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Waltham Abbey - EN9
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We need to cut our monthly electricity and gas cost, so we need panels to generate electiricity and panels to heat water if at all possible.
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Waltham Abbey - EN9
Enquiry from: Deena C
Start Date: Immediate
We need to cut our monthly electricity and gas cost, so we need panels to generate electiricity and panels to heat water if at all possible.
Waltham Abbey - EN9
Enquiry from: Pelin K
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customer made an online enquiry for solar hot water and confirmed on email they would like a call with a electrician to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the prope...
Waltham Abbey - EN9
Enquiry from: Elizabeth C
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Quote for installing solar panels for electricity and hot water
Waltham Abbey - EN9
Enquiry from: Laura P
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I need some appliances pat tested please
Waltham Abbey - EN9
Enquiry from: Gigel N
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: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 type of the roof you are looki...
Waltham Abbey - EN9
Enquiry from: Sheelagh J
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Can you please quote for PAT testing for 44 items, I need cost plus VAT. Do you have 5 million public liability insurance.
Waltham Abbey - EN9
Enquiry from: Jaisun V
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call anytime. roof faces: sw type of building: semi-detached number of bedrooms: 5 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. hot water tank: no how became interes...
Waltham Abbey - EN9
Enquiry from: Mahmuda R
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call anytime. roof faces: south type of building: terraced number of bedrooms: 3 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. hot water tank: yes how became interest...
Waltham Abbey - EN9
Enquiry from: Alosie E
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call anytime. extent of work: full heating system type of building: semi-detached fuel: electricity number of radiators: 0 quote requested on central heating system, to be supplied and fitted....
Waltham Abbey - EN9
Enquiry from: Pauline T
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Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) How many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 Other Forms: Solar Hot Water, Ground Source Heat Pumps, Air Source Heat Pumps, Biomass Boilers, Wood ...
Waltham Abbey - EN9
Enquiry from: Gina A
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Customer visited the myelectricalwork.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: House, Work description: Removing old double electric oven and installing new one.
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disconnection of old electric oven and intall of new electric oven
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Enquiry from: Nigel T
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complete rewire of bsa thunderbolt classic motorbike
Waltham Abbey - EN9
Enquiry from: Charles N
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Customer visited the myelectricalwork.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Flat, apartment, Work description: We live in a ground floor flat. The flat above us had a leak and it flood...
Waltham Abbey - EN9
Enquiry from: Thomas W
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Fault finding issue with switching on two lights after new light installation and check light fittings Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Time scale: Immediate Do you need any sockets r...
Waltham Abbey - EN9
Enquiry from: Alan B
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...
Waltham Abbey - EN9
Enquiry from: Dean H
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Customer visited the myelectricalwork.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: House, Work description: Conservatory conversion. Split into two rooms by a stud wall. •wire new switc...
Waltham Abbey - EN9
Enquiry from: Sally S
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Outside weatherproof point to charge electric scooter Time scale: Immediate
Waltham Abbey - EN9
Enquiry from: Vincent A
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Check wiring could be a possible rewire Property Type: Semi detached How many bedrooms do you have: 1-2 Bedrooms Whole property to be rewired: Yes Sockets to be replaced: Yes Time scale: 1-3 months R...
Waltham Abbey - EN9
Enquiry from: Sue W
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Customer visited the myelectricalwork.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Other, Work description: want the fuse box moved from the kitchen to the porch. Time scale: Immediate P...
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 Waltham Abbey | £197-£287 |
Solar thermal in Waltham Abbey | £3,000-£4,600 |
Electric heaters in Waltham Abbey | £1,250-£6,150 |
Rewiring a House in Waltham Abbey | £2,532-£8,007 |
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Waltham Abbey | £145-£427 |
Electrical survey in Waltham Abbey | £150-£230 |
Solar battery in Waltham Abbey | £3,040-£5,195 |
Garden lighting in Waltham Abbey | £320-£480 |
Solar panels with battery in Waltham Abbey | £3,400-£5,100 |
Electric vehicle charger in Waltham Abbey | £100-£1,000 |
If you’re looking to install a solar thermal system in your home, this is usually one of the first concerns several homeowners have. Being fully aware that solar water heating systems are usually more expensive than their counterparts - the conventional water heating systems, the question arises whether or not you’ll be able to save some money from your solar water heating system in the long run. In this article, we aim provide an answer to this important question. Let’s take a closer look!
When it comes to solar thermal systems, the money you’ll be able to save in the long run depends on a wide range of factors. These factor includes:
✓ Your system’s performance.
✓ Your geographical location and solar resource
✓ Your household’s hot water demand
✓ Financing and incentive options that are available.
✓ The cost of fuel that’s being used for your alternative or backup water heating system, if you own one.
✓ The cost of conventional fuels such as oil, electricity or natural gas.
