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Boxt

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Eve renewables

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At Eve Renewables, we believe in a sustainable future. Based in the heart of Doncaster, we are dedicated to transforming h...
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Immaculate Improvements

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At Immaculate Improvements, we specialize in cutting-edge solar battery solutions, helping homeowners and businesses acros...
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R.S.D Electrical

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Domestic part p registered electrician with over 20 years experience
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Fully Qualified Electrician available for all types of jobs you need doing within the electrical trade.

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10 Jun

Solar Panel and Battery

Cottingham - HU16

Enquiry from: James W

Start Date: Less than one month

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

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12 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Cottingham - HU16

Enquiry from: Stelios K

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Bathroom fan stopped working.

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06 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Cottingham - HU16

Enquiry from: Daff J

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new light fitting needed in kitchen, a*** jan are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: terrace do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets replaced: no ...

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14 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Cottingham - HU16

Enquiry from: Nigel B

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supply, installation and commissioning of a 4kw solar panel system. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: flat do you have plans for the property available: no how many bed...

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05 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Cottingham - HU16

Enquiry from: Michael B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) how many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 other forms: none please call to appoint

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22 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Cottingham - HU16

Enquiry from: John J

Start Date: Immediate

mr requested quotes for electrical work from a electrician around cottingham. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information be...

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13 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Cottingham - HU16

Enquiry from: Quentin B

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

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21 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Cottingham - HU16

Enquiry from: Memory P

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*homeowner- solar pv panels & Battery south facing roof no obstructions no shading roof space available supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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20 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Cottingham - HU16

Enquiry from: Memory P

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call anytime. roof faces: sw type of building: semi-detached number of bedrooms: 3 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. hot water tank: no how became inter...

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28 Jun

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Cottingham - HU16

Enquiry from: Steven N

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enquirer: property owner number of bedrooms: 3

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15 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Cottingham - HU16

Enquiry from: John W

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call any-time roof faces: se type of building: semi-detached number of bedrooms: 2 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. hot water tank: no how became interes...

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10 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Cottingham - HU16

Enquiry from: STEVEN S

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i would like a couple of 13 amp sockets and lighting to a new summer house at the bottom of the garden. i have power to the garage,can it be supplied from there/? i can dig the trench for the cable. i...

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29 Nov

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Cottingham - HU16

Enquiry from: Julia R

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Hi Chris, you've done a couple of jobs for me in the past, I would now like a light fitting putting in place, just a quick job!

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04 Sep

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Cottingham - HU16

Enquiry from: Beth N

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Enquirer: Property Seller General information: Loft conversion Number of bedrooms: 2

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22 Aug

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Cottingham - HU16

Enquiry from: Brian B

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Enquirer: Property Seller General information: 1 bedroom purpose-built apartment on first floor. Number of bedrooms: 1

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29 Jul

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Cottingham - HU16

Enquiry from: Julie D

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Enquirer: Property Owner Number of bedrooms: 4

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24 Jul

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Cottingham - HU16

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Enquirer: Property Owner Number of bedrooms: 2

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12 Jun

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Cottingham - HU20

Enquiry from: NEIL M

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Enquirer: Property Owner Number of bedrooms: 3

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12 Mar

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Cottingham - HU16

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06 Nov

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Cottingham - HU16

Enquiry from: Shannon G

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Full house rewiring

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How much do Electrician services cost?

How much do Electricians charge? Prices for Electricians in 2025 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 Cottingham is:

£2,801

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2025
Electrician in Cottingham £180-£10,230
Solar thermal in Cottingham £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Cottingham £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Cottingham £2,063-£12,013
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Cottingham £133-£204
Electrical survey in Cottingham £150-£230
Solar battery in Cottingham £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Cottingham £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Cottingham £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Cottingham £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

are all electric vehicle chargers the same?

With each year that passes, the amount of electric cars on the road keeps rising and with them comes a necessity to develop new infrastructures and also accessories like charging cables as well as connectors for easy sustainability. This concept is still pretty much new to the general public as most people still use vehicles that are fuelled by petrol and diesel. There are also some differences in design which asides from the lack of an engine underneath the vehicle’s bonnet, the way in which an electric car is filled up largely varies petrol or diesel powered vehicles. There’s a lot that people will have to learn about electric cars and even more so when it comes to their everyday use. One of the most common questions a lot of individuals ask about electric cars is whether all electrical vehicle chargers are the same. If you’re also looking for an answer to this question, then you’ve come to right place!

 

If you’re interested in getting an electric car, charging your vehicle at home may not generate any major concern but what about making use of the public charging system? This is when it gets a bit confusing because if you’ve never had to do it before you may worried about making use of the wrong charger on your car. So the question is, does every electric vehicles have the same plug? The answer is simple - there are different plugs and cables for varying electric vehicle brand as well as points of use. In general, you’d have to choose most suitable charging level for your electric vehicle.

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.
Are solar panel batteries worth it?

Whether solar panel batteries are worth it depends on how much you’re at home and how big your solar panel system is. If you’re at home most of the day and your solar panels only generate enough electricity for you to use while for that day, then a battery probably isn’t worth investing in. However, if you have a large system that generates more than you can use or you’re out most of the day, then solar panel batteries are definitely worth it.

A solar battery storage system works by storing the electricity that your solar panels generated until you need to use it. That’s why they’re great for people that are out all day – your solar panels generate electricity all day whilst the sun’s out, but no one’s home so you’re using minimal energy except for things like your fridge and any appliances on standby. Most of the electricity charges your solar panel battery. Then, when you get home, your battery will discharge, and you’ll use all the solar electricity that your panels generated during the day.

Solar batteries are also excellent for people with large solar panel systems that generate more than they use in the day. Any electricity that you don’t use during the day will charge the battery, so in the evening when the sun goes down, you’ll just use the excess electricity that’s stored in the battery.

To work out whether solar panel batteries are worth it for you, you’ll need to work out how much of your solar electricity you’re using already. If you’re at home and you’re able to run your appliances all while your solar panels are generating electricity, a battery might not be worth it. Also, if you’re receiving export payments from the Feed-in Tariff Scheme (FITs) or the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), you might want to look at the rate you’re getting paid. If it’s a good rate, it might be more cost-effective to continue exporting unused electricity to the grid. Speak to an MCS-registered installer that will be able to help you work this out.

What size home solar battery do I need?

The importance of selecting the right size battery for your home simply cannot be overemphasized. A lot of home and property owners are facing this challenge and understandably so. Selecting the right battery size for your needs depend on a number of factors which includes your motive for adding a battery, your electricity usage, your budget as well as your panel array size, be it new or existing. In this post, we’re going to take you through some of these factors to help you determine the right battery size for your home or property. Let’s take a look!

  • Your motive for getting a battery. While most people purchase a battery to wipe out their need to purchase electricity from the grid with the hope of making some savings, others add a battery so as to enjoy backup power. There are also some who just needs it to power their home with solar energy. It’ll not be economical to size a battery to effectively take you off the grid, but if your motive is to make savings, then you’ll should expect to purchase some electricity from the grid during the year.
  • Electricity usage. The average household uses about 16kWh of electricity on a daily basis. During the daylight hours, most of these household will use a third of their electricity when the solar panels are still generating electricity, while the remaining two third are purchased from the grid. In other words, you’ll require a minimum of 10kWh battery capacity if you were to use a battery to power the electricity you purchase from the grid.

For a typical British household, you’ll most likely need a 5kWh solar power system which normally generates about 17 to 21 kWh on a daily basis depending on your location in the UK.

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.

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.
how much to install solar panels and battery?

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.

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.

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