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Home improvements .Solar PV ,Tesla battery, Battery storage
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MIDC kitchens,design supply and fit kitchens. We can supply all types of kitchens from ultra modern to classic. We als...

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28 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Rebeca M

Start Date: Immediate

Full Rewired of a 2 bedroom house.

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27 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Royford Y

Start Date: Immediate

customer in orpington areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for solar hot water.confirmed interest via sms and email at 27/04/2023 15:03.please call to arran...

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09 Dec

Solar Panel and Battery

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Mitch R

Start Date: Less than one month

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

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06 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Michelle W

Start Date: Immediate

Call back anytime. Roof faces: SW Type of building: Semi-detached Number of bedrooms: 4 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. Hot water tank: Yes How became...

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10 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Rohit S

Start Date: Immediate

call back anytime. roof faces: se type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 4 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. hot water tank: yes how became inte...

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01 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Terry G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

call back anytime. roof faces: south type of building: semi-detached number of bedrooms: 3 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. how became interested in sol...

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30 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Lara S

Start Date: Immediate

Type of house: Semi-Detached | Has space on roof: Yes | Looking for battery: Yes | Finance Help: Yes

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27 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Liza C

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customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and is waiting to be contacted. mrs lives in the orpington area. solar pv panels roof space available, not sure on what kw they want no shading t...

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09 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Gary N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

solar panel installation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 type of...

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08 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Al P

Start Date: Less than one month

call anytime. roof faces: sw 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 panels: s...

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08 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Roberto B

Start Date: Immediate

pass: 4 - call anytime roof faces: south type of building: semi-detached number of bedrooms: 4 possible shading: no not a listed building. in conservation area; will be applying for consent ...

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30 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Gary N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

solar panel installation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 type of...

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27 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Al P

Start Date: Less than one month

call anytime. roof faces: sw 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 panels: s...

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25 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Roberto B

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pass: 4 - call anytime roof faces: south type of building: semi-detached number of bedrooms: 4 possible shading: no not a listed building. in conservation area; will be applying for consent ...

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25 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Milaim N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry solar electricity. homeowner confirmed interest via roof space available little to no shading homeowner lives in orpington area please call to arrange appointment and ...

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25 May

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Milaim N

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 electrician.confirmed inte...

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24 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Orpington - BR5

Enquiry from: Raj S

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an online enquiry solar electricity. homeowner confirmed interest via /phone roof space available little to no shading homeowner lives in orpington area please call to arrange appointme...

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18 May

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Izabella D

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miss requested quotes for electrical re-wiring from a electrician around orpington. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the informat...

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18 May

Electric | Internal & External work

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Izabella D

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customer made an enquiry for electrical work and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a electrician.miss lives in the orpington area and would like a call to discuss options.see ...

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18 May

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Orpington - BR6

Enquiry from: Izabella D

Start Date: Immediate

how much would it cost for a survey and full electrical rewire for a 2.5 bed bungalow? are you the property owner: property buyer how many bedrooms: 1-2 time scale: immediate property type: semi detac...

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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 Orpington is:

£2,286

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2025
Electrician in Orpington £170-£280
Solar thermal in Orpington £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Orpington £1,250-£6,150
Rewiring a House in Orpington £2,209-£8,009
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Orpington £110-£303
Electrical survey in Orpington £150-£230
Solar battery in Orpington £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Orpington £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Orpington £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Orpington £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

Which solar battery is the best?
With so many different solar batteries on the market these days, it can be difficult to know which solar battery is the best. Luckily, we’ve picked out some of the best solar batteries on the market so you can take a look at their stats and figure out which one is best for you. Powervault 3: 8 kWh model This lithium-polymer solar battery has a useable capacity of 8 kWh and a depth of discharge (Dod) of 100%. It’s covered by warranty for 10 years. Cost: From £7,020 Tesla Powerwall 2.0 The famous Tesla Powerwall has a huge useable capacity of 13.5 kWh and also has a 10-year warranty, with a guarantee that it will work at 70% capacity during those 10 years. It’s a lithium-ion battery. Cost: From £6,500 Powervault 3: 4 kWh version This more modest solar battery from Powervault has a capacity of 4 kWh, but benefits from the same warranty length and DoD as its 8 kWh brother. Cost: From £4,470 SolaX 3.3 This more affordable solar battery from SolaX has a 10-year warranty and a good DoD of 90%. Cost: From £4,010 LG Chem RESU 6.5 LG are an up-and-coming player in the solar market and their 6.5 kWh battery is one of the most affordable on the market. Its DoD is 90% and it comes with a 10-year warranty. Cost: From £3,043 To decide which solar battery is best for you, you need to consider:
  • The power of your solar panel system – there's no point buying a higher capacity battery if your system will never generate enough electricity to charge it
  • How often you think you will need to charge your battery
  • Your budget
  • Whether you care about having the latest technology and a recognisable brand name
When you’ve made these decisions, you can narrow down your choices. It’s also worth asking a few MCS-registered installers for their opinions on what they think would be best. Of course, they want to sell you whichever brand they supply, but they probably chose this for a reason. Ask them to give you a few pros and cons for the brands they recommend and see if this matches up with your research.
How to add new power sockets to a room?

