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Glow Green

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Glow Green is one of the UK's leading providers of energy efficient products that focus on the need to reduce energy consu...
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Gess Home Improvements

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Home improvements .Solar PV ,Tesla battery, Battery storage
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New Dawn Solar

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Expert, Hassle Free Domestic & Commercial Solar PV & Battery Installations you can trust.
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Recent Electrician Enquiries

06 Apr

Electric | Internal & External work

St. Albans - AL4

Enquiry from: Alex O

Start Date: Immediate

1.electrical supply to ring doorbell keeps cutting out. 2.supply and fit a 7kw ev point for car.

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11 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

St. Albans - AL4

Enquiry from: Fiona T

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an online enquiry for electrical work 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...

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08 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

St. Albans - AL4

Enquiry from: David H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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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18 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

St. Albans - AL3

Enquiry from: Patrick G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in st. albans areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for solar hot water.confirmed interest via email at 18/09/2022 09:35.please call to arrange appo...

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13 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

St. Albans - AL4

Enquiry from: Donal C

Start Date: Immediate

Solar on most of my roof and a large capacity battery storage

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08 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

St. Albans - AL4

Enquiry from: David H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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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03 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

St. Albans - AL3

Enquiry from: Tomas F

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Electric vehicle charger Lead Electric vehicle charger Lead

call back anytime. roof faces: se type of building: terraced number of bedrooms: 2 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. how became interested in solar panel...

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01 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

St. Albans - AL2

Enquiry from: Harish C

Start Date: Immediate

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

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01 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

St. Albans - AL2

Enquiry from: Harish C

Start Date: Immediate

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

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31 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

St. Albans - AL3

Enquiry from: Patrick G

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 st. albans area are you...

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29 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

St. Albans - AL4

Enquiry from: Al L

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and are waiting to be contacted. mr confirmed via phone at 13:21 mr lives in the st. albans area. solar pv panels roof space available no shading...

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28 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

St. Albans - AL1

Enquiry from: Keith W

Start Date: Immediate

7 panels (probably) and battery 3 storey house.

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25 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

St. Albans - AL3

Enquiry from: Mark B

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 st. albans area are you...

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15 Jun

Solar Panel and Battery

St. Albans - AL4

Enquiry from: Dragomir D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer living in st. albans area made an enquiry for solar electricity quotes via one of our websites. customer confirmed interest roof space available no shading please call to arrange an appointm...

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22 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

St. Albans - AL4

Enquiry from: James M

Start Date: Less than one month

customer made enquiry online for solar electricity via one of our websites. confirmed interest via email at 21:27 confirmed interest via sms at 21:27 customer lives in st. albans area. roof space ava...

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04 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

St. Albans - AL4

Enquiry from: Alan P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 other forms: none please call to appoint

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28 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

St. Albans - AL3

Enquiry from: Martin A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in st. albans area made enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed interest via . available roof space no shading please call mr to arrange an appointment to quote are you the property ...

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22 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

St. Albans - AL3

Enquiry from: Ashwin P

Start Date: Immediate

Customer looking for panels on a ground mounted system. Call anytime. Roof faces: South Type of building: Detached Number of bedrooms: 5 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a C...

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15 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

St. Albans - AL4

Enquiry from: Gill A

Start Date: Immediate

customer in st. albans 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 15/01/2022 10:14.please call to arra...

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26 Oct

Heating | Electric Radiators & Heaters

St. Albans - AL1

Enquiry from: Charles Y

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property is this for a residential or commerial building: domestic other forms: none agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoin...

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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 St Albans is:

£2,089

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in St Albans £275-£380
Solar thermal in St Albans £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in St Albans £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in St Albans £3,063-£6,013
Electrical testing (pat testing) in St Albans £193-£504
Electrical survey in St Albans £150-£230
Solar battery in St Albans £3,040-£5,195
Garden lighting in St Albans £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in St Albans £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in St Albans £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

How much will a new fuse box cost?

