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Orange Solar Systems

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At Orange Solar Systems we specialise in the supply and installation of solar panels for domestic and commercial use. We a...
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Boxt

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BOXT are the UK’s no.1 ranked gas installation company as voted for by our TrustPilot customers Buy a new Worcester Bos...
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Energy Store (Dorest)

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We understand that due to the energy crisis more people are investigating ways of becoming more self sufficient with their...
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Craig Garner Electrical

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For all electrical requirements, domestic and commercial works undertaken. I provide a reliable, efficient, quality servi...
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Domestic and commercial electrical contractors. NICEIC Approved, Part P and fully insured electricians. All inspections an...
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ZA Electrical

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Electrician with 18 years electrical experience Domestic Electrical inspections and reporting Testing and NICEIC registrat...

Recent Electrician Enquiries

06 Nov

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Sandown - PO36

Enquiry from: DANIEL R

Start Date: Immediate

UNIT 5 BARTLETTS SERVICE STATION.LANGBRIDGE BUSINESS PARK WE HAVE A FEW ITEMS: KITCHEN, OFFICE AND WORKSHOP. PLEASE CAN I HAVE A PRICE PER ITEM.

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10 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Sandown - PO36

Enquiry from: Christina F

Start Date: Immediate

Replace a induction hob that is the same size as the one taken out

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03 Apr

Electric | Survey & Certificates

Sandown - PO36

Enquiry from: Richard B

Start Date: Immediate

Electric vehicle charger Lead

eicr inspection and certificate and replacement consumer unit (following recommendation on expiring certificate) - existing one is plastic rather than metal clad. are you the property owner: owner of...

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22 Mar

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Sandown - PO36

Enquiry from: Rex S

Start Date: Immediate

testing of approximately 40 appliances in a private house where 24 hr care is provided for one man. contact name - grant o’brien (carer). mobile number is my number. are you the property owner: ten...

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04 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Sandown - PO36

Enquiry from: John P

Start Date: Immediate

Kitchen socket not working Switch in loft not working Double oven trips fuse box when both ovens in use together.

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22 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Sandown - PO36

Enquiry from: Lesley K

Start Date: Immediate

no phone as hearing difficulties, please email. We have 15 solar panels, and would like a storage battery installed. Can you do this for us?

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21 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Sandown - PO36

Enquiry from: Richard R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made enquiry for solar electricity online. customer confirmed via they live in the sandown area. solar panels roof space available no shading to roof please contact to discuss their options....

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19 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Sandown - PO36

Enquiry from: Bryn D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

quotation for the installation of solar panels are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does t...

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09 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Sandown - PO36

Enquiry from: Joanna P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Electric vehicle charger Lead

call back anytime. island renewables. roof faces: south type of building: semi-detached number of bedrooms: 4 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. how beca...

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28 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Sandown - PO36

Enquiry from: Martin J

Start Date: Less than one month

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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23 Aug

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Sandown - PO36

Enquiry from: M

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Buyer Number of bedrooms: 3

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15 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Sandown - PO36

Enquiry from: Lawrence F

Start Date: Immediate

Advice and quote for solar panels and battery back up

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21 Jul

Solar Panel and Battery

Sandown - PO36

Enquiry from: Lawrence F

Start Date: Immediate

Advice and quote for solar panels and battery back up

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15 Jul

Solar Panel and Battery

Sandown - PO36

Enquiry from: Charlotte R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

i would like solar panels for my south facing roof and a battery are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: terrace do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms...

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12 May

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Sandown - PO36

Enquiry from: Bob G

Start Date: Immediate

pat test appliances in holiday chalets are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many bedrooms: 1-2 how old is the property: 1970-2000 time scale: immediate please ...

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05 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Sandown - PO36

Enquiry from: Andy S

Start Date: Immediate

customer made enquiry online for solar electricity via one of our websites. customer lives in sandown area. roof space available, no shading please call to arrange appointment and discuss options. ar...

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04 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Sandown - PO36

Enquiry from: Andy S

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an online enquiry for solar hot water and confirmed on email they would like a call with a professional to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the prop...

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02 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Sandown - PO36

Enquiry from: Andy S

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 professional.confirmed int...

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16 Mar

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Sandown - PO36

Enquiry from: Theresa H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

hi i'm looking for my pat testing to be done in early may for a 2 bed bungalow that is a holiday home. please contact me by email as i am currently overseas but will be back at the end of april to tak...

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20 Dec

Solar Panel and Battery

Sandown - PO36

Enquiry from: Declan M

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 sandown area are you th...

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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 Sandown is:

£2,419

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2025
Electrician in Sandown £300-£460
Solar thermal in Sandown £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Sandown £1,250-£6,150
Rewiring a House in Sandown £3,063-£9,513
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Sandown £115-£204
Electrical survey in Sandown £150-£230
Solar battery in Sandown £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Sandown £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Sandown £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Sandown £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

How do solar thermal panels work?

Solar thermal panels work by capturing heat directly from the sun and using it to heat water. This hot water is then passed through a coil to heat the water for your central heating system. Solar thermal systems are compatible with many existing conventional boilers with hot water tanks, and can be set up to feed in to your existing heating system.

What is a periodic inspection?

With age and use any electrical installation in your home will wear. A periodic inspection is therefore carried out to ensure your home electrics are in a satisfactory condition. With a periodic inspection: Ensure your electrical circuits aren’t overloaded, Avoid accidents such as shocks and fire hazards, Discover if there are any defective lines,Highlight any lack of earthing or bonding..

are electric radiators expensive to run?

