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Glow Green

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Glow Green is one of the UK's leading providers of energy efficient products that focus on the need to reduce energy consu...
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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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Bedwell Electrical

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We have fully trained Electricians and Plumbers who can sort all electrical, plumbing or heating problems you might have. ...
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Fushi Electrical

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Small local Electrical contractor. reliable and professional service we cover all areas of electrical work from small dome...
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Energy Store (Dorest)

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We understand that due to the energy crisis more people are investigating ways of becoming more self sufficient with their...
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Electric Electrical

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Electricians Specialising In Fault Finding & Testing Services including Electrical Installation Condition Report’s (EICR) ...

Recent Electrician Enquiries

11 Jan

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Matthew L

Start Date: Immediate

New cooker hob installed within 1 month. Keeps tripping out. Engineer been and says it must be a fault in the cable. Advised that the cable is 2.5mm, but should be a 6mm?. Original installation comple...

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02 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Ray B

Start Date: Immediate

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we have a timer system that is not working. we had a new dimplex radiator installed last year. we also have night storage heaters which aren’t working due to the timing issue. are you the property o...

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01 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Michael C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an enquiry for solar electricity online. homeowner lives in the chard area solar pv panels not sure how many panels they need little to no shading please call to make an appointment are...

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30 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Mark B

Start Date: Less than one month

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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28 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Jon D

Start Date: Immediate

customer in chard 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 28/08/2022 08:57.please call to arrange a...

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28 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Jon D

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an online enquiry solar electricity. homeowner confirmed interest via roof space available little to no shading homeowner lives in chard area please call to arrange appointment and disc...

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01 Jun

Solar Panel and Battery

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Gareth E

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

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21 Dec

Solar Panel and Battery

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Allen S

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

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15 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Christopher D

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

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12 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Peter E

Start Date: Immediate

power supply to a new cooker checked, was advised by curries to swap fuse from 30 amp to 40 amp but had other people suggest checking the cables and cooker switch too. are you the property owner: tena...

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26 May

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Claire S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

afternoon - we require approx 236 items to be pat tested & inspected within our manufacturing premises in the next 2 months. could you please give us a quote for this. many thanks claire are you the ...

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03 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Alison G

Start Date: Immediate

electrical certificate required as property is sold.

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16 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Paul N

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 5+ current source of heating for the renewable incentive: oil other forms: solar hot water agr...

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08 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Michael P

Start Date: Immediate

Call anytime. Roof faces: SE Type of building: Terraced Number of bedrooms: 2 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. Hot water tank: No How became interested...

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01 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Michael P

Start Date: Immediate

call anytime. roof faces: south type of building: semi-detached number of bedrooms: 3 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. hot water tank: no how became in...

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02 Aug

Heating | Electric Radiators & Heaters

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Linda M

Start Date: Immediate

remove a gas lgp boiler and install a electric boiler for 3 bed house are you the property owner: relative of owner is this for a residential or commerial building: domestic type of current boiler: lp...

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04 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Martin G

Start Date: Immediate

enquirer: property owner general information: install a duel fuel cooker. gas and electric outlets are in place beside are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you...

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09 Apr

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: And H

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner General information: Had. Fuse box unrated in 4 ,2,16 unable to,find part p certificate Number of bedrooms: 3

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04 Mar

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Stephen W

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner General information: newly installed consumer unit in Jan 2020, all smoke , heat alarms Number of bedrooms: 3

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19 Feb

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Stephen W

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner Number of bedrooms: 3

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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 Chard is:

£2,078

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Chard £300-£460
Solar thermal in Chard £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Chard £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Chard £2,625-£4,025
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Chard £135-£207
Electrical survey in Chard £150-£230
Solar battery in Chard £2,540-£4,695
Garden lighting in Chard £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Chard £4,200-£7,550
Electric vehicle charger in Chard £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

How much is a new fuse board?

Also commonly referred to as a consumer unit in recent times, a fuse box is responsible for controlling and allocating of the electricity in your home. They hold the power any time there’s an overload in one of the circuits which in turn, prevents fire as well as electrical damage. Fuse boxes are often incorporated in homes but consumer units are very rapidly replacing them. Therefore, when your fuse box breaks down, it’s always a smart decision to replace them with consumer units due to the fact that they’re safer and also comply with building regulations while also being a lot easier to use. If you’re extending your home, upgrading to a larger capacity model enables you to make use of more power with the power overloading. In this post, we’re going to cover the amount you’re expected to pay to replace or install a new fuse box or consumer unit as well as the factors that may affect the cost.

