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Recent Electrician Enquiries

28 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Leven - KY8

Enquiry from: Linda H

Start Date: Immediate

Two switchs needing reset. Wires needing reconnected.

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22 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Leven - KY8

Enquiry from: Shena G

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We have recently moved to the house and now need a number of small jobs completed would you be able to give us a price to do the following please; 13 amp socket fitted in hall cupboard New isolat...

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10 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Leven - KY8

Enquiry from: Barbara S

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Light fitting replaced TV Freesat connected and audio aerials

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10 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Leven - KY9

Enquiry from: Gillian D

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Issues with lighting in en suite. There are 2 downlights but one has lost bulb and some of the surrounding fixing. Unable to source replacements as current installation is outdated. Replace with new...

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10 Jul

Electric | Survey & Certificates

Leven - KY8

Enquiry from: Scott M

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Starting noticing a fishy smell and would like it checked out

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20 May

Electric | Internal & External work

Leven - KY8

Enquiry from: Andy S

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, I have a small wiring job to do in Lundin Links, would you be interested? Basically involves adding a double socket to the ring main in the garage, dropping a fused spur through the wall, connecti...

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19 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Leven - KY9

Enquiry from: Chris T

Start Date: Immediate

customer has a solar panels project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for solar hot water. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a electrician.confirmed inte...

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19 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Leven - KY8

Enquiry from: Angela F

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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19 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Leven - KY8

Enquiry from: Angela F

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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23 Jun

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Leven - KY8

Enquiry from: Dom O

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

mr requested quotes for solar hot water from a electrician around leven. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information below i...

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22 Jun

Solar Panel and Battery

Leven - KY8

Enquiry from: Dom O

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made enquiry online for solar electricity via one of our websites. confirmed interest via sms at 08:01 customer lives in leven area. roof space available, no shading please call to arrange a...

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24 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Leven - KY8

Enquiry from: Peter G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and are waiting to be contacted. mr lives in the leven area. solar pv panels roof space available no shading to roof please call to discuss the o...

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16 May

Electric | Internal & External work

Leven - KY8

Enquiry from: The n

Start Date: Immediate

Fuse keeps tripping the eclectic

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03 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Leven - KY8

Enquiry from: Peter R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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 leven area are you the ...

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08 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Leven - KY8

Enquiry from: Walid E

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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 leven area are you the ...

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08 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Leven - KY8

Enquiry from: Walid E

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer has a solar panels project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for solar hot water. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a electrician.confirmed inte...

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21 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Leven - KY8

Enquiry from: Shona D

Start Date: Immediate

check my electrical box as i cannot switch off the lights upstairs and new ceiling light installed plus repair work i did ***ll lights are you the property owner: owner of the property property type:...

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21 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Leven - KY8

Enquiry from: Stacey U

Start Date: Immediate

double plug installed on outdour wall 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...

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07 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Leven - KY8

Enquiry from: Richard K

Start Date: Immediate

I have a 3 sqm hot water solar panel which has been working well for several years. During the last storm a few weeks ago the clear front panel suffered damage from debris resulting in parts of it te...

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18 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Leven - KY9

Enquiry from: Janette M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and are waiting to be contacted. ms lives in the leven area. solar pv panels roof space available no shading to roof please call to discuss the o...

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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 Leven is:

£1,958

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

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Electrician FAQs

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%).

Why would I need a new fuse box?

There are a few reasons you may need a new fuse box. This would include: The box being old or out-of-date, Insufficient or no RCD protection, Holes or gaps in the casing, Not compliant with legal specifications. An electrical survey will ascertain if one is needed.

How much do electric radiators cost?

How Much Do Electric Radiators Cost?

If there’s an age-long question that doesn’t seem to go away any time soon it’s how much do electric radiators cost? Although it would be perfect to offer an exact figure you can actually work with as the cost of running your heating system, but unfortunately you’ll have to consult a clairvoyant individual to get that. The question is almost synonymous with asking to know what your utility bill will be this month or the next. This is an answer that’s specific to each household, so it would be impossible to provide an answer that applies to all households in the UK. This is because there are several influencing factors that affects what the final cost of your household’s electricity bill will be. Let’s take a look at these factors!

• The size of the room you want to heat. As you would have guessed, the larger the room, the higher the amount of energy that’ll be incorporated, which means a greater electricity bill.

• The age of your house. There’s a high possibility your household ( if it’s an old one) lacks sufficient insulation which makes it less energy efficient, except you’ve already made some necessary changes.

• Your individual needs. Depending on your personal requirements, you electricity bill may be greatly influenced to be higher or lower. And the more people you have in your home, the more the energy you’re likely to consume.

• Time of the year. During the winter months, you’re likely to use a lot more electricity and heating because the weather tends to be colder.

• Your property’s exposure to natural elements. For instance a terraced home with houses on either side will be able to retain heat much longer and there less electricity and heating than a fully detached home.

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 much do solar batteries cost?
How much solar batteries cost depends on the brand and type of battery and its capacity. At the moment, the cost is quite high because the technology is still new – but they will probably reduce, just like we saw the cost of solar panels reduce as the technology became more popular. It’s a great idea to get a solar battery installed with your solar panel system if you’re out most of the day. If you didn’t have a battery, all that electricity would simply go to the National Grid – but if you have a storage system, then while your solar panels are generating electricity in the day, it would get stored in the battery ready for you to use when you get home. Lithium-ion solar batteries are the most widely-used ones at the moment because they generally have a higher capacity and are more cost-effective. For a 3-4kWh battery, which would store enough electricity for a typical 4kW solar panel system, it will set you back an average of £3,400. If you need a larger battery, it could cost anywhere up to £6,000. Lead acid batteries are cheaper, and it can seem tempting to ask an installer to fit one for you – but they aren’t cheaper in the long run. While a 4kWh lead acid battery may only cost around £2,000, their life cycle is only around 1,800 cycles. A lithium-ion battery that costs around £4,000 would have a life cycle of about 4,000 cycles. That means that while the upfront cost is more, you won’t have to replace it as quickly as a lead acid one.
Does a solar battery work in a power cut?

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.

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.

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.

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