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Recent Electrician Enquiries

09 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Stuart W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an enquiry for solar hot water and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a electrician.mr lives in the dunbar area and would like a call to discuss options.see below...

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09 Jun

Solar Panel and Battery

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Stuart W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

call anytime roof faces: south 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 panels: ...

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03 Feb

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Riyad R

Start Date: Immediate

PAT inspection and certification

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29 Nov

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Lyndsay B

Start Date: Immediate

we are a mid market rent company looking for pat testing on 52 properties (50 dunbar, 1 haddington, 1 wallyford). 4 appliances in each property including fridge/freezer, washing/dryer, electric cooke...

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26 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Andy M

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 other forms: none please call to appoint

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09 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Darren L

Start Date: Immediate

customer in dunbar area has requested that we arrange quotes for their solar hot water project.they are considering various options and would like to discuss with a electrician directly.please call to...

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12 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Sue R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

fitting solar panels onto a sun room roof are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the property available: yes how many bedrooms does the propert...

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01 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Matthew M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the property available: yes how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 type of the roof you are look...

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10 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Fiona H

Start Date: Immediate

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 dunbar area are you the...

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27 Feb

Electric Vehicle Charger

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: George M

Start Date: Immediate

Supply and installation of Zappi EV charger in garage

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25 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: David T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity. mr lives in the dunbar area. solar panels roof space available not sure on what kw they want so please call to discuss their options for solar p...

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28 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Mark L

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

call any time. roof faces: south 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 panels...

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14 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Calum M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry solar electricity. mr confirmed interest via roof space available little to no shading mr lives in dunbar area please call to arrange appointment and discuss are you t...

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11 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: W

Start Date: Immediate

Call anytime. Roof faces: SW Type of building: Semi-detached Number of bedrooms: 3 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. Hot water tank: No How became interes...

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30 May

Electric | Internal & External work

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Craig B

Start Date: Immediate

hi i’m in belhaven, dunbar. i need a new fusebox, a new cable or two run for new cooking appliances and downlighters installed in kitchen and bathroom. i’d also like to switch all sockets and swi...

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01 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Alasdair S

Start Date: Immediate

install panels for underfloor heating and hot water showers at a surf centre are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: commercial how many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 roof obstru...

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24 Sep

Electric | Internal & External work

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: James F

Start Date: Immediate

supply power to shed with lights and sockets 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 r...

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07 Mar

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Allan G

Start Date: Immediate

Rewiring of 4 bedroom house with additional 2 public rooms

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04 Mar

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: Glyn F

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner Number of bedrooms: 2

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18 Nov

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Dunbar - EH42

Enquiry from: George’s R

Start Date: Less than one month

Enquirer: Property Owner Number of bedrooms: 2 Time scale: Less than one month Please call to appoint

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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 Dunbar is:

£1,958

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

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Electrician FAQs

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.

what electrical certificates to sell a house?

There’s a need to ensure that all the paperwork are in place,before putting your house up for sale on the property market. An very good example of such essential document is the Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) which is used as a proof to attest to the fact that the electrical installation works carried out on the property in question was actually done and also whether or not it satisfies the building regulations. It’ll be a contravention of the law to put your house up for sale or actually sell it without producing this important document. Therefore, if you’re looking to sell your house you may wish to know the electrical documentations you need to complete the task. In this post, we aim to provide you an in depth insight into the electrical certificates needed to sell your house while also helping you make informed decisions along the process. Let’s take a look!

 

You’ll need to obtain two certificates in the event whereby the electrical work done was performed by a registered and qualified electrician. The two documents include:

  • The Building Regulations Compliance Certificate - This is provided to confirm that the electrical works done complies with the Building regulations.
  • The Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC), alternatively you can have a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate which is provided to confirm that the electrical works done satisfies the BS 7671.

In addition, the local building control body must be provided with a copy of these documents. In such an event whereby the electrical work was completed after 2013 and either it was done by yourself or by an individual who isn’t a registered professional, then there’s a need to make sure that work is inspected by a registered third party certifier within 5 days of completion. If the work is found to be satisfactory, you’ll be issued a copy of an Electrical Installation Condition Report.

does a 1970s house need rewiring?

