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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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At Hennessey Electrical Ltd we provide a seamless, end-to-end solution for renewable energy, combining expert solar panel ...
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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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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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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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We are Gas Engineer Specialists who deal with all aspects of heating. We provide high quality work and customer service bu...

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13 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Preston - PR4

Enquiry from: Anne B

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Run armoured cable from garage to shed (approx 5metres outside), fit distribution board, fit 4 outdoor lanterns, fit 5 double sockets, 2 ceiling lights and switches, and fused spur for an air con unit...

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23 Sep

Electric | Internal & External work

Preston - PR4

Enquiry from: Kelly J

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Outside light to be disconnected and removed or a replacement light fitted, whichever is the cheapest.

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28 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Preston - PR4

Enquiry from: Graeme F

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 other forms: ground source heat pumps agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call t...

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27 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Preston - PR4

Enquiry from: Matthew P

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Quote for burglar alarm for 3 doors please.

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17 Jun

Electric | Internal & External work

Preston - PR3

Enquiry from: Clare H

Start Date: Immediate

Just moved in! Some light fittings not working and some need moving. TV wires need removing.

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13 Jun

Electric | Internal & External work

Preston - PR4

Enquiry from: Robert A

Start Date: Immediate

I need 2 swa cables putting in 1 to a 32amp hottub socket and one to a consumer unit in the garage on separate rcds I can send pictures and measurements there will be access under the floor in the hou...

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27 Apr

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Preston - PR1

Enquiry from: Barry L

Start Date: Less than one month

pat test of a tv that's intended for use within a rest home are you the property owner: other property type: other how old is the property: unknown time scale: less than one month how many bedrooms: ...

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03 Apr

Electric | Internal & External work

Preston - PR4

Enquiry from: Ian P

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disconnect electrical supply from old shed and connect supply to new shed are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you need any sockets replaced: no do you require ...

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29 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Preston - PR3

Enquiry from: Patrick L

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Good morning. I am enquiring about gaining some experience as an ‘electricians mate’ for a few weeks for free. I am currently on the 4 step Trade Skills 4 you course for adults to qualify as an e...

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28 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Preston - PR3

Enquiry from: Roger a

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replace 2 electric connected smoke detectors are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets replaced...

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28 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Preston - PR4

Enquiry from: Les M

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replace integrated smoke alarms that appear to be faulty, work needs to be done within the next 48 hours. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require any r...

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23 Mar

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Preston - PR4

Enquiry from: Susan C

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An EICR for my rental property

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23 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Preston - PR3

Enquiry from: Jim W

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Double Switch Socket broken. Replacement required.

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23 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Preston - PR4

Enquiry from: Gillian M

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Ceiling light installed to replace existing fitting

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22 Mar

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Preston - PR2

Enquiry from: Zubair H

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full rewire of the house build in 1970 are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 bedrooms are you looking to have the...

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20 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Preston - PR4

Enquiry from: Paul R

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Four existing 2 gang sockets boxes replacing and sinking into wall

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10 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Preston - PR4

Enquiry from: Karen S

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EIRC needed for my property I rent in Kirkham.

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08 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Preston - PR3

Enquiry from: Shelley S

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outside lights putting up pls are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets replaced: yes plea...

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22 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Preston - PR2

Enquiry from: Imran P

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customer in preston area has requested that we arrange quotes for their solar hot water project.they are considering various options and would like to discuss with a electrician directly.please call t...

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19 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Preston - PR4

Enquiry from: Ian H

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plug socket moving plus installing an outdoor socket too at same location as indoor socket. this week needed are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require a...

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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 Preston is:

£2,171

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2025
Electrician in Preston £300-£460
Solar thermal in Preston £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Preston £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Preston £2,625-£4,025
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Preston £135-£207
Electrical survey in Preston £150-£230
Solar battery in Preston £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Preston £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Preston £5,200-£7,550
Electric vehicle charger in Preston £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

which home EV charger?

