Electric | Internal & External work
Beauly - IV4
Enquiry from: Colin D
Start Date: Immediate
ON/OFF switch in the meter box needs to be replaced with a smaller modern switch.
-->
Over 157 reviews & an average rating of 4.4/5 stars, you'll find the right pro
Use the shortlist button to select up to 4 tradespeople, enter your project details and press send
Get up to 4 quotes from local Electricians near you
Beauly - IV4
Enquiry from: Colin D
Start Date: Immediate
ON/OFF switch in the meter box needs to be replaced with a smaller modern switch.
Beauly - IV4
Enquiry from: Alexander G
Start Date: Immediate
a bit of landscaping for rustic holiday let pathway to cabin - regressing and possibly monthly visit for upkeep. are you the property owner: owner property type: commercial do you have a: extra large ...
Beauly - IV4
Enquiry from: George K
Start Date: Immediate
Hello, We are looking for a commissioning report for dMEV extraction fans that were fitted to our recently built home. Highland Council building control requires this certification for the complet...
Beauly - IV4
Enquiry from: Patrick W
Start Date: Immediate
hi. do you have time to do a pat and eicr test for my property in glen cannich? it's a large property so will likely need 2 days i guess to do the job. the house is free this week until friday at 5pm...
Beauly - IV4
Enquiry from: June R
Start Date: Immediate
new beko ktc611w 773498xxxx elec cooker install need cable too are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you ...
Beauly - IV4
Enquiry from: Sean W
Start Date: Immediate
sir i am looking for an electrical instalation of an outside unit for a domestic air source heat pump. at my address. near kiltarlity. ***. the work is being planned for some time later in sept. or in...
Beauly - IV4
Enquiry from: Alison M
Start Date: Immediate
electrician required to wire summer house. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets replaced: y...
Beauly - IV4
Enquiry from: Lyndsey W
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...
Beauly - IV4
Enquiry from: Ian R
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: 3-4 type of the roof you are looking to have the solar panels on: neither - i am lo...
Beauly - IV4
Enquiry from: Nick W
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
customer living in beauly 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 appointment ...
Beauly - IV4
Enquiry from: Ken P
Start Date: Immediate
it's a 2 bedroom flat and needs an eicr, appliance testing and smoke/fire/carbon monoxide detectors: 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, one hallway and a bathroom. are you the property owner: other pr...
Beauly - IV4
Enquiry from: Steven T
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 professional.confirmed int...
Beauly - IV4
Enquiry from: Chris P
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and is waiting to be contacted. mr confirmed via sms at 10:28 mr confirmed via email at 10:28 mr lives in the beauly area. solar pv panels roof s...
Beauly - IV4
Enquiry from: Ben G
Start Date: Immediate
call any time. roof faces: south type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 3 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. hot water tank: yes how became inter...
Beauly - IV4
Enquiry from: Paul S
Start Date: Immediate
Enquirer: Property Owner General information: Built around 1894 as a croft type building extended with bedrooms above Number of bedrooms: 3
Beauly - IV4
Enquiry from: Susan R
Start Date: Immediate
New kitchen wired. Sockets, switches and underlights.
Beauly - IV4
Enquiry from: Terry D
Start Date: Immediate
Solar water heating on house 3.5 years old Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 Roof Obstructed: No Obstructions Do you have more than 3sq m of roof space available: Yes Are you...
Beauly - IV4
Enquiry from: Alan R
Start Date: Immediate
Enquirer: Property Owner General information: A couple of faulty sockets and repair to worktop lights in the kitchen. A
Beauly - IV4
Enquiry from: Michael S
Start Date: Immediate
Enquirer: Property Owner General information: trip to my garage keeps tripping Project type: Emergency Fault
Beauly - IV4
Enquiry from: John L
Start Date: Less than one month
electrical test check
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 |
---|---|
Electrician in Beauly | £300-£460 |
Solar thermal in Beauly | £3,000-£4,600 |
Electric heaters in Beauly | £1,500-£2,300 |
Rewiring a House in Beauly | £2,625-£4,025 |
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Beauly | £135-£207 |
Electrical survey in Beauly | £150-£230 |
Solar battery in Beauly | £2,290-£5,195 |
Garden lighting in Beauly | £320-£480 |
Solar panels with battery in Beauly | £5,450-£9,550 |
Electric vehicle charger in Beauly | £100-£1,000 |
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.
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.
If you’re thinking about getting a solar thermal system for your home, it’s normal to consider the possibility of using the system for central heating. So is this viable? In this article, you’ll learn how solar thermal panels can be incorporated for heating. Let’s have a closer look!
Heating and hot water systems, on the average, takes up a sizeable part ( up to 70 percent) of our energy bills. Now take a moment to imagine how cool it’ll be to generate your own hot water for free without having to depend on any supplier which in turn significantly reduces your energy bills. Well, this is exactly the work of central heating systems that are powered by solar. That’s super cool, right? Well, let’s have a look at how this works.
