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Greentech Renewables

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Greentech Renewables specialises in the design and installation of bespoke Solar PV systems for your home or business. We ...
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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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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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At Immaculate Improvements, we specialize in cutting-edge solar battery solutions, helping homeowners and businesses acros...
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Atomus Electrical

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Qualified Electrician, Army veteran after 23 years service. Safety focused, will provide you with a service of the highest...
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Phase 3 Electrical

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Phase 3 Electrical Installations Ltd is a family owned NICEIC Approved Contractor based in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire....

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27 Apr

Electric | Internal & External work

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Steph W

Start Date: Immediate

ev charger installation. i have the charging wallbox so just need someone to fit it are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached

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03 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: David D

Start Date: Immediate

Hello. We require 3 PIR sensors supplying and installing and a light installing. Darwen St James Primary School. David

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06 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Alan N

Start Date: Immediate

2 No. living room lights replacing with bought uplighter style. There will be some accommodation works to fix the lights to the ceiling and some making good to the plaster surround

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07 Apr

Electric | Internal & External work

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Toni-Ann G

Start Date: Immediate

have just moved in the home, would like to have the electrics checked over. extractor fan isn't working and needs repairing. have noticed the lights flicking in a couple of rooms and to look at the el...

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15 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Nicola B

Start Date: Immediate

I have a ceiling light that needs to be installed, it’s quite big and has 20 glass bauble heads that need putting on. The cord for it is far too long and I would need it shortening before it goes up...

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07 Mar

Electric Vehicle Charger

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Matthew L

Start Date: Immediate

hi, i am looking for supply and installation of a wallbox pulsar ev charger. can this be this installed this month before the end of the olev grant scheme? house style: choose an option what is the di...

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06 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Adam D

Start Date: Immediate

make safe a failed light switch that has left live cabling exposed. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you n...

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04 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Simon H

Start Date: Immediate

*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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15 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Mrs K

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customer made an enquiry for solar hot water and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a professional.mr lives in the darwen area and would like a call to discuss options.see belo...

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25 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Wayne S

Start Date: Immediate

New shower installed needs connection to power supply

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31 May

Electric | Internal & External work

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Robert D

Start Date: Immediate

Socket repair downstairs

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16 May

Electric | Internal & External work

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Graham D

Start Date: Immediate

partial rewiring of sockets and light are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require any rewiring in the property: yes do you need any sockets replaced: yes p...

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28 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Michelle P

Start Date: Immediate

customer in the darwen area made an enquiry a couple of projects including solar hot water.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the pro...

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24 Aug

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Rachel K

Start Date: Less than one month

enquirer: property buyer general information: current owner and occupier can't tell me when the house was last re wired number of bedrooms: 4 time scale: less than one month please call to appoint

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24 Jul

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Carol B

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner Number of bedrooms: 1

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13 Jan

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Janet B

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Tenant General information: Project type: Emergency Fault Finding/Repair

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31 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Janet B

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner General information: i am looking for a price for a new consumer unit please. Project type:

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29 Nov

Electric | Internal & External work

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: George F

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner General information: Fit two new light fittings. One Hall One Landing.Fittings are provided.' Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Do you ...

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21 Aug

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Kirsty H

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Buyer Number of bedrooms: 3 Time scale: Immediate Please call to appoint

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16 Jul

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Darwen - BB3

Enquiry from: Anthony S

Start Date: Immediate

Run surface mounted supply from consumer unit to Single Oven. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace How many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 Bedrooms Are you lo...

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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 Darwen is:

£2,053

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2025
Electrician in Darwen £175-£255
Solar thermal in Darwen £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Darwen £751-£1,151
Rewiring a House in Darwen £2,625-£4,025
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Darwen £135-£207
Electrical survey in Darwen £150-£230
Solar battery in Darwen £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Darwen £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Darwen £5,200-£7,550
Electric vehicle charger in Darwen £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

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.
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..

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 much is the Powerwall 2?
The Tesla Powerwall 2.0 is the second solar battery storage system from Elon Musk’s EV and clean energy company. It’s larger and more expensive than the original Powerwall, but it can store more electricity. So how much is the Powerwall 2.0? With installation, it will set you back between £6,500 and £9,000. But is it worth it? We’ll go through some of the top features so you can make your decision. The Powerwall 2 has a huge useable capacity of 13.5kWh. Most other solar batteries on the market have a capacity of around 4-6.5kWh, so it’s no surprise that it’s also one of the most expensive. If you’ve got a standard-size solar panel system on an average-sized home, you might not need a battery with such a big storage capacity. The Tesla Powerwall 2.0 is the only solar battery available in the UK to provide your home with an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) if you add the Backup Gateway 2. This means that if there’s a power cut, you won’t lose power – because your battery will keep running. It can also scan the weather forecast, so if there’s a storm it will ensure that your solar panels charge the battery in case you get a power cut. So while the Powerwall 2 is the probably the most expensive solar battery you can buy in the UK, if you live in a part of the country with a particular problem the power cuts or you have a large solar panel system, it might just be worth spending the money on it.
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.

Can solar thermal panels provide enough hot water for my home?

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.

how does electric central heating work?

How Does Electric Central Heating Work?

An electric central heating works to provide a number of benefits for you. These benefits include the following:

lSpace Heating

• The storage heaters work during the night to store electricity which would be used to heat up the heat retaining bricks. This, in turn, will release this energy throughout the day to warm up the room.

• There are also electric radiators which works to deliver on-demand heat and as a result, economy tariffs are totally avoided. It will generate heat by itself rather than storing it and with the controls, you can easily determine the amount of heat to be released when you require it.

• There is the wet electric system options as well which comes with water filled radiators. This operates in a similar way to normal radiators, however, it makes use of electricity to heat up the water.

lWater Heating

• An electric boiler operates in a very similar manner to other boiler types, just that it makes use of electricity as its fuel. Here, the water is warmed by a heating element and the water is later moved to several radiator throughout the house by a pump. These electric boiler types earns you tariff savings as you’ll be able to heat water at night.

• Heat pumps geothermal or air source, redistributes heat instead of creating it. Heat pumps are powered by electricity and it works by absorbing heat either from the air or ground which it then channels it through a pump. This can then be incorporated in heating either water or a room.

• A dedicated immersion heater is another water heating option. Here, the heating element is positioned inside a hot water cylinder. In a similar fashion to a kettle, the element heats the nearby water. Immersion heater can act either as a backup or your main heating element.

Is electric heating suitable for my home?

There are a range of variables that will determine which heating system is best for your home, such as the level of insulation and size of rooms. However, electric heating is suitable for many homes. Electric boilers are very compact and do not need a flue. Underfloor heating is effective at heating rooms of any size.

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