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08 Jun

Electric | Internal & External work

Ashington - NE63

Enquiry from: Sheila D

Start Date: Immediate

Replacement of old fusebox in 2 bed hse. Upgrade earth to 16mm No RCD protection on all circuits Upgrade tails to correct size Highr reading on 2 valves

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24 Apr

Electric | Survey & Certificates

Ashington - NE63

Enquiry from: Sarah Q

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Eicr certificate 2 small bed flat

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17 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Ashington - NE63

Enquiry from: George R

Start Date: Immediate

type of house: semi-detached | has space on roof: yes | looking for battery: yes | finance help: no are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms doe...

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11 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Ashington - NE63

Enquiry from: David M

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Three jobs 1/. Loft light 2/. Isolating switch on garage door 3/. Replacement of faulty alarm pressure mat

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15 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Ashington - NE63

Enquiry from: Glynnis A

Start Date: Immediate

I have had a rewire completed and i dont think it is safe

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27 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Ashington - NE63

Enquiry from: Bogdan T

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i will need a quote for an eicr certificate are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets replaced: ...

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01 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Ashington - NE63

Enquiry from: Bryan M

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light in bedroom was a ceiling fan unit and has never worked. (only moved in 2 months ago) this has been removed but needs a new light fitting. there are alot of wires that potentially need taking bac...

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12 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Ashington - NE63

Enquiry from: Ali G

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problem with living room light. it's been replaced 5 times but it's still incorrect. it's burning my ceiling & the halogen bulbs blow at least once per week. are you the property owner: owner of the p...

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29 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Ashington - NE63

Enquiry from: Malcolm G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in ashington area made enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed interest via email/sms. available roof space no shading please call mr to arrange an appointment to quote are you the p...

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15 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Ashington - NE63

Enquiry from: Rupamala T

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fit two security lights facing the back garden. there is a light switch to connect the lights already fitted by taylor/wimpey. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached...

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09 Jun

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Ashington - NE63

Enquiry from: Jennifer A

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we require someone to pat test all of our electrical items

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15 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Ashington - NE63

Enquiry from: Jim W

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Solar thermal system service

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15 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Ashington - NE63

Enquiry from: Mujahid I

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customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity. homeowner confirmed via sms at 01:27 homeowner confirmed via email at 01:27 homeowner lives in the ashington area. solar panels roof space avail...

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07 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Ashington - NE63

Enquiry from: Matthew R

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additional twin socket high level behind tv and moving of coaxial point. 2 up and down lights outside front door 2 up and down lights on garage pillars separate switch for kitchen lights to turn them...

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31 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Ashington - NE63

Enquiry from: Steph G

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Hubby changed a light fitting and now none of the upstairs lights work

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07 Sep

Electric | Internal & External work

Ashington - NE63

Enquiry from: Sharna S

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Trip switch keeps tripping when one set of sockets is switched back on.

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18 Apr

Electric | Internal & External work

Ashington - NE63

Enquiry from: Alex P

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consumer unit in garage from house 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: no pleas...

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12 Apr

Electric | Internal & External work

Ashington - NE63

Enquiry from: Stephen B

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no power to heating boiler or the switch next to it all other electrical in flat is on ive checked the electric box no trip switches are down just seems there is no electric getting to the heating are...

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04 Apr

Electric | Internal & External work

Ashington - NE63

Enquiry from: Stephanie G

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2 light fittings changed and one checked are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets replaced: no ...

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26 Nov

Electric | Internal & External work

Ashington - NE63

Enquiry from: Alan H

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exchange current light in kitchen for a 5ft led strip light are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require any rewiring in the property: yes do you require any...

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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 Ashington is:

£1,958

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

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Electrician FAQs

is solar thermal worth it in the uk?

If you’re thinking about installing a solar thermal system in your house, it’s always important to put into consideration numerous factors before you proceed. While some solar thermal systems are suitable for use at home, there are also some that are suitable for businesses or organizations which normally requires a big amount of hot water like hotels, restaurants, schools, hospitals and many more. You’ll also find some types available in the market that are suitable for communities to satisfy communal hot water demands.

It should, however, be noted that solar thermal systems do not have the capacity to produce all the hot water demand of a house. In the UK, an average household will need an annual water heating of between 3000kWh to 5000kWh. Whereas, a solar thermal system is only able to meet about 40 percent to 60 percent of this demand.

With that in mind, it’s also worth noting that during the summer months when the solar radiation is at its peak and hot water demand is relatively lower when compared to other seasons, a solar thermal system may be able to provide all of your household’s hot water needs. This implies that during this period you may not find the need to operate your boiler at all. However, during winter or colder months, when you have a higher hot water demands in contrary to a lower solar radiation, a solar thermal system will only be able to take care of about 20 percent of your household’s hot water needs. And that ultimately implies that during this period, you’ll need to rely more on a alternative or backup source of heat like gas, coal, electricity, oil or LPG.

