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Uxbridge - UB8
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Good morning, I need electrician works. Could you please contact me ASAP? Regards, Fe
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Uxbridge - UB8
Enquiry from: Felicidade L
Start Date: Immediate
Good morning, I need electrician works. Could you please contact me ASAP? Regards, Fe
Uxbridge - UB8
Enquiry from: JP N
Start Date: Immediate
hello. i would like to install direct flow reverse osmosis water filter under sink. this filter needs a power supply. would like to know whether it is possible to feed off built-in dishwasher or fridg...
Uxbridge - UB8
Enquiry from: Fiona C
Start Date: Immediate
customer in the uxbridge 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 p...
Uxbridge - UB10
Enquiry from: Praful K
Start Date: Immediate
homeowner solar battery supplied and fitted please contact to appoint
Uxbridge - UB10
Enquiry from: Khader M
Start Date: Immediate
homeowner solar pv panels south facing roof no obstructions no shading roof space available supplied and fitted please contact to appoint
Uxbridge - UB10
Enquiry from: Avril P
Start Date: Less than one month
pat testing, office, laundrette, guest suite, tools etc are you the property owner: other property type: commercial how old is the property: 1970-2000 time scale: less than one month how many bedroom...
Uxbridge - UB8
Enquiry from: GOPINATH N
Start Date: Immediate
Boiler’s switch fuse is gone
Uxbridge - UB10
Enquiry from: Prafulchandra K
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity. homeowner confirmed via sms at 11:36 homeowner lives in the uxbridge area. solar panels roof space available not sure on what kw they want so pl...
Uxbridge - UB8
Enquiry from: Graham M
Start Date: Immediate
customer in uxbridge areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for solar hot water.confirmed interest via online.please call to arrange appointment are you the p...
Uxbridge - UB8
Enquiry from: Graham M
Start Date: Immediate
customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and are waiting to be contacted. mr lives in the uxbridge area. solar pv panels roof space available no shading to roof please call to discuss th...
Uxbridge - UB10
Enquiry from: Arasakone A
Start Date: Immediate
mr requested quotes for solar hot water from a electrician around uxbridge. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information belo...
Uxbridge - UB10
Enquiry from: Arasakone A
Start Date: Immediate
customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and are waiting to be contacted. homeowner lives in the uxbridge area. solar pv panels roof space available no shading to roof please call to dis...
Uxbridge - UB10
Enquiry from: James C
Start Date: Immediate
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
Uxbridge - UB9
Enquiry from: Helen G
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: none please call to appoint
Uxbridge - UB10
Enquiry from: Linda V
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: none please call to appoint
Uxbridge - UB10
Enquiry from: Sandro d
Start Date: Immediate
customer made an online enquiry for solar hot water and confirmed on email they would like a call with a electrician to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the prope...
Uxbridge - UB10
Enquiry from: Danny B
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 electrician.confirmed inte...
Uxbridge - UB10
Enquiry from: Danny B
Start Date: Immediate
customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and is waiting to be contacted. mr lives in the uxbridge area. solar pv panels roof space available, not sure on what kw they want no shading to ...
Uxbridge - UB10
Enquiry from: Zaro M
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: gas boiler replacement agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to ...
Uxbridge - UB10
Enquiry from: Linda V
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: none please call to appoint
How much do Electricians charge? Prices for Electricians in 2024 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 2024 |
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Electrician in Uxbridge | £199-£294 |
Solar thermal in Uxbridge | £3,000-£4,600 |
Electric heaters in Uxbridge | £1,250-£6,150 |
Rewiring a House in Uxbridge | £3,209-£9,009 |
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Uxbridge | £150-£340 |
Electrical survey in Uxbridge | £120-£180 |
Solar battery in Uxbridge | £3,040-£5,195 |
Garden lighting in Uxbridge | £320-£480 |
Solar panels with battery in Uxbridge | £3,400-£5,100 |
Electric vehicle charger in Uxbridge | £100-£1,000 |
Like every other systems in your home, solar hot water systems will require periodic inspections as well as a regular maintenance in order to keep it running as efficiently as it should. Not only that, the various components will also require either repair or replacement from time to time. It’ll also be proactive to take the necessary precautions so as to prevent worrying issues like corrosion, scaling or freezing.
