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12 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Upminster - RM14

Enquiry from: Joao A

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Need work🛠 to be done in my house

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18 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Upminster - RM14

Enquiry from: Bob T

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customer in upminster areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for solar hot water.confirmed interest via sms and email at 18/04/2023 07:46.please call to arran...

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13 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Upminster - RM14

Enquiry from: Narinder J

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need to check the electrics in the house, new sockets and switches, outside secuoty lights, changing main consumer unit if needed. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi...

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31 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Upminster - RM14

Enquiry from: Mariola K

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customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and is waiting to be contacted. mrs lives in the upminster area. solar pv panels roof space available, not sure on what kw they want no shading t...

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28 Jun

Solar Panel and Battery

Upminster - RM14

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customer made enquiry for solar electricity online. customer confirmed via sms, email, phone they live in the upminster area. solar panels roof space available no shading to roof please contact to di...

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27 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Upminster - RM14

Enquiry from: Frances D

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pull cord to put shower on no longer works (it was pulled too hard). possibly the wiring which goes into loft may need reconnecting and perhaps some new wires electrician would may need to go into l...

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18 Nov

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Upminster - RM14

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PAT test on about 23 appliances.

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07 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Upminster - RM14

Enquiry from: Innocent C

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hi, looking for a supply and fit quote for downlights for a 1) kitchen dinner area (6.74 x 4.22 m) in a new area and 2) for the bottom of the kitchen units 3) ensuite 1 (2.85 x2.00m), 3) ensuite 2 (2....

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01 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Upminster - RM14

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Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 Other Forms: Solar Hot Water, Ground Source Heat Pumps Please call to appoint

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12 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Upminster - RM14

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Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) How many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 Other Forms: Solar Hot Water, Biomass Boilers Please call to appoint

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02 Dec

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Upminster - RM14

Enquiry from: Billy N

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3 bedroom house rewire. Move some sockets and new electric board Are you the property owner: Relative of Owner Property Type: Terrace How many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 Bedrooms Are you lo...

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13 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Upminster - RM14

Enquiry from: Graham D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms does the property have: 5+ Is your roof obstructed by: No obstructions What is the direction of the roof: S...

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02 Nov

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Upminster - RM14

Enquiry from: Eileen W

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Rewire of house

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04 Sep

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Upminster - RM14

Enquiry from: Patricia E

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Electrical Test Certificate for a switchbox installed in 2008

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01 Sep

Electric | Internal & External work

Upminster - RM14

Enquiry from: Doreen L

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Light fitting which keeps blowing

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26 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Upminster - RM14

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Single garage with asbestos roof

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30 Jun

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Upminster - RM14

Enquiry from: Nazim A

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Rewiring my two bedroom flat Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Other How many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 Bedrooms Are you looking to have the whole property re...

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24 Feb

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Upminster - RM14

Enquiry from: Dean C

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Customer visited the myelectricalwork.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: House, Work description: Full house rewire Are you the property owner: Owner of the property

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03 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Upminster - RM14

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Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms does the property have: 5+ Is your roof obstructed by: Mainly shadowed by trees What is the direction of th...

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03 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Upminster - RM14

Enquiry from: Dave M

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Can you please give our charity a quote on the following work to be carried out on the inside of a log cabin 10.5mtrs x 4.5mtrs. The cabin will be sited in RM14 Install 1 x power supply from...

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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 Upminster is:

£2,286

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Upminster £170-£280
Solar thermal in Upminster £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Upminster £1,250-£6,150
Rewiring a House in Upminster £2,209-£8,009
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Upminster £110-£303
Electrical survey in Upminster £150-£230
Solar battery in Upminster £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Upminster £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Upminster £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Upminster £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

How to add new power sockets to a room?

If you’re thinking about adding new power sockets to your room, then you’ve come to the right place! This task can be a very tricky one especially if you don’t know how to go about it. If you don’t have the skills or experience necessary to pull this off, then we’d strongly recommend you hire the services of qualified and licensed electrician who can guarantee the best results for help. In this guide, we’re going to take you through the numerous steps you’d have to take to make sure your new power sockets is added successfully. Let’s take a look!

  • All the power to the working area at the primary electrical panel should be turned off.
  • Identify the cut area for individual electrical box.
  • Pilot saw blade by drilling corner holes
  • Drill into framing for wiring, if required
  • Connect electrical wires to the electrical panel from the outlet box holes, pulling four feet through the wall.
  • Attach white wires to silver screws as well as black wires to brass screws and also the ground wire.
  • Incorporate electrical tape to tape around the box
  • Connect the box to the wall and cover with the outlet plate
  • Carry out the process for individual outlet needed
  • De-energize the entire electrical panel by shutting off the house’s main breaker
  • Fit an arc volt breaker by connecting white and black wire to the breaker
  • Connect white wire from the new breaker directly onto the neutral bar of the electrical panel
  • Finally, you can turn the main breaker back on.

