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Think Solar are specialist solar pv and battery installers covering mainland Scotland
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05 Sep

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Dornoch - IV25

Enquiry from: Kit M

Start Date: Less than one month

Electric vehicle charger Lead

pat testing for an office and power tools approx.20-30 items are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: commercial how many bedrooms: 1-2 how old is the property: 1970-2000 t...

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10 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Dornoch - IV25

Enquiry from: Phil P

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...

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17 Jun

Heating | Electric Radiators & Heaters

Dornoch - IV25

Enquiry from: Paul S

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) is this for a residential or commerial building: domestic type of current boiler: electric what boiler type are you looking for: electric what lev...

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15 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Dornoch - IV25

Enquiry from: Tamás T

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner General information: Electric heating, new lamps, new sockets, electric fan Project type:

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20 Dec

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Dornoch - IV25

Enquiry from: Tom H

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner General information: The house in Dornoch is a holiday home so I need to update the electrical Number of bedrooms: 3

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15 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Dornoch - IV25

Enquiry from: Valerie W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 Time scale: 1-3 months Other Forms: 336, None Please call to appoint

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29 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Dornoch - IV25

Enquiry from: Richard G

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 Is your roof obstructed by: No obstructions What is the direction of the roof: ...

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20 May

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Dornoch - IV25

Enquiry from: Nancy C

Start Date: 3+ months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 Is your roof obstructed by: Windows & dormers What is the direction o...

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26 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Tain - IV20

Enquiry from: Alexander S

Start Date: Immediate

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Advice and quotation for fitting solar panels and battery backup to Little Haven Chapel Street Portmahomack ***

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20 Apr

Electric | Survey & Certificates

Invergordon - IV18

Enquiry from: Mike G

Start Date: Immediate

I need an EIRC test carried out.

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14 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Rogart - IV28

Enquiry from: Kevin M

Start Date: Immediate

cooker hood not working no power light or fan inoperative 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 sock...

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21 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Golspie - KW10

Enquiry from: Frances D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

call back anytime. roof faces: south type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 4 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. how became interested in solar pa...

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27 Nov

Electric | Survey & Certificates

Tain - IV19

Enquiry from: Audrey D

Start Date: Immediate

EICR in order to apply for short let’s licence

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30 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Brora - KW9

Enquiry from: Grant H

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed via phone at 08:26 confirmed via sms at 08:26 mr lives in the brora area solar pv panels not sure how many panels they need little to ...

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16 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Tain - IV20

Enquiry from: Clint W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made enquiry online for solar electricity via one of our websites. confirmed interest via email at 15:24 confirmed interest via sms at 15:24 confirmed interest via phone at 15:22 customer li...

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02 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Tain - IV19

Enquiry from: John W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an enquiry for solar electricity online. mr lives in the tain area solar pv panels not sure how many panels they need little to no shading please call to make an appointment are you the...

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24 Apr

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Ardgay - IV24

Enquiry from: Geoffrey M

Start Date: Less than one month

5 electrical items pat tested in a rented property are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms: 1-2 how old is the property: pre-1900 time scale: less than one month property ...

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19 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Invergordon - IV18

Enquiry from: Mr A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed via phone at 16:15 mr lives in the invergordon area solar pv panels not sure how many panels they need little to no shading please cal...

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16 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Ardgay - IV24

Enquiry from: Patricia E

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed via sms at 11:15 ms lives in the ardgay area solar pv panels not sure how many panels they need little to no shading please call to ma...

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08 Mar

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Brora - KW9

Enquiry from: James R

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner Number of bedrooms: 2

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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 Dornoch is:

£2,253

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Dornoch £300-£460
Solar thermal in Dornoch £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Dornoch £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Dornoch £2,625-£4,025
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Dornoch £135-£207
Electrical survey in Dornoch £150-£230
Solar battery in Dornoch £2,290-£5,195
Garden lighting in Dornoch £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Dornoch £5,450-£9,550
Electric vehicle charger in Dornoch £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

is solar thermal cost effective?

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.

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.

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.
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.
Are there different types of solar thermal panels?

There are two different types: flat plate, where lots of thin tubes carry water through a flat absorber panel, and evacuated tube, where vacuum glass tubes capture the sun’s energy directly. There is little difference in performance between the two but evacuated tube panels do more obviously extrude from the roof.

can you replace a gas boiler with an electric boiler?

Can You Replace A Gas Boiler With An Electric Boiler?

In the UK, there are about 22 million households that are heated with the use of a gas boiler. However, do not assume that they’re the best type of boiler to install. The fact is, if your house isn’t connected to the main gas supply, the best option is for you to install an electric boiler rather than a gas boiler. So is it possible to replace a gas boiler with an electric boiler? The simple answer is yes. Both heating system options work in varying ways and also with a different impact on the environment.

The gas boiler is able to generate heat with the help of a gas burner. A heat exchanger is linked to the burner and heats the water available in its chamber. The hot water is then supplied to the heating circuit.

However, the thing is that natural gas can actually be more affordable when compared to using electricity to operate your boiler, but they have a negative impact on the environment. This is because gas boilers make use of an odourless, colourless and poisonous gas - carbon monoxide.

Meanwhile electric boilers are powered by electrical energy, hence, no carbon monoxide leak risks. Instead of using gas to heat up water, electric boilers distribute energy to heating elements which, in turn, heats up the water. So thinking about what’s best for the environment, you’d go for electric boilers. However, they’re more costly and are not as efficient as oil boilers.

If you reside in a smaller house that’s not connected to the main gas supply, then you might want to consider installing an electric boiler. However, if you live in a larger house, an electric boiler may not be the best option as they’re mostly designed to generate little quantity of hot water.

how to get electrical certificate?

An electrical safety inspection is basically the act of carrying out a thorough assessment of all electrical systems within a property, be it residential, commercial or industrial premises. The main goal of conducting this survey is to see to the fact that all the electrical systems and installations forming part of a property are correctly fitted, well maintained and ultimately, safe. This is required to be carried out by an electrician who’s an approved contractor and accredited by ECA, NICEIC or STROMA. To get contractors who can carry out the electrical safety inspection and meet with the government criteria, you simply have to search on the Electrical Component Person database. They’ll assess the current condition of the electrical systems and evaluate if they are working efficiently while also paying special attention to any defects or faults.

 

Generally, the best way to get an electrical safety certificate ( an EICR) is to shop around. In the event whereby you need the inspector to examine a part of your property you’d have to raise his/her awareness to this. This will be referred to as an “agreed limitation in the report.

 

Failure to comply with electrical safety regulations bring about serious penalties for such landlords. Upon the introduction of the new regulations in June 2020, local authorities can fine the electrical safety regulations-breaching landlords up to £30,000. Asides this fact, it’s also in your interest to keep your property as well as its appliances in a good condition at all times. If everyone including your tenants feel safe and your property is in great shape, everyone is happy!

 

The cost of an Electrical Certificate varies depending on the size of your home as well as the number of electrical installations and appliances that needs to be checked. The price can start anywhere from £120 and above.

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.

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