Is it a task you can handle on your own? Well, there are some inspections and maintenance activities you should be able to handle on your own, however, you’ll also require a qualified technician to carry out the more technical or complicated tasks. You should also take note that it may actually be more cost effective to have some systems replaced, shut off or removed completely than having it repaired. Here are some of the essential inspections that should be carried out on solar system components. They include:
✓ Collector soiling. Periodic cleaning of your collectors is important especially in dry and dusty climates.
✓ Plumbing, ductwork and wire connections. Check the pipe connections for fluid leaks. Examine duct connections and seals. Also make sure that all wire connections are tight.
✓ Roof penetrations. Flashing and sealant around the roof penetration should be checked to see that it’s in a good shape.
✓ Collector shading. Check for shading of the collectors on annual basis as this may greatly affect their performance.
✓ Support structures. Examine all bolts and nuts which connects the support structures to the collectors for tightness.
✓ Heat transfer fluids. Anti freeze solutions in liquid solar heating collectors will have to be replaced periodically. And this right here is a task that’s best handled by a licensed technician.
Most people want to connect solar panels to a battery when they’re not at home all day to use the electricity they generate, or generate more than they consume over a day. Solar batteries are a great way to maximise the savings on your energy bills since you can use every unit of electricity you generate.
If you want to connect your solar panels to a battery, the best – and safest – way is to ask an MCS-registered company to do it for you. They’ve had lots of training and hold qualifications in handling electricity and installing solar batteries, so they will be able to recommend the best battery for your solar panels and for the among of electricity you use. Some of the brands they might recommend include Tesla, SolarEdge and SolaX, but there are many more to choose from. If you want to send electricity to the grid from your battery to receive Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments, it’s also worth leaving installation up to a registered installer. This is because you might not be eligible for payments if your battery wasn’t installed by an MCS-registered company.
However, if you do want to have a go at connecting your solar panels to a battery, it’s worth finding out whether your system is ‘storage ready’. Most relatively new systems will be, since batteries are becoming more commonplace. If your solar panels are storage ready, they will have an inverter that can easily have a battery added to it. If this is the case, then you should be able to buy the solar battery you want and follow the manufacturer's instructions to install it.
But it’s worth remembering that electricity is extremely dangerous when handled improperly. If you don’t get the solar battery connected properly and something goes wrong, it could cause a fire or you could electrocute yourself. If a fire breaks out due to your battery, it’s unlikely that your home insurance company would pay out since you connected the battery yourself. That’s why it’s always worth speaking to a registered installer to install a solar battery storage system for you.
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.
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.
If you’re about to acquire an electrical safety certificate, it’s quite normal to be a bit curious about the length of time the certificate is expected to last for. Well, this is also a bit tricky as the duration is determined by your type of property. In this post, we aim to shed more light into this topic in order to give you a detailed insight and help you make informed decisions moving forward.
As earlier stated, the validity of your electrical safety certificate or report is based on the type of property you own. In event whereby you happen to have tenants living in the property, the electrical safety certificate will last for 5 years or with every change of tenancy, depending on whichever comes first. However, in the event whereby you happen to live in your property, the electrical safety certificate is going to remain valid for 10 years. What’s more? For commercial properties, the electrical safety certificate is also valid for only 5 years. Meanwhile for caravans and swimming pools, the electrical safety certificate possesses a shorter lifespan of just 3 year and 1 year respectively.
The suggested length of validity is only the industry standard. And as such, landlords are not under any legal obligation to get their electrical safety certificate updated at the aforementioned times. According to the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1985, landlords are only required to keep the electrical wiring in proper condition at all times. It does not in any form require landlords to get an electrical safety report or certificate.
One of the primary reasons why you need to get an electrical certificate is that you may not be allowed to show legal proof that the wiring and electrical set up in your property was in the best possible condition in the event of an electrical accident. Several insurance companies will not accept your claims if you’re unable to present the electrical safety certificate.
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.
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.
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..
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