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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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Safeguard Installations

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We Design & install CCTV & Alarm solutions, install solar PV batteries & do PAT testing. Any electrical work considered.

RM Electroserv

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Inverness based renewable energy specialists, we deal in Solar PV & battery storage, EV charge point installations, solar ...

Brandt Heating Scotland

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Electric Heating Radiators for hard to heat spaces, Modern design & Technology, Eco friendly, 100% efficient, 30 Year Guar...

Recent Electrician Enquiries

06 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: George C

Start Date: Less than one month

call any time. roof faces: south type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 4 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. how became interested in solar pane...

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23 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: Mr S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and are waiting to be contacted. mr lives in the kirkwall area. solar pv panels roof space available no shading to roof please call to discuss th...

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13 Jun

Solar Panel and Battery

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: John T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and is waiting to be contacted. mr confirmed via phone at 09:57 mr lives in the kirkwall area. solar pv panels roof space available, not sure on ...

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20 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: PJ M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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13 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: PJ M

Start Date: Immediate

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

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07 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: Brian D

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 kirkwall area please call to arrange appointment and discuss are you...

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08 Mar

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: Jo R

Start Date: Immediate

to provide a quote to carry out a pat test at our orkney office are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: commercial how many bedrooms: 1-2 how old is the property: unknown ...

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01 Dec

Solar Panel and Battery

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: Mary B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made enquiry for solar electricity online and is looking for quotes. roof space available little to no shading please call to arrange an appointment customer lives in kirkwall area are you t...

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01 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: Tracey W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 type of the roof you are looki...

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01 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: Tracey W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in kirkwall areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for solar hot water.confirmed interest via sms and email at 01/11/2021 12:41.please call to arrang...

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14 Sep

Electric | Internal & External work

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: Brian F

Start Date: Immediate

Update my fuse box in the house

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24 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: Julian T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

call any time. roof faces: south type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 4 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. how became interested in solar panels...

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25 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: David P

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Tenant General information: Project type: Extra sockets/lights

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10 May

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: Garry C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many bedrooms does the property have: 5+ Time scale: 1-3 months Other Forms: 336 Please call to appoint

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24 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: Mark J

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 Is your roof obstructed by: No obstructions What is the direction of the roof: S...

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21 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: Gerry M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

home owner flat roof solar hot water supplied & fitted time scale - 3-6mths please call to appoint *

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06 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: Kathleen L

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 Is your roof obstructed by: Windows & dormers What is the direction of the roof...

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25 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: Gerry M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Commercial How many rooms do you have: 5+ Does the property have external wall space available: Yes What is your current source of ...

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29 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: Kirsten M

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 Is your roof obstructed by: No obstructions What is the direction of ...

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11 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Kirkwall - KW15

Enquiry from: Susan C

Start Date: Immediate

Homeowner Repisrs to 2 storage heaters Please contact to appoint

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How much do Electrician services cost?

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.

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The average price
of an Electrician in Kirkwall is:

£1,958

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Kirkwall £300-£460
Solar thermal in Kirkwall £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Kirkwall £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Kirkwall £2,625-£4,025
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Kirkwall £135-£207
Electrical survey in Kirkwall £150-£230
Solar battery in Kirkwall £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Kirkwall £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Kirkwall £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Kirkwall £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

how to install solar panels and batteries?

How To Install Solar Panels And Batteries

Have you decide to purchase a solar system for your home and wondering how to go about the installation? If yes, then we’ve got you covered! In recent times, it’ll be totally safe to say that solar panels and batteries for home use in the UK has now become more of a necessity than a luxury considering the numerous benefits the system offers. However, with the cost of having the system installed, you might be forced to think about the doing the installation yourself.

If you lack proper training and experience in the solar system installation process, it’s advisable to hire the services of a qualified technician who can guarantee the best results the first time and help you save time and extra costs that may result from possible costly errors. Here, we’ll give you a good insight into the installation process.

• Mount the solar panel and ensure it’s properly screwed to your roof. Try to position in such a way that it faces direct sun rays to have enough solar power generated.

