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Swanscombe - DA10
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Swanscombe - DA10
Enquiry from: Tope O
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Test and certificate on 4 - 5 equipment
Dartford - DA2
Enquiry from: Patryk B
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
dear sir patryk budziak !! are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: flat do you have plans for the property available: yes how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 type of...
Dartford - DA2
Enquiry from: Patryk B
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Dartford - DA2
Enquiry from: Zaheer A
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
owner detached bedrooms 4 est west 1-3 months british gas are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the property available: yes how many bedrooms...
Swanscombe - DA10
Enquiry from: Praneet S
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Sell 1 Times Are you the home owner of that property? yes How many Bedrooms does that property have? 4 Is it detached, semi-detached or terraced? detatced Do you know which way your roof faces? South...
Dartford - DA1
Enquiry from: Joanie M
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are you the property owner: owner of the property is this for a residential or commerial building: domestic other forms: none please call to appoint
Dartford - DA1
Enquiry from: Janet J
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mrs requested quotes for electrical work from a electrician around dartford. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information bel...
Dartford - DA4
Enquiry from: Bobby S
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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 dartford area are you t...
Dartford - DA2
Enquiry from: Jordan D
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Hi, I hope you are well. We currently had a site located near yourself, which we need urgently PAT testing, the number of items is unknown, but it is approx. 100. The site address is - Carma...
Dartford - DA1
Enquiry from: Karen E
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
call any time. roof faces: east-west 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 pa...
Dartford - DA1
Enquiry from: Karen E
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
call any time. roof faces: east-west 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 pa...
Dartford - DA2
Enquiry from: Lynne F
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the previous owners have a wire mid way up my bedroom wall above a shelf which powers two lamps. i would like this capped off as i want to remove the shelf and wallpaper the wall. also, the dimmer swi...
Dartford - DA1
Enquiry from: George D
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you have plans for the property available: yes how many bedrooms does the property have: 5+ type of the roof you are lookin...
Dartford - DA1
Enquiry from: Stephen B
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
customer made an enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed via phone at 14:27 mr lives in the dartford area solar pv panels not sure how many panels they need little to no shading please call t...
Dartford - DA1
Enquiry from: George D
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you have plans for the property available: yes how many bedrooms does the property have: 5+ type of the roof you are lookin...
Dartford - DA1
Enquiry from: Steven N
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
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 the property have: 3-4 type of the roof you are ...
Dartford - DA1
Enquiry from: Mike B
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
10 panel solar 5.2kw battery are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you have plans for the property available: yes how many bedrooms does the property have: ...
Swanscombe - DA10
Enquiry from: Claudia M
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
customer made an online enquiry solar electricity. ms confirmed interest via email/sms/ roof space available little to no shading ms lives in swanscombe area please call to arrange appointment and di...
Dartford - DA2
Enquiry from: Tariq Z
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mr requested quotes for solar hot water from a electrician around dartford. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information belo...
Dartford - DA4
Enquiry from: Neville M
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
customer living in dartford area made an enquiry for solar electricity quotes via one of our websites. customer confirmed interest / via phone at 15:36 roof space available no shading please call to...
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.
View our Electrician cost guide View our Electrician adviceElectrician job | Electrician cost in 2025 |
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Electrician in Dartford | £170-£280 |
Solar thermal in Dartford | £3,000-£4,600 |
Electric heaters in Dartford | £1,250-£6,150 |
Rewiring a House in Dartford | £2,209-£8,009 |
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Dartford | £110-£303 |
Electrical survey in Dartford | £150-£230 |
Solar battery in Dartford | £3,080-£5,390 |
Garden lighting in Dartford | £320-£480 |
Solar panels with battery in Dartford | £3,400-£5,100 |
Electric vehicle charger in Dartford | £100-£1,000 |
Asides from the fact that solar energy can be converted into electricity with the help of solar panels, there’s also another pretty cool way the sun’s power can be harnessed - solar thermal technologies. These technologies are able to convert sunlight into heat rather than power and these are in fact the very first solar energy products that were commercialized in the United Kingdom. Solar thermal panels, in a similar way to solar PVs, can help in minimizing your carbon footprint while also assisting you to save good money on your energy bills by providing the much needed coverage for your heating needs with the help of a renewable energy source that’s totally free.