Unlike in houses constructed in the 1960s, where you’d probably need to rewire the entire house unless the wiring is the modern PVCu coated type, majority of houses built in the 1970s would not need to be rewired. Most often than not, what they’ll need is just a consumer unit as well as an earthing upgrade. If you happen to have a consumer unit change, the electrical professional you hire would have to inspect the most parts of the property regardless. With that answered, you may also wish to know just how often a house would need to be rewired.

 

First and foremost, in order to make sure that your wiring is safe there’s a need to ensure that a periodic inspection is carried out by a fully licensed and qualified electrician every 10 years. Meanwhile for rental properties with tenants, the landlord is required to carry out a periodic inspection at least every 5 years. This will make sure that the electrical works in the property are safe, up to date and suitable for continued usage.

 

In order to determine whether your house needs to be rewired, there are some signs or indicators you’d have to watch out for. If you notice one or even a combination of the following , then you should get in touch with a registered electrician:

  • Discoloured outlets and switches
  • Persistent burning smell
  • Outlets problems
  • Flickering lights
  • Tripping circuit breaker or blown fuses
  • If you happen to possess aluminium wiring
  • If you have continually experienced electrical shocks

 

It must, however, be said that rewiring a house is a messy and quite disruptive work. It’s also considered to be quite dangerous and recommended to be carried out only by a professional is well trained and experienced when it comes to tackling electrical works.

do solar hot water systems need servicing?

Like every other systems in your home, solar hot water systems will require periodic inspections as well as a regular maintenance in order to keep it running as efficiently as it should. Not only that, the various components will also require either repair or replacement from time to time. It’ll also be proactive to take the necessary precautions so as to prevent worrying issues like corrosion, scaling or freezing.

Is it a task you can handle on your own? Well, there are some inspections and maintenance activities you should be able to handle on your own, however, you’ll also require a qualified technician to carry out the more technical or complicated tasks. You should also take note that it may actually be more cost effective to have some systems replaced, shut off or removed completely than having it repaired. Here are some of the essential inspections that should be carried out on solar system components. They include:

✓ Collector soiling. Periodic cleaning of your collectors is important especially in dry and dusty climates.

✓ Plumbing, ductwork and wire connections. Check the pipe connections for fluid leaks. Examine duct connections and seals. Also make sure that all wire connections are tight.

✓ Roof penetrations. Flashing and sealant around the roof penetration should be checked to see that it’s in a good shape.

✓ Collector shading. Check for shading of the collectors on annual basis as this may greatly affect their performance.

✓ Support structures. Examine all bolts and nuts which connects the support structures to the collectors for tightness.

✓ Heat transfer fluids. Anti freeze solutions in liquid solar heating collectors will have to be replaced periodically. And this right here is a task that’s best handled by a licensed technician.

What is a periodic inspection?

With age and use any electrical installation in your home will wear. A periodic inspection is therefore carried out to ensure your home electrics are in a satisfactory condition. With a periodic inspection: Ensure your electrical circuits aren’t overloaded, Avoid accidents such as shocks and fire hazards, Discover if there are any defective lines,Highlight any lack of earthing or bonding..

Is it worth getting a solar battery?

There are a few factors that will determine whether it’s worth getting a solar battery. They involve how much electricity you use, how often you’re at home and whether you receive any export payments.

To work out whether it’s worth getting a solar battery, you need to work out how much of the electricity you generate you’re using already. If you’re able to run all your appliances during the day while your solar panels generate electricity, then it sounds like you’re already using your electricity well. It might not be worth you getting a solar battery in this case.

However, if you’re not at home for a lot of the day, then you’ll be missing out on the electricity your panels are generating while the sun’s shining. If you install a solar battery system, you can store the electricity that your panels generate in the battery and use it when you get home. This will help you cut your electricity bills even further.

You’ll also need to consider whether you’re getting paid to export your electricity. If you’re on the Feed-in Tariff scheme (FITs) or receive payments from the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), you’ll get paid for every unit of electricity you export to the National Grid. Before you decide whether it’s worth getting a solar battery, you’ll need to weigh up whether you’d be better off carrying on exporting your unused electricity rather than storing it to use yourself. If you’re unsure, visit the Energy Saving Trust’s website or speak to an MCS-registered installer who will be able to help you work out which is more cost-effective.

What are the benefits of electric heating?

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.

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.

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