There are several benefits, however, that comes with the installation of a solar water heating system. Since the sun is absolutely free, future fuel shortages and price hikes will have little impact on you. Also, on the average if you decide to fit a solar thermal system your water heating bills is expected to drop about 50 percent to 80 percent. What’s more? The economics are even a lot more attractive when you’re just about to build a new home or refinancing. When you include the price of a solar water system in a 30 year mortgage, it’ll normally amount to very low price per month. Therefore, on a monthly basis you’ll be saving more and paying less.
How Much To Install Solar Panels And Battery?
Are you thinking about installing solar panels and battery in your home and wondering how much the installation is going to cost? Well, you’re not alone. This is one of the most commonly asked questions in the solar world, but unfortunately a precise answer can not be provided. This is mainly due to the fact that solar panel systems come in varying sizes which is the main influencing factor that determines how much electricity that can be generated. In other words, the larger the system, the more the electricity that’ll be produced to your home’s benefit.
Generally, for a solar system size of 1kW, the average cost of the solar panel ranges between £1800 to £1850, 2kW is between £3600 to £3700, solar panel size of 3kW ranges between £5500 to £5600 and finally, 4kW is between £6000 to £6050. For example, with the aforementioned prices in mind, the cost of solar panels for a standard 3 bedroom house will range between £5520 to £6040 as the high electricity demands will need the installation of 3 to 4kW solar system size.
Meanwhile the installation cost of solar batteries is also dependent on a number of influencing factors like the size as well as the make of the battery. Generally, you can expect to spend within the range of £500 to £2000 to install your batteries depending on aforementioned factors. In the event whereby you’ll be retrofitting, you might also need to include an additional cost of £1000 for an inverter. However, it’s important to note that there are only quite a few hybrid systems which are able to combine a battery storage with an inverter.
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.
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:
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.
Most people want to connect solar panels to a battery when they’re not at home all day to use the electricity they generate, or generate more than they consume over a day. Solar batteries are a great way to maximise the savings on your energy bills since you can use every unit of electricity you generate.
If you want to connect your solar panels to a battery, the best – and safest – way is to ask an MCS-registered company to do it for you. They’ve had lots of training and hold qualifications in handling electricity and installing solar batteries, so they will be able to recommend the best battery for your solar panels and for the among of electricity you use. Some of the brands they might recommend include Tesla, SolarEdge and SolaX, but there are many more to choose from. If you want to send electricity to the grid from your battery to receive Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments, it’s also worth leaving installation up to a registered installer. This is because you might not be eligible for payments if your battery wasn’t installed by an MCS-registered company.
However, if you do want to have a go at connecting your solar panels to a battery, it’s worth finding out whether your system is ‘storage ready’. Most relatively new systems will be, since batteries are becoming more commonplace. If your solar panels are storage ready, they will have an inverter that can easily have a battery added to it. If this is the case, then you should be able to buy the solar battery you want and follow the manufacturer's instructions to install it.
But it’s worth remembering that electricity is extremely dangerous when handled improperly. If you don’t get the solar battery connected properly and something goes wrong, it could cause a fire or you could electrocute yourself. If a fire breaks out due to your battery, it’s unlikely that your home insurance company would pay out since you connected the battery yourself. That’s why it’s always worth speaking to a registered installer to install a solar battery storage system for you.
How To Install Solar Panels And Batteries
Have you decide to purchase a solar system for your home and wondering how to go about the installation? If yes, then we’ve got you covered! In recent times, it’ll be totally safe to say that solar panels and batteries for home use in the UK has now become more of a necessity than a luxury considering the numerous benefits the system offers. However, with the cost of having the system installed, you might be forced to think about the doing the installation yourself.
If you lack proper training and experience in the solar system installation process, it’s advisable to hire the services of a qualified technician who can guarantee the best results the first time and help you save time and extra costs that may result from possible costly errors. Here, we’ll give you a good insight into the installation process.
• Mount the solar panel and ensure it’s properly screwed to your roof. Try to position in such a way that it faces direct sun rays to have enough solar power generated.
• Connect your charge controller. The current that’s being generated by the solar panels will not be stable all day long. As a result, it’s important to avoid connecting solar photo voltaic modules directly to your better, if you don’t want it damaged. To control the current received from the solar panels, the charge controller is required. It has three connecting points - one for the battery, one for the solar panels and the last for Direct Current (DC) identify the one for solar panels and connect accordingly.
• Connect the battery to charge controller. The charge controller possess two terminals for the battery - the positive and negative terminals. Connect the positive terminal to the positive of the battery and also do the same for the negative.
Periodic testing and inspections should be completed: Every 10 years for your home, Every five years for rented accommodation, Every three years for a caravan, Every year for a swimming pool.Electrical inspections are also carried out when buying, selling or renting a property.
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