• Connect your charge controller. The current that’s being generated by the solar panels will not be stable all day long. As a result, it’s important to avoid connecting solar photo voltaic modules directly to your better, if you don’t want it damaged. To control the current received from the solar panels, the charge controller is required. It has three connecting points - one for the battery, one for the solar panels and the last for Direct Current (DC) identify the one for solar panels and connect accordingly.

• Connect the battery to charge controller. The charge controller possess two terminals for the battery - the positive and negative terminals. Connect the positive terminal to the positive of the battery and also do the same for the negative.

what are the best electric radiators?

What Are The Best Electric Radiators?

Being afforded options in life is what we all seek. However, when the options are obviously too much, it can have a negative impact - exactly the case with electric radiators. With so many electric radiators in the market today, identifying the best and most suitable one for your home can be less helpful and extremely confusing, and even more so when you don’t know what you want. In a world filled with a huge selection of electric radiators, some designed for general heating while others are designed for more specific purposes, where would you get started? Here we’ve put together some of best electric radiators which you can put into consideration when making a decision. Let’s have a look!

• The Rointe D Series

The D series is one of the most popular electric radiators you’ll in the market today and deservedly so.with an advanced controllability via the Rointe Connect App and TFT control panel, these series have been rightly marked out as the most sophisticated electric radiator till date. What’s more? It’s suitable for both small, medium and large rooms, as it heats from 3m2 to about 16m2. The installation and programming of the Rointe D Series is very easy as it also enables a full access to every functions included as well as consumption costs.

• The Dimplex Q-Rad

As a high end heater, the Dimplex Q-Rad is one of the most popular brands. It is designed for a large room as it can heat up an area of about 20m2. The electric radiator features simple controls, sleek and good looks and works automatically all day.

• The Haverland RCTTi

This is conveniently one of the most efficient and reliable electric radiators you’ll find around. It stands out with the possession of its Dry Stone technology which works to ensure the room is kept at the right temperature.

• The Stiebel Eltron CND

Featuring a combined radiant and convection heating, this dual heat source is a very good option for homeowners with a tight budget. It works excellently to store heat which it later releases. The electric radiator also sense when the windows are open and react intelligently to the environment.

why are EV chargers so expensive?

If you possess an electric vehicle, then you should be well aware of how expensive the cost of getting electric vehicle chargers can be. The portable charger happens to be one of the most costly chargers that’s present in the market today. As a result, many individuals wonder exactly why ev chargers cost so much. After all, its just a little box with some wiring, so why should it cost up to hundreds of pound or a grand plus another grand or thereabouts for installation. In this post, we’ll give you insights to some of the primary reasons why ev chargers are relatively expensive when compared to other charges. Let’s take a look!

  • Production factors. The manufacturing and testing phase alone is actually one of the costliest aspects in building a high quality and reliable charger. As stated by one manufacturer, the cost required to make metallic materials to trip switches to the testing phase and the marketing efforts, can all run up to over £30,000. As a result of this high production cost, the average of a new ev charger can be between  £125 to about £300 depending on whether you need a type 1 or type 2 charger as well as the size required.
  • Specific design. If you own an ev, you’d know that there’s a standard charging port which allows for easy charging just like in petrol or diesel powered vehicles. The goal is to design a universal charging port whereby all electric vehicles can charge sufficiently.
  • Safety. The development of a electrical design involves a lot of engineering which are quite pricey. However, this is a top priority to ensure the safety of both the user and car.
How do I know if my fuse box is faulty?

If your fuse box keeps tripping or blowing fuses, it may need replacing. Other signs that your fuse box is not working properly include humming, sparking and lack of power. Contact an electrician and ask for a safety report, this will diagnose the problem and lead to a quick fix.

How much will a new fuse box cost?

Fuse box prices will vary and a periodic inspection should be carried out first. However, domestic fuse boxes cost an average of £460. A qualified electrician will advise if yours needs to be replaced and it's always a good idea to obtain a number of quotes before committing to this.

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.

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.

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..

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