How much are Tesla solar batteries?
Tesla solar batteries are some of the most expensive solar battery storage systems on the market. The Powerwall and Powerwall 2.0 are both excellent options for homes that generate a lot of electricity from their solar panels, but they might not be worth it for those that only have small solar panel systems. But exactly how much are Tesla solar batteries? Since the Tesla Powerwall 2.0 is the latest solar battery, we’ll focus on this one. With installation, you can expect to pay anywhere between £6,500 and £9,000. Other lithium-ion batteries, like SolaX or the LG Chem, will cost around £4,000, so you can see the difference in price. The benefit of the Tesla solar batteries is that they have a huge capacity. Most battery storage systems have a useable capacity of somewhere between 4-8 kWh, whereas the Powerwall has a useable capacity of 13.5 kWh. This is excellent if you have a large solar panel system that generates a lot of electricity, since you’ll be able to store all of it to use yourself rather than sending any back to the grid. However, if your system can’t generate that much, it might not be worth spending the extra money on a Powerwall. Another thing to consider is how long Tesla solar batteries last. The Powerwall 2.0’s standard warranty is 10 years, and Tesla state that it should work at at least 70% capacity for those 10 years. That’s a pretty good warranty, and Tesla says that the battery should last way beyond that. So you could have the Powerwall for around 20 years, making it seem like a better investment. Just consider whether you need such a high-capacity battery before making your purchase.
Are there any government grants for EV charging points?

The OLEV Grant, also known as Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) can reduce the cost of your home charger by up to £350. If you're eligible, you'll be able to claim it when you buy an EV charger.

how much does pat testing cost?

How Much Does Pat Testing Cost?

When it comes to Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) there’s no particular rule that determines how much such services can cost. However as a rule of thumb, you should take note that when calling in a professional PAT testing company they’re likely to charge within the range of £1 to £3 per appliance that’s going to be tested. However, if you have quite a number of appliances to be tested, then there’s a good chance that the price per appliance can be reduced to serve as a bulk discount. So the more the appliances to be tested, the better.

There are companies that actually offer a pricing that’s below £1 per item, however companies likely are most definitely going to have a fixed minimum number of appliances that are required to be tested or a fixed minimum fee like 60 portable appliances. It must, however, be noted that pricing can also go beyond PAT Testing as several professional companies will add some additional advantages which is more than just the test of each individual appliance. This kind of pricing can include other services such as a thorough visual inspection, plug rewiring as well as fuse replacements. They can also include stuffs like Pail and Fail labels in the pricing.

Generally, the average price of PAT testing will be based on various influencing factors such as the type of the appliance, setting, number of appliance to be tested as well as other related expenses. What’s more? Most PAT companies will offer a company with a PAT Testing Certificate so as to certify that the company is in total compliance and also remains a safe environment to work.

How long does a Tesla Powerwall battery last?

Tesla’s top-of-the-range battery storage system is still one of the most expensive on the market. It has a huge 13.5kWh usable capacity and can even keep you up and running during a power cut. But how long does a Tesla Powerwall battery last? And does this mean it’s worth investing in one?

The Tesla Powerwall 2.0 comes with a 10-year warranty. But Tesla says that it should last way beyond this – at least 5 years longer. The standard warranty says that it should work at 70% capacity for the full 10 years – so if it loses more than 30% of its storage capacity within that time, it should still be covered.

While the Tesla Powerwall does last a long time, it has a large capacity that most average households won’t require, and it’s a costly option. After installation, the Powerwall 2.0 will set you back between £6,500 and £9,000, so ideally you want it to last past its 10-year warranty.

Before you splash out, consider the size of the solar panel system you want to install or you already have. Will it generate enough electricity to make it worth storing in the Powerwall? If not, are you expecting to upgrade your solar panels to a larger system in the future? If you are, then it might be worth investing in a Powerwall. It might also be better to wait until you come to upgrade your solar panels – the solar battery price trend is going the same way as solar panels, so they will probably continue to decrease in price as more people adopt the technology.

How often should a house be rewired?

There is no set guidelines for rewiring your property however if your house is more than 20-30 years of ages it would certainly constantly be best to get an EICR accomplished to determine the problem of the electrical installation. If you are most likely to be accomplishing a great deal of repair works such as a brand-new kitchen/bathroom/extension this might additionally be a good time to have your house rewired as every little thing might then be done simultaneously

 

Modern wires is PVC covered, PVC shielded and copper is made use of for the conductors. It lasts for years. At once in the 1940s and 1950s cables were made using rubber as well as this wires was known to be harmful. Rubber protected as well as sheathed cable came to be dry and also weak, especially if it obtained very warm under hefty use, and also the threat was the dry as well as breakable rubber made use of to break away from the conductors leaving revealed live wire. This caused fires and also fatal shocks if touched. Modern PVC electrical wiring does not struggle with destruction this way so the requirement to rewire is somewhat lowered.

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.

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.

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