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Swansea - SA6
Enquiry from: Sharon D
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Change 2 wall lights change 2 ceiling lights and change outdoor light
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Swansea - SA6
Enquiry from: Sharon D
Start Date: Immediate
Change 2 wall lights change 2 ceiling lights and change outdoor light
Swansea - SA2
Enquiry from: Valerie N
Start Date: Immediate
Fitting of an LED tube in the garage
Swansea - SA8
Enquiry from: Robert B
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3 lights fitting, 1 extractor fan, 2 double sockets fitting. If you can give an email address I will forward more details of the work required.
Swansea - SA6
Enquiry from: Jake M
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There's been some water damage and staining from a badly built roof. I just want the electrics tested to see if they're still safe and functional, and if not, to be repaired, or replaced.
Swansea - SA1
Enquiry from: Kerry W
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customer in swansea areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for electrical work.confirmed interest via email at 02/10/2023 09:48.please call to arrange appoint...
Swansea - SA1
Enquiry from: Jolita K
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Free standing washer-dryer won't start. Had a funny jump during last wash, moved out of the place.
Swansea - SA8
Enquiry from: Mohammad A
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Buying this house and need a quote/timescale for getting an EICR please.
Swansea - SA3
Enquiry from: Tom S
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Rented 3 bed house in need of an annual PAT test.
Swansea - SA4
Enquiry from: Lyn M
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my property in pontarddulais has failed its electrical safety certificate and needs repairs to be completed urgently by october. work will probably require installation of a new elb circuit breaker bo...
Swansea - SA4
Enquiry from: Mark C
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Just moved into property, would like someone to look at electrics, consumer boards outdated
Swansea - SA4
Enquiry from: Kris J
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Ring circuit tripping - everything unplugged. Changed circuit breaker still tripping. HELP
Swansea - SA1
Enquiry from: Bernadette M
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outside light is flickering are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require any rewiring in the property: yes do you need any sockets replaced: no please call ...
Swansea - SA2
Enquiry from: Nigel F
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Need to have a Nuaire Drimaster Eco Heat with Hall Diffuser PIV installed in attic. I have the unit just need quote for the install please.
Swansea - SA3
Enquiry from: Lindsay C
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customer in swansea areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for electrical work.confirmed interest via sms and email at 02/08/2023 12:35.please call to arrange...
Swansea - SA9
Enquiry from: Rhys M
Start Date: Immediate
Additional plug sockets added to a few rooms. Plug socket relocation. Plug socket and light switch box changes. Cases buried into walls so they are not protruding into the rooms.
Swansea - SA3
Enquiry from: Gwyn R
Start Date: Immediate
eicr / pre purchase survey the house is a 3 bed detached house circa ***ars old. please confirm your availability to carry out the work and quotation many thanks time scale: immediate what aspect of ...
Swansea - SA4
Enquiry from: Raymond M
Start Date: Immediate
I need ceiling lights in En- Suite to be repaired or replaced Cooker extracter to be rewired Light fitting checked and rewired if needed
Swansea - SA6
Enquiry from: Christopher H
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Subject: Quote Request for Domestic EICR on Residential Property in Wales I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request a quote for a Domestic Electrical Installation Condition Report...
Swansea - SA8
Enquiry from: Leon V
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Good morning, I hope that all is good with you. I am editor of the Jack Swan magazine and we are putting a section together in our next magazine (issue #105) about Gowerton. We have done a ‘focus...
Swansea - SA4
Enquiry from: Gwyn D
Start Date: Immediate
House wiring problem. Part of ground floor lighting not working. I am totally mystified.
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.
View our Electrician cost guide View our Electrician adviceElectrician job | Electrician cost in 2024 |
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Electrician in Swansea | £184-£50,230 |
Solar thermal in Swansea | £3,000-£4,600 |
Electric heaters in Swansea | £1,500-£2,300 |
Rewiring a House in Swansea | £2,625-£4,025 |
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Swansea | £135-£207 |
Electrical survey in Swansea | £150-£230 |
Solar battery in Swansea | £4,290-£5,390 |
Garden lighting in Swansea | £320-£480 |
Solar panels with battery in Swansea | £3,400-£5,100 |
Electric vehicle charger in Swansea | £100-£1,000 |
Electric heating has several benefits. It can be paired with renewable electricity generation, so the electricity used to heat your home will be sustainable. Underfloor heating is very efficient and can be cheaper than comparable gas or oil fired systems.
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.
It might be possible to fit electrics in your shed, depending on where it is and what it’s made of. You should get in touch with a qualified electrician to find out whether it’s possible. Never attempt to run electrical cable from your house to an outbuilding!
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.
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.
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.
If you’re thinking of adding a solar battery to your home, you might be wondering whether or not it’s going to work in a power cut. If yes, then you’re not alone as this is one of the most common questions asked when it comes to solar batteries. In this post, we aim to provide you with a detailed answer to solve this concern once and for all.
The answer to this question is, it depends. The main reason why your solar batteries will usually not work or provide your home with the much-needed back up power is as a result of the several threats it poses. You should be aware that both your solar panels and battery are connected to the main grid. When a power cut occurs, your engineers will have to operate on the grid. If the solar panels or batteries are in operation at the period there’s a high chance the engineers would be electrocuted by the electricity that’s being produced. As a result of this, solar inverters are usually designed to automatically switch off once a power cut occurs. However, it should also be noted that if your solar battery possesses backup functionality, you’ll be able to make use of your solar energy in the event of a power cut. In other words, what determines if your home battery would work in a power cut is the availability or otherwise of a backup functionality.
Furthermore, you might also wish to know if your solar panels will continue to charge the battery in a power cut. Well, this depends on the type of backup system you possess. There are some more affordable batteries that are designed to automatically release their stored energy upon the detection of a power cut. And this is mostly because the battery inverter is usually smaller than the solar inverter which allows the energy from the solar inverter to the transmitted to the battery - risking an overload. However, if otherwise, then energy can continue to be transmitted to the battery until its fully charged.
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:
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