If you’re thinking about adding new power sockets to your room, then you’ve come to the right place! This task can be a very tricky one especially if you don’t know how to go about it. If you don’t have the skills or experience necessary to pull this off, then we’d strongly recommend you hire the services of qualified and licensed electrician who can guarantee the best results for help. In this guide, we’re going to take you through the numerous steps you’d have to take to make sure your new power sockets is added successfully. Let’s take a look!

  • All the power to the working area at the primary electrical panel should be turned off.
  • Identify the cut area for individual electrical box.
  • Pilot saw blade by drilling corner holes
  • Drill into framing for wiring, if required
  • Connect electrical wires to the electrical panel from the outlet box holes, pulling four feet through the wall.
  • Attach white wires to silver screws as well as black wires to brass screws and also the ground wire.
  • Incorporate electrical tape to tape around the box
  • Connect the box to the wall and cover with the outlet plate
  • Carry out the process for individual outlet needed
  • De-energize the entire electrical panel by shutting off the house’s main breaker
  • Fit an arc volt breaker by connecting white and black wire to the breaker
  • Connect white wire from the new breaker directly onto the neutral bar of the electrical panel
  • Finally, you can turn the main breaker back on.

 

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 are the benefits of electric heating?

Electric heating has several benefits. It can be paired with renewable electricity generation, so the electricity used to heat your home will be sustainable. Underfloor heating is very efficient and can be cheaper than comparable gas or oil fired systems.

How long do home solar batteries last?
How long home solar batteries last depends on the type of battery you have and how often it’s charged and discharged (when electricity is fed into it, then used later on). Generally speaking, a home solar battery should last between 5 and 15 years. Lithium-ion batteries last longer than lead acid batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are more common these days because they’re more cost effective. A lead acid battery is the cheaper option at around £2,000, but it’s likely to last between 5-8 years. On the other hand, a lithium-ion battery may set you back around £4,000, but will last between 11-15 years. So you can see that it’s well worth choosing a lithium-ion home solar battery. It’s also worth considering that a solar battery’s lifespan will be reduced if you over-discharge it. When your home solar battery is installed, you’ll be left a manual which will tell you its depth of discharge, or DoD. This means how much you can use the battery before recharging it – it's not as simple as letting the battery run down to 0% then charging it again. In fact, this can significantly shorten your battery’s lifespan. If your solar battery system’s DoD is 80% and its capacity is 5kW, make sure you charge it before you use up 4kW to help prolong its life. Luckily, most lithium-ion batteries have a DoD of 80% or more, so you don’t need to worry about not being able to use much of the electricity stored in your home solar battery. This is another reason to use them over lead acid batteries, because their DoD can be as low as 50%.
how much is an electrical safety certificate?

What an electrical safety certificate offers both home and property owners as well as tenants is peace of mind. However, if you’re going to get an electrical certificate, you’d probably want to know just how much it’s going to cost. In this post, we aim to give you an idea of the electrical safety certificate pricing in order to help you make a budget and start planning. Let’s take a look!


Generally, the cost of getting an electrical safety certificate in the UK is usually within the range of £80 to about £150 for a medium sized home. With that in mind, it’s also important to note that the price you’ll have to pay to acquire an electrical safety certificate is based on a number of factors which includes the complexity of the job, the size of your property amongst many others. All home and property owners including landlords should invest in getting an electrical safety certificate. The certificate can only be legally issued by a qualified and certified electrician and it must document that all electrical appliances as well as connectors within a property are totally safe and in a proper working condition. What’s more? More often than not, an electrical safety certificate test will most likely be completed in less than 24 hours.


The Electrical Safety report bring to life an concerns as regards the status of all electrical appliances and circuits. At present, it isn’t a legal requirement for home owners. However for landlords, it is an obligation to acquire an up to date Electrical Safety Certificate.

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 is solar thermal?

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.

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