If you are thinking of buying an electric vehicle, then one of the first things you’d have to put into consideration is charging. When it comes to charging of your electric vehicle, doing it at home is one of the most convenient things that comes with it. Not only do you get to avoid the fuel stations, but you’d also get to drive a car in a much cheaper way. Fitting an EV charger or wallbox at your residential space gives you the option to add miles to your battery in a lot faster manner than making use of a three pin plug. In fact, there are also some chargers that offers a lot more than just being a fast way to charge your vehicle.

 

So which home ev charger should you use? There are a wide range of options available in the market today, however you can get the perfect match for your vehicle by answering these few questions:

  • Can you park two cars side by side? If yes, then a tethered charger might just be your most suitable option. A tethered cable is one that’s always connected to your home’s charger. One of the major benefits of using this is that you can get home and plug the charger straight it without having to fetch the cable or carry it around.
  • Is size and design crucial? If yes, then you can consider wallbox chargers or untethered wallboxes which are smaller in size and minimalist in design.
  • What if your WiFi isn’t accessible? If your WiFi signal is poor in the spot where the charger is to installed but your mobile phone signal is good, then Ohme is a good option to consider.
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.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

The cost to charge an electric car in the UK varies between home, work and public charging.

For a typical electric car with a 60kWh battery and ~200 mile range:

  • Charging at home: Costs about £9.20 for a full charge. *
  • Charging at work: Many employers will install workplace charging points and typically offer free access throughout the day.
  • Charging at public locations: Public chargepoints at supermarkets or car parks are often free to use for the duration of your stay.
  • Rapid charging: Rapid charging points are normally found at motorway service stations and typically cost £6.50 for a 30 min, ~100 mile charge.

 

Charging an electric car at home costs about £9.20 for a full charge* and is the most convenient and cost-effective way to keep your car fully charged. Most drivers will charge their electric car overnight, waking up to a full battery every morning.

Average domestic electricity rate in the whole of the UK is about 17p per kWh.

Fully charging a 60kWh electric car will cost between £9.00 and £9.90 (depending on where you live) and give you about 200 miles of range.

* Costs calculated at 17p/kWh based on usable battery is ~54kWh (90%).

Can I fit electrics in my garden shed?

It might be possible to fit electrics in your shed, depending on where it is and what it’s made of. You should get in touch with a qualified electrician to find out whether it’s possible. Never attempt to run electrical cable from your house to an outbuilding!

does a 1960 house need rewiring?

Unlike in houses built in the 1970s where a good majority of the houses will not need to be rewired, for houses built in the 1960s you’d probably need to rewire the entire house unless the wiring is the modern PVCu coated type. Generally, the homes built especially in the 1960s and 1970s brought about enormous changes. This is because over the years our way of living began to change and as a result, our need for electricity became even greater. In response to this, the electrical systems we incorporate needed to change in order to match the new set standards.

 

In the 1960s, the amperage normally used was increased to 100, which enables home and property owners to power their dishwasher, microwave as well as refrigerator all on one circuit. However, while this may be a remarkable improvement for our grand parents, this is just enough to cater for our modern day appliances. In recent times, new homes are constructed using a wide range of dedicated circuits due to the fact that each of our appliances makes use of much more electricity to function. Consequently because the 100 amp panels of the 1960s possessed restricted space for breakers, home and property owners who still had the units in their homes will inevitably require a sub panel or a new panel entirely - meaning a total rewiring of their property.

 

Furthermore in the 1960s, builders turned to aluminium from the previously used copper as it was a great conductor and also happens to be relatively cheap. However, after a couple of years a host of electrical fires cropped up in houses that are wired using aluminium. It was later discovered that when the switch to aluminium was made, the light switches or receptacles which were originally made for the previously used copper was overlooked. It was learned that there’s a corrosive chemical reaction that arises as a result of the two dissimilar metals when connected. Hence, the more reason why aluminium wired houses in the 1960s needs to be rewired.

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 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.
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.

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