Fuse box prices will vary and a periodic inspection should be carried out first. However, domestic fuse boxes cost an average of £460. A qualified electrician will advise if yours needs to be replaced and it's always a good idea to obtain a number of quotes before committing to this.

Do I need a Part P registered electrician?

Home electrics can be extremely dangerous and it’s very unwise to try and carry out repair work or maintenance yourself without the necessary knowledge and skill. Therefore we would always recommend using a Part P registered electrician at all times.

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.

How long does a Tesla Powerwall battery last?

Tesla’s top-of-the-range battery storage system is still one of the most expensive on the market. It has a huge 13.5kWh usable capacity and can even keep you up and running during a power cut. But how long does a Tesla Powerwall battery last? And does this mean it’s worth investing in one?

The Tesla Powerwall 2.0 comes with a 10-year warranty. But Tesla says that it should last way beyond this – at least 5 years longer. The standard warranty says that it should work at 70% capacity for the full 10 years – so if it loses more than 30% of its storage capacity within that time, it should still be covered.

While the Tesla Powerwall does last a long time, it has a large capacity that most average households won’t require, and it’s a costly option. After installation, the Powerwall 2.0 will set you back between £6,500 and £9,000, so ideally you want it to last past its 10-year warranty.

Before you splash out, consider the size of the solar panel system you want to install or you already have. Will it generate enough electricity to make it worth storing in the Powerwall? If not, are you expecting to upgrade your solar panels to a larger system in the future? If you are, then it might be worth investing in a Powerwall. It might also be better to wait until you come to upgrade your solar panels – the solar battery price trend is going the same way as solar panels, so they will probably continue to decrease in price as more people adopt the technology.

How long do home solar batteries last?
How long home solar batteries last depends on the type of battery you have and how often it’s charged and discharged (when electricity is fed into it, then used later on). Generally speaking, a home solar battery should last between 5 and 15 years. Lithium-ion batteries last longer than lead acid batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are more common these days because they’re more cost effective. A lead acid battery is the cheaper option at around £2,000, but it’s likely to last between 5-8 years. On the other hand, a lithium-ion battery may set you back around £4,000, but will last between 11-15 years. So you can see that it’s well worth choosing a lithium-ion home solar battery. It’s also worth considering that a solar battery’s lifespan will be reduced if you over-discharge it. When your home solar battery is installed, you’ll be left a manual which will tell you its depth of discharge, or DoD. This means how much you can use the battery before recharging it – it's not as simple as letting the battery run down to 0% then charging it again. In fact, this can significantly shorten your battery’s lifespan. If your solar battery system’s DoD is 80% and its capacity is 5kW, make sure you charge it before you use up 4kW to help prolong its life. Luckily, most lithium-ion batteries have a DoD of 80% or more, so you don’t need to worry about not being able to use much of the electricity stored in your home solar battery. This is another reason to use them over lead acid batteries, because their DoD can be as low as 50%.
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.

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 pat testing cost?

How Much Does Pat Testing Cost?

When it comes to Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) there’s no particular rule that determines how much such services can cost. However as a rule of thumb, you should take note that when calling in a professional PAT testing company they’re likely to charge within the range of £1 to £3 per appliance that’s going to be tested. However, if you have quite a number of appliances to be tested, then there’s a good chance that the price per appliance can be reduced to serve as a bulk discount. So the more the appliances to be tested, the better.

There are companies that actually offer a pricing that’s below £1 per item, however companies likely are most definitely going to have a fixed minimum number of appliances that are required to be tested or a fixed minimum fee like 60 portable appliances. It must, however, be noted that pricing can also go beyond PAT Testing as several professional companies will add some additional advantages which is more than just the test of each individual appliance. This kind of pricing can include other services such as a thorough visual inspection, plug rewiring as well as fuse replacements. They can also include stuffs like Pail and Fail labels in the pricing.

Generally, the average price of PAT testing will be based on various influencing factors such as the type of the appliance, setting, number of appliance to be tested as well as other related expenses. What’s more? Most PAT companies will offer a company with a PAT Testing Certificate so as to certify that the company is in total compliance and also remains a safe environment to work.

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