solar battery you’ll require depends on the following:

  • How much energy you’re able to generate: The size of your solar array as well as its efficiency will influence the amount of power it’ll be able to supply to your home.
  • Your daily energy usage needs: Daily energy usage can vary greatly between households depending on a number of factors. These factors include the number of occupants, geographical location, type of building, general household energy usage and more. Some may find that their solar system cover for most of their energy usage, while others find themselves still relying heavily on the grid.
How do I know if my fuse box is faulty?

If your fuse box keeps tripping or blowing fuses, it may need replacing. Other signs that your fuse box is not working properly include humming, sparking and lack of power. Contact an electrician and ask for a safety report, this will diagnose the problem and lead to a quick fix.

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