While solar panels generates electricity, solar thermal panels produces heat for hot water production. However, what’s important is the fact that they both make use of the sun’s natural energy to provide us with a free and renewable energy we can use in our homes. Here’s how it works.
Solar thermal panels directed at central heating incorporates the sun’s natural energy to heat water in a storage cylinder which is then available for use at home. These solar thermal panels are exposed to the sunlight by fitting them on the roof of the home. Generally, they’ll include tubes that contains liquid whose job is to collect the heat and then transfer it to a hot water cylinder that’s solar compatible in your home. The heat is generated for free and is also renewable. This is help you save lots of money on oil, gas and even electricity which you purchase to power the cylinder.
Is Electric Heating Expensive?
Well, electric heating being termed as “expensive is relative to your budget. But we can tell you making use of electric heating will cost you within the range of an additional £300 to £400 per year more than the conventional gas powered systems. Meanwhile the average UK home making use of heating has been found to incur around £550 on an annual basis while those using electric storage heaters will spend almost £900 every year, according to OVO Energy.
However, there are numerous benefits of using electric heating and some of which can contribute to give a lower cost. If you’re considering the installation of an electric heating, here are some of the benefits you’ll derive.
• Safety. The several risks that comes with traditional systems are greatly reduced with an electric heating system. For instance, there’s no risk of carbon monoxide emissions or potential explosions since there’s no use of fuel to run the system.
• Installation. When compared to traditional systems, electric heating quite inexpensive to fit. This is due to the fact that minimal hardware are needed in the installation - no pipes, no flues, no vents and no ducts to be used. As a result, electric heating systems can also be installed within a shorter period of time.
• Environment. Generally, electricity has a positive impact on the environment especially due to the fact that there are no gasses or heavy metals incorporated in the system’s make up.
• Control. Electric heating offers a more convenient and controllable system. What’s more? This does not only make life easier, but can also help save as much as 30 percent on yearly cost of heating as well as helping to minimize toxic carbon emission. Furthermore, there’s a built in Wi-Fi that usually comes with electric heating systems while same can not be said of traditional gas systems.
Unlike in houses built in the 1970s where a good majority of the houses will not need to be rewired, for houses built in the 1960s you’d probably need to rewire the entire house unless the wiring is the modern PVCu coated type. Generally, the homes built especially in the 1960s and 1970s brought about enormous changes. This is because over the years our way of living began to change and as a result, our need for electricity became even greater. In response to this, the electrical systems we incorporate needed to change in order to match the new set standards.
In the 1960s, the amperage normally used was increased to 100, which enables home and property owners to power their dishwasher, microwave as well as refrigerator all on one circuit. However, while this may be a remarkable improvement for our grand parents, this is just enough to cater for our modern day appliances. In recent times, new homes are constructed using a wide range of dedicated circuits due to the fact that each of our appliances makes use of much more electricity to function. Consequently because the 100 amp panels of the 1960s possessed restricted space for breakers, home and property owners who still had the units in their homes will inevitably require a sub panel or a new panel entirely - meaning a total rewiring of their property.
Furthermore in the 1960s, builders turned to aluminium from the previously used copper as it was a great conductor and also happens to be relatively cheap. However, after a couple of years a host of electrical fires cropped up in houses that are wired using aluminium. It was later discovered that when the switch to aluminium was made, the light switches or receptacles which were originally made for the previously used copper was overlooked. It was learned that there’s a corrosive chemical reaction that arises as a result of the two dissimilar metals when connected. Hence, the more reason why aluminium wired houses in the 1960s needs to be rewired.
Unlike the photovoltaic (PV) power which works to turn a part of the electromagnetic radiation of the sun directly to electrons and electricity, a solar thermal can simply be referred to as the absorption of the sun’s heat for human use. As a result, the solar thermal has a wider range of uses than the PV does in several ways. This is due to the fact that the sun’s heat can be absorbed and transported via a medium and the stored energy incorporated for several great purposes such as to heat water, to heat and cool a home or living space, to prepare a meal as well as to generate electricity. All these functions are useful for both residential and commercial spaces.
There are generally three different ranges of solar thermal energy that are being used which includes the low temperature ( for heating, cooling as well as ventilation), the mid temperature ( used for preparing meals, heating hot water and the likes) as well as the high temperature ( used for generating electricity). To focus more on generating electricity, there are a wide array of ways through which the sun’s heat can be directed at creating electricity via a heat exchanger which operates to super heat water or inert gas to power an electricity- generating plant or to produce electricity via a Stirling engine.
In order to increase their output or make them more efficient, evacuated glass tubes are used to encircle the tubes which in turn helps them to collect more heat energy while also protecting them from re-radiating the heat energy absorbed. The trough are normal positioned north to south as well as to keep tabs on the travels of the sun throughout the day.
Answer a few quick questions to help us match you with the right Electrician
Receive no-obligation quotes from 4 Electricians working in Beauly.
Compare prices, customer reviews and services, and hire the right Electrician.
View our open Electrician jobs near you
Join today