Solar thermal panels provides some great benefits which is capable of making all homeowners in the UK consider installing one in their respective homes. Let’s take a closer look at these benefits.
✓ When compared to solar PV panels, they’re a more affordable heating option and also have a shorter payback period.
✓ Solar thermal panels are more efficient than PV panels due to the fact that the heat waves are able to hold more energy than sunlight and also because there’s no electricity transformation process.
✓ Solar thermal panels are able to operate in cold climates, strong wind as well as overcast weather, and make use of an energy storage system.
✓ They can help you save about 600kg of carbon dioxide emissions on an annual basis.
✓ Although most of the solar thermal panel systems come with a warranty usually within the range of 5 to 10 years, they’re able to last up to 25 years. What’s more? The require just a little maintenance, meaning the main cost you’d have to worry about is the cost of installation.
Obviously the performance of a solar thermal system will vary depending on the location of the home, the insulation of the property, and your own hot water requirements. Solar thermal panels are capable of providing all of your hot water requirements from April to September. They will still make a contribution to your hot water needs for the rest of the year, but in general you will need a backup system to further heat the water in the colder months.
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.
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 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.
When it comes to the electric vehicles world, one of the most common questions that’s usually asked is - how to charge my electric car? If you’ve carried out some research, you’d would have seen terms like level 1, level 2 or level 3 being thrown around. In this post, we’re going to consider the meaning of an ev fast charger to give you more insight into the electric vehicles world. Let’s take a look!
As the name suggests, fast charger is an electric vehicle charger that’s a lot faster than the average ev charger. These incredibly powerful units can have your vehicle charged to 80 percent within an hour depending on the model and capacity of your car while also being highly convenient for those who are always on the go. So what’s the difference between rapid and fast car chargers?
Generally, fast car chargers are available in two varieties which includes - the 7kW which is the most popular option used in homes, or 22kW which is commonly used in supermarkets as well as shopping centres. While 7kW takes up within 4 - 6 hours to charge an ev battery to 100 percent, 22kW will take about 1 - 2 hours to do the same. Most fast devices will be AC, there are also some DC ones available as well. What’s more? A large majority of fast car chargers are untethered. This implies that the cable isn’t connected to the device allowing you to make use of your own. This can, at times, make it a lot more convenient than rapid chargers which makes use of tethered cables.
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.
How Many Solar Panels And Batteries To Power A House?
Do you wish to know the number of solar panels and batteries sufficient for a house? Well, this is a frequently asked question in the solar world which would be very difficult to provide an accurate answer. This is basically down to the fact that all homes are unique with different sizes as well as amount of daily energy requirements. As a result, the number of solar panels and batteries needed would be unique to the house in question. However, we’ll consider the varying influencing factors that will go a long way to help calculate the number of panels and batteries needed to power a house.
First and foremost, let’s take a look at the solar panels. You’d have to start here by putting into consideration all household appliances that makes use of power in the house to get a good idea of how many that’ll be needed.
• How Many Watts Is Being Used In The House On A Daily Basis?
To determine this, 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.
• What Is The Number Of The Peak Sunlight Hours At The House’s Location?
Having in mind that the solar panels only work when under direct sunlight, the first step to determine the peak sunlight hours. Once determined, you can then multiply the figure in hours by the house’s hourly energy usage and divide by the solar panel’s wattage.
Overall for a 1500 square foot house, the number of solar panels that’ll be required should fall around 15 to 18.
Meanwhile for batteries, there are also some factors to be considered to determine the number of batteries that is required to power a house. These factors include the house’s power or electricity usage, the period of time in which the battery will be used as well as the battery’ specifications.
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