Are Electric Radiators Expensive To Run?

Just like many home additions, the running costs of electric radiators varies largely on a number of factors. Great number of electric radiators typically comes with an in built thermostat which is designed to turn itself off automatically when not in use in order to save energy.

However the energy provider’s set electricity charge tariff will also have a great influence on an electric radiator’s running cost. Let’s take a look at the running costs of an electric radiator!

A 600 Watt electric radiator ( on a standard electricity tariff) will usually have a running cost ranging between 4 to 6 pence each hour. However you should also take note that this scenario might change in situations whereby the electric radiator is not calling for heat the full 60 minutes of each hour. And this is more likely to be the situation as the thermostat is programmed in such a way that enables it to turn itself off immediately there’s an achievement of your required room temperature level - usually within 10 minutes from the time it was switched on. As a result of this, the running cost per hour of electric radiators will be greatly reduced to just about 1 to 2 pence.

It’s also important to note that enhancing the insulation of your home can go a long way to add to the heat retention value of each room. Consequently, the duration at which the electric radiator calls more heating will be significantly reduced, which in turn, implies a lower electricity bill.

Another key factor that can play a huge role in saving on your heating bills is the programming as well as usage of your electric radiators. Every radiator comes with an independent digital thermostat with a number of 24/7 programming options to help achieve maximum efficiency. When the radiator is properly set according to your lifestyle, you can save as much as 50 percent on your heating bills.

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.

How much is a new fuse board?

Also commonly referred to as a consumer unit in recent times, a fuse box is responsible for controlling and allocating of the electricity in your home. They hold the power any time there’s an overload in one of the circuits which in turn, prevents fire as well as electrical damage. Fuse boxes are often incorporated in homes but consumer units are very rapidly replacing them. Therefore, when your fuse box breaks down, it’s always a smart decision to replace them with consumer units due to the fact that they’re safer and also comply with building regulations while also being a lot easier to use. If you’re extending your home, upgrading to a larger capacity model enables you to make use of more power with the power overloading. In this post, we’re going to cover the amount you’re expected to pay to replace or install a new fuse box or consumer unit as well as the factors that may affect the cost.

 

For a 10 way dual RCD consumer unit, the typical cost range will be between £250 to £600, meanwhile 15 way dual RCD consumer unit should cost within the range of £300 to £700. Overall, the smaller the house, the fewer the circuits that’ll be needed, hence the difference in the aforementioned prices.

 

There a number of factors that can affect the cost of replacing a fuse box. These factors includes the the size of the house in question ( the bigger the house , the more the circuits there are and the bigger the fuse box needed), the location ( for instance, places like London where there are higher demands are likely to be more expensive than other regions ).

how to rewire a house?

For most homeowners, rewiring a house is always a sore subject they’d prefer to avoid especially when they think of the expenses they’d have to incur or the mess and complexity that the project involves. However, this is a subject we’d all have to face sooner or later as an old wiring poses a lot of drawbacks, while an improper wiring can also prove to be more expensive and even cause more damage as it can lead to not only electrical shorts but also electrical fires. When a wire triggers a spark or a current overload, this can cause fire and the entire house may be down in ashes within a couple of minutes. Hence, one of the several reasons why house rewiring is just too important to ignore.

In this FAQ, we’re going to take you through the house rewiring process so as to ensure that your project is done to perfection. However, if you do not feel confident enough to pull this off, we’d strongly recommend you get in touch with a reliable electrical professional who can guarantee that a safe and effective work is done.

  • Firstly, you’d have to upgrade the main service panel to a minimum of 100 amps
  • Fit dedicated circuits in the service panel for all the home’s major appliances.
  • Allow for a space of about 6 to 8 feet between electrical outlets throughout the house in order to cut out the need to run extension cords which could be a fire hazard.
  • Install only three-prong type to avoid electrical shocks when fitting new outlets.
  • Using ground fault circuit interrupters, fit outlets in the bathrooms, kitchen as well as outdoors. These outlets will shut themselves out so as to prevent electrical shock when wet.
Can you rewire a house without an electrician?

The short and simple answer to this question is, no. If you’re a seasoned DIYer then you should probably know a thing or two about electrical works around your property. However, house rewiring works should only be carried out by a qualified and registered electrician for a handful of reasons. In this FAQ, we’re going to take an in depth look at a few reasons why a house rewiring project should always be tackled by a reliable professional.

 

  • Risk. Not only do you out your own health and that of your loved ones at risk when you attempt to complete electrical rewires on your own, but you also put your property at risk. Tackling electrical works involves a great danger. These dangers can come in different forms such as electrical wires electrocution, shock as well as fire. What’s more? Items in your home also possesses higher voltages, and when it comes to electrical wiring, the higher the voltage, the more dangerous the project becomes. Another tricky task to get around is hidden junction boxes as well as connections. Since these components are out of sight, the chances of you getting shocked increases rapidly. All these risks can only be mitigated when proper procedures are followed . therefore, if you decide to do electrical work on your home, then there’s the need to obtain necessary permits for completing the work. Once completed, the work done should be inspected by a licensed electrical inspector. However, the best way to reduce the risks is by hiring the services of a licensed electrician.
  • Safety. Electricians are trained to perfect their craft and comply with safety protocols. They’re also required to pass a licensing test so as to work as an electrician. The safety of your property and loved ones when it comes to your home’s electrical works can only be guaranteed when done by a qualified and registered electrician.
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.

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