 

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.
how do solar panels and batteries work together?

How Do Solar Panels And Batteries Work Together?

With solar panel system rapidly becoming an ubiquitous phenomenon within the modern society, several homeowners in the UK are just coming to terms with the numerous benefits offered by the system. The solar power’s popularity has even led to the rise of another renewable technology - solar batteries able to store excess solar power that can be used later. Now several companies such as Tesla are now building solar batteries that can be fitted alongside solar panels for your building. So how exactly do solar panels and batteries work together? Let’s have a look!

Solar panels make use of the sun light to generate electricity and as a result, they can’t function when sunlight is absent - giving a big issue of how to power your house when it’s dark. In the event whereby this occurs, you’re afforded two options which is either to contact energy providers to buy electricity or purchase a battery storage system.

So what’s the function of the battery storage system? Basically when your solar panel provides electricity which is not needed right away, a solar battery will work to convert the DC electricity into AC energy which is going to be stored for later use (when you actually need it). in other words, your solar panels charge the batteries when you do not require the energy they’re generating right away.

As a result, when it’s dark and the solar panels are no longer functioning, your system will tap into the energy that’s already been stored by your battery for later use. This way, you can be totally independent of the National Grid, which implies more savings on your electricity bills.

how many solar panels and batteries do i need?

How Many Solar Panels And Batteries Do I Need?

Are you presently considering adding a solar system to your home? With several homeowners in the UK using solar now, many more are realizing the numerous benefits they stand to derive by getting one. Therefore, if you’re thinking about adding the system to your home but do not know where to start, you’ve come to the right place.

Here, we’ll help you calculate the number of solar panels and batteries you’ll need to power your home. Starting from the panels, you can begin by taken into account everything that makes use of power in your home to get a good idea of how many you’ll need.

• Firstly, you’ll have to determine the number of watts you use. 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.

• Secondly, you have to determine the peak sunlight hours - having in mind that the solar panels only work when under direct sunlight. Once determined, you can then multiply the figure in hours by your home’s hourly energy usage and divide by your selected solar panel’s wattage.

Generally for a 1500 square foot house, you might need around 15 to 18 solar panels to cover the house’s electricity.

Meanwhile for batteries, there are also some factors to be considered to determine the number of batteries you’ll need for your house. These factors include your home’s power or electricity usage, the period of time in which the battery will be used as well as the battery’ specifications. Once done, you’ll be able to calculate the number of batteries required by your home.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

The cost to charge an electric car in the UK varies between home, work and public charging.

For a typical electric car with a 60kWh battery and ~200 mile range:

  • Charging at home: Costs about £9.20 for a full charge. *
  • Charging at work: Many employers will install workplace charging points and typically offer free access throughout the day.
  • Charging at public locations: Public chargepoints at supermarkets or car parks are often free to use for the duration of your stay.
  • Rapid charging: Rapid charging points are normally found at motorway service stations and typically cost £6.50 for a 30 min, ~100 mile charge.

 

Charging an electric car at home costs about £9.20 for a full charge* and is the most convenient and cost-effective way to keep your car fully charged. Most drivers will charge their electric car overnight, waking up to a full battery every morning.

Average domestic electricity rate in the whole of the UK is about 17p per kWh.

Fully charging a 60kWh electric car will cost between £9.00 and £9.90 (depending on where you live) and give you about 200 miles of range.

* Costs calculated at 17p/kWh based on usable battery is ~54kWh (90%).

Is electric heating suitable for my home?

There are a range of variables that will determine which heating system is best for your home, such as the level of insulation and size of rooms. However, electric heating is suitable for many homes. Electric boilers are very compact and do not need a flue. Underfloor heating is effective at heating rooms of any size.

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 much does a solar thermal system cost?

Are you thinking about installing a solar thermal system in your home? If yes, the you’d most likely be wondering the exact amount the system is going to cost. Well, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common question when it comes to solar thermal systems and we aim to answer that in this article. So let’s get started!

Unfortunately, the cost of a solar thermal system can’t be given in a single, accurate answer as they vary widely. However, when getting a new solar thermal system, you can expect to pay a sum within the range of £3000 to £6000 ( this includes a lowered VAT rate of 5 percent). The figures provided takes into account the installation costs as well as all the parts ( such as control panel, solar collectors, hot water tank and pipes).

To determine the price of your system, the quality and type of the panels matter. For instance, according to the Solar Trade Association, a properly insulated twin coil cylinder system would be priced at around £4500. in the same tone, it’s also possible to get DIY solar thermal kits that includes all the required hardware which will cost within the range of £1500 to £250. This however, may not be eligible for government support. In order to benefit from the RHI, your system must be fitted by a MCS accredited installer.

The varying prices of the solar thermal system’s initial cost is based on the specification of each individual house. For example, in situations where the building is having complicated water system, the plumbing cost is expected to increase which will have a serious impact on the overall cost of the solar thermal power system.

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