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21 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Pathhead - EH37

Enquiry from: Matthew M

Start Date: Immediate

solar PV & battery Storage Solutions

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08 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Pathhead - EH37

Enquiry from: Simon E

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry solar electricity. mr confirmed interest via roof space available little to no shading mr lives in pathhead area please call to arrange appointment and discuss are you...

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10 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Pathhead - EH37

Enquiry from: Matthew M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity. mr confirmed via sms at 14:33 mr confirmed via email at 14:33 mr lives in the pathhead area. solar panels roof space available not sure on what ...

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24 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Pathhead - EH37

Enquiry from: Roslynn N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed via phone at 14:06 ms lives in the pathhead area solar pv panels not sure how many panels they need little to no shading please call t...

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17 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Pathhead - EH37

Enquiry from: Jackie W

Start Date: Immediate

replace an old fuse box with new consumer unit. had one quote and confirmed wiring is fine are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require any rewiring i...

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07 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Pathhead - EH37

Enquiry from: Ian M

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner General information: wire storage heater. Project type: Other Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Terrace Do you require any rewiring in the prope...

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15 May

Electric | Internal & External work

Pathhead - EH37

Enquiry from: Anna A

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Tenant General information: An electrician told us last night that the reason our house trips all the

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25 Jan

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Dalkeith - EH22

Enquiry from: Roshan K

Start Date: Immediate

PAT testing in my house,

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11 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Dalkeith - EH22

Enquiry from: Robert P

Start Date: Immediate

Servicing of solar thermal system and quote for decommissioning of system if required

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23 Aug

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Dalkeith - EH22

Enquiry from: Andrea M

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Hello, looking to get a PAT test for a travel kettle and a laptop for my daughter as it's a residential requirement. Please could you give me an idea on price and when you could do it please? Email...

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02 Nov

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Silverburn - EH26

Enquiry from: Susan C

Start Date: Immediate

It's to have a camera PAT tested before using at a conference asap.

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23 Sep

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Lauder - TD2

Enquiry from: Hamish R

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Pat test in holiday cottage

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01 Aug

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Lauder - TD2

Enquiry from: Margot D

Start Date: Immediate

Items in 2 bedrooms to be PAT tested for new Scottish Government legislation in. Bed and Breakfast.

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11 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Dalkeith - EH22

Enquiry from: Lynette W

Start Date: Immediate

new cooker to be installed and need cable are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached do you require any rewiring in the property: yes do you need any sockets rep...

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03 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Tranent - EH34

Enquiry from: Alex C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer is interested in a ground mounted system. call back anytime. roof faces: south type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 7 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a...

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14 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Silverburn - EH26

Enquiry from: Sheree K

Start Date: Immediate

to change several electrical plug sockets, change 5 lift fittings and check outside lighting are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require any rewiring in th...

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14 Jan

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Edinburgh - EH17

Enquiry from: Esther C

Start Date: Immediate

To check that the sockets and other electrical items (e.g. extensions, lamp, electric piano) are safe to be used for work.

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10 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Milton Bridge - EH25

Enquiry from: Karen L

Start Date: Immediate

Electric vehicle charger Lead

wiring up electrical oven the fitting is in the wall just needs wired up are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other do you require any rewiring in the property: no do yo...

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09 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Edinburgh - EH13

Enquiry from: Christine M

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Bathroom Led lighting strip connection has been chewed by cat

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24 Oct

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Edinburgh - EH17

Enquiry from: Linda Y

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Dimplex cheriton electric fire no heating?, But light still on right hand corner .

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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 Pathhead is:

£1,958

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2025
Electrician in Pathhead £300-£460
Solar thermal in Pathhead £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Pathhead £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Pathhead £2,625-£4,025
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Pathhead £135-£207
Electrical survey in Pathhead £150-£230
Solar battery in Pathhead £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Pathhead £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Pathhead £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Pathhead £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

what is the best home EV charger?

If you’re planning to get an electric vehicle, the next thing that naturally comes to mind is getting a good charger with it. As a result, this is one of the most common questions asked when it comes to electric vehicles. We’ve put together this list of some great home ev chargers to help you make the best informed decision possible moving forward. Let’s take a look!

  • Charge Point Wi-Fi Enabled Level 2 EV Charger. If what you need is a faster charge for your car due to the high frequency of usage of the electric vehicle, then this charger might just be the best option for you. It’s claimed to charge electric vehicle batteries six times faster than a standard 120 volt home system. What’s more? The mobile application will inform you about the amount of charge your battery has regardless of your location. This feature can be of great benefit especially when you’re trying to determine whether to put in an additional hour at work or heat straight home.
  • Juice Box Pro 40 Level 2 EV Charger. This is a level 2 charger which features a web based charging control so as to allow you control the charging parts of your vehicle from anywhere, be it in the comfort of your home or office without having to go to the garage or parking lot.
  • Siemens VersiCharge VC30GRYU. This is an easy-to-use plug and play installation that comes with a mounting bracket if you happen to own a NEMA 50 receptacle. It boasts a charging time that’s 4 times faster than level 1 electric vehicle chargers and possess a charge delay feature or 2, 4, 6 or 8 hours.
Are there different types of solar thermal panels?

There are two different types: flat plate, where lots of thin tubes carry water through a flat absorber panel, and evacuated tube, where vacuum glass tubes capture the sun’s energy directly. There is little difference in performance between the two but evacuated tube panels do more obviously extrude from the roof.

Does a solar battery work in a power cut?

If you’re thinking of adding a solar battery to your home, you might be wondering whether or not it’s going to work in a power cut. If yes, then you’re not alone as this is one of the most common questions asked when it comes to solar batteries. In this post, we aim to provide you with a detailed answer to solve this concern once and for all.

The answer to this question is, it depends. The main reason why your solar batteries will usually not work or provide your home with the much-needed back up power is as a result of the several threats it poses. You should be aware that both your solar panels and battery are connected to the main grid. When a power cut occurs, your engineers will have to operate on the grid. If the solar panels or batteries are in operation at the period there’s a high chance the engineers would be electrocuted by the electricity that’s being produced. As a result of this, solar inverters are usually designed to automatically switch off once a power cut occurs. However, it should also be noted that if your solar battery possesses backup functionality, you’ll be able to make use of your solar energy in the event of a power cut. In other words, what determines if your home battery would work in a power cut is the availability or otherwise of a backup functionality.

Furthermore, you might also wish to know if your solar panels will continue to charge the battery in a power cut. Well, this depends on the type of backup system you possess. There are some more affordable batteries that are designed to automatically release their stored energy upon the detection of a power cut. And this is mostly because the battery inverter is usually smaller than the solar inverter which allows the energy from the solar inverter to the transmitted to the battery - risking an overload. However, if otherwise, then energy can continue to be transmitted to the battery until its fully charged.

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.

Do I need planning permission for solar thermal panels?

Most domestic solar thermal panels do not need planning permission and are covered by permitted development rights. There are restrictions on the size and location of these systems. If you live in a conservation area or listed building, or want to install a very large solar thermal system, check with your local authority to see if you will need planning permission.

what are solar thermal panels?

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.

When should I have a periodic inspection?

Periodic testing and inspections should be completed: Every 10 years for your home, Every five years for rented accommodation, Every three years for a caravan, Every year for a swimming pool.Electrical inspections are also carried out when buying, selling or renting a property.

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.

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