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Oxford - OX2
Enquiry from: Catherine S
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I would like an electrical survey done on a house I intend to buy. Please contact me for any information regarding the RICS survey completed.
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Oxford - OX2
Enquiry from: Catherine S
Start Date: Immediate
I would like an electrical survey done on a house I intend to buy. Please contact me for any information regarding the RICS survey completed.
Oxford - OX2
Enquiry from: Uche O
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi 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 ...
Oxford - OX3
Enquiry from: Esther M
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customer in oxford 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 06/11/2023 10:40.please call to arrange ...
Oxford - OX4
Enquiry from: Simon S
Start Date: Immediate
urgent. 7/10 outlets are not working in a second part of the house, most light switches are not working. please call are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace how man...
Oxford - OX3
Enquiry from: Seamus M
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we need to replace a sensor light just over the front door. the previous on was rusted and stopped working. i have a new one so it’s a simple swap. are you the property owner: owner of the property...
Oxford - OX4
Enquiry from: Freda F
Start Date: Immediate
Need immediate action, fix the fryer fused and the wall socket, slightly burnt
Oxford - OX4
Enquiry from: Suresh L
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Type of house: Semi-Detached | Has space on roof: Yes | Looking for battery: Yes | Finance Help: No
Oxford - OX4
Enquiry from: Kiera T
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Hi - I'd like a light replaced in a house in Oxford as I'm moving house and would like to take the existing light with me. It would have to happen on Tue*** September, address 2 Temple Cloisters, Junc...
Oxford - OX1
Enquiry from: Toby H
Start Date: Immediate
Dual fuel range cooker electrical installation. Would like to discuss with electrician.
Oxford - OX3
Enquiry from: Matt F
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I need to connect a switch, change a cable in the garden, and disconnect the alarm unit from the wall.. maybe I need the certificate of the whole electrical system.. Can you give me an approximate quo...
Oxford - OX4
Enquiry from: Robin P
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dear people, just seeing if you can pat test my disco gear leads speaker and so on… i have about 38 items to be pat tested many thanks rob time scale: immediate are you the property owner: tenant (w...
Oxford - OX1
Enquiry from: Amy A
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we are looking to get a repair on a propress steamer wire - the steamer failed pat testing due to an exposed wire at point of attachment to the steamer itself. the wire is not damaged just become remo...
Oxford - OX1
Enquiry from: Sophia V
Start Date: Immediate
New Road, Oxford ***. Quote please for PAT testing of approx 20 devices in central Oxford office. Parking can be provided
Oxford - OX2
Enquiry from: PROFESSOR A
Start Date: Less than one month
are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 other forms: none please call to appoint
Oxford - OX2
Enquiry from: Jeremy L
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
solar panels and a battery fitted to co-inside with attic conversion spring 23 are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you have plans for the property availa...
Oxford - OX4
Enquiry from: Michael P
Start Date: Immediate
our lights in the warehouse are no longer working and believe is a fuse box issue, would you be able to take a look? are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) do you require any rewiring in...
Oxford - OX1
Enquiry from: Marc S
Start Date: Immediate
I am looking for PAT testing for my Youth Hostel in Oxford (all domestic items). Regards Marc
Oxford - OX4
Enquiry from: Nadia S
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4 lights and electric shower needs electric repairing. extension part of the house. electricity has been off for the last few years due to a fault. we need the electric repaired asap please. are you t...
Oxford - OX3
Enquiry from: John S
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Call back anytime. Roof faces: South Type of building: Semi-detached Number of bedrooms: 4 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. Hot water tank: Yes How bec...
Oxford - OX1
Enquiry from: Tom B
Start Date: Less than one month
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 Oxford | £300-£460 |
Solar thermal in Oxford | £3,000-£4,600 |
Electric heaters in Oxford | £1,500-£2,300 |
Rewiring a House in Oxford | £2,625-£4,025 |
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Oxford | £135-£207 |
Electrical survey in Oxford | £150-£230 |
Solar battery in Oxford | £3,040-£5,195 |
Garden lighting in Oxford | £320-£480 |
Solar panels with battery in Oxford | £3,400-£5,100 |
Electric vehicle charger in Oxford | £100-£1,000 |
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.
If you’re looking to install a solar thermal system in your home, this is usually one of the first concerns several homeowners have. Being fully aware that solar water heating systems are usually more expensive than their counterparts - the conventional water heating systems, the question arises whether or not you’ll be able to save some money from your solar water heating system in the long run. In this article, we aim provide an answer to this important question. Let’s take a closer look!
When it comes to solar thermal systems, the money you’ll be able to save in the long run depends on a wide range of factors. These factor includes:
✓ Your system’s performance.
✓ Your geographical location and solar resource
✓ Your household’s hot water demand
✓ Financing and incentive options that are available.
✓ The cost of fuel that’s being used for your alternative or backup water heating system, if you own one.
✓ The cost of conventional fuels such as oil, electricity or natural gas.
There are several benefits, however, that comes with the installation of a solar water heating system. Since the sun is absolutely free, future fuel shortages and price hikes will have little impact on you. Also, on the average if you decide to fit a solar thermal system your water heating bills is expected to drop about 50 percent to 80 percent. What’s more? The economics are even a lot more attractive when you’re just about to build a new home or refinancing. When you include the price of a solar water system in a 30 year mortgage, it’ll normally amount to very low price per month. Therefore, on a monthly basis you’ll be saving more and paying less.
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.
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.
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 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%).
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.
When the wiring on your property becomes dated, dangerous or non functional, then rewiring of your house becomes a necessity. If you’re thinking about rewiring your house, one of the first few things you’d have to put into consideration is the cost of completing the project in order to help you set a budget and start to plan. In this post, we seek to provide you with the most accurate cost possible for your project to help you get started as soon as possible.
In general, the average cost to rewire a house can vary from £2000 to about £10,000, which includes the prices for both material and labour. Factors that can have a great influence on the final price includes the type of your property, the quality of the existing wiring as well as the complexity of the installation needed. The most important determinants are probably the type of rewiring task you go for (whether for the whole house or some specific parts ) as well as the size of the house. The qualification of the electrician hired and the labour costs will also influence the final budget required to a great extent. Overall, the average cost of rewiring a house stands at £4000 and it will usually take up to 7 days for a complete rewire to be done. For older properties, you may need completely rewire the property in order to enhance the energy efficiency. However, this may not be required the your home was just recently built.
Being a messy and disruptive task which can also be very dangerous especially when handled by a inexperienced individual, we’d strongly recommend that house rewiring is carried out by a qualified and registered electrician who is well trained to perform this task to perfection.
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.
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