 

For a 10 way dual RCD consumer unit, the typical cost range will be between £250 to £600, meanwhile 15 way dual RCD consumer unit should cost within the range of £300 to £700. Overall, the smaller the house, the fewer the circuits that’ll be needed, hence the difference in the aforementioned prices.

 

There a number of factors that can affect the cost of replacing a fuse box. These factors includes the the size of the house in question ( the bigger the house , the more the circuits there are and the bigger the fuse box needed), the location ( for instance, places like London where there are higher demands are likely to be more expensive than other regions ).

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.
does my house need rewiring?

When it comes to electrical works, safety is always paramount. Although a complete house rewiring service may seem quite expensive, when compared to the safety it provides, you’d realize it’s well worth it. We know all too well that human nature tends to prevail to overlook small electrical issues until it’s too late or probably gets out of hands. When this happens, not only will you have to spend more to get the issue resolved, but it may also lead to some damages to your property. Hence, the need to identify and resolve electrical deficiencies as soon as possible. In this post, we’ve compiled a shortlist of some of the top signs that your house needs rewiring. Let’s take a look!

  • Dimming or flickering lights. This is one of the most common signs that your house needs to be rewired. When a light brightens, it means there’s too much voltage and when it dims, it implies it’s receiving too little voltage. You may be tempted to think this is a lighbulb issue, but this type of decline in power is usually as a result of a loose wiring or faulty circuits which should not be ignored.
  • Regularly blown fuses. With the steady development in technology as well as electrical appliances within our houses, older style fuses that are not designed to contain this amount of electricity will end up blowing. If your fuse blows on a more regular basis, then there may be a need to upgrade them to more modern circuit breakers.
  • Lightbulbs burning out in their sockets. This is usually a sign of bigger issues in your wiring which is often caused by fluctuations in voltage.
  • Sparking outlets. These can be perfectly normal, but at times they can also be a clear signal of a potentially dangerous problem which should not be ignored.
I’m a tenant in a rental property and think the electrical installation is faulty, what should I do?

You should report any suspected faults to your landlord as soon as you know about them. It is their responsibility to investigate, and hire an electrician to do any work if needed. Know your obligations as a tenant and keep in touch with your landlord on a regular basis.

What is a Registered Electrician?

Registered Electricians will certainly work in uniformity with the UK nationwide criterion, BS 7671 - Demands for Electrical Installations. They will certainly provide a safety and security certification for their electric work to verify that the setup has actually been created, built, evaluated and evaluated, based on the standard.

You should guarantee that your selected Electrical installer is signed up with one of the adhering to companies:

  • BRE Certification Ltd
  • British Standards Institution.
  • ELECSA Ltd
  • NAPIT Registration Ltd
  • NICEIC Group Ltd
  • SELECT (Scotland)
  • STROMA
is electric heating expensive?

Is Electric Heating Expensive?

Well, electric heating being termed as “expensive is relative to your budget. But we can tell you making use of electric heating will cost you within the range of an additional £300 to £400 per year more than the conventional gas powered systems. Meanwhile the average UK home making use of heating has been found to incur around £550 on an annual basis while those using electric storage heaters will spend almost £900 every year, according to OVO Energy.

However, there are numerous benefits of using electric heating and some of which can contribute to give a lower cost. If you’re considering the installation of an electric heating, here are some of the benefits you’ll derive.

• Safety. The several risks that comes with traditional systems are greatly reduced with an electric heating system. For instance, there’s no risk of carbon monoxide emissions or potential explosions since there’s no use of fuel to run the system.

• Installation. When compared to traditional systems, electric heating quite inexpensive to fit. This is due to the fact that minimal hardware are needed in the installation - no pipes, no flues, no vents and no ducts to be used. As a result, electric heating systems can also be installed within a shorter period of time.

• Environment. Generally, electricity has a positive impact on the environment especially due to the fact that there are no gasses or heavy metals incorporated in the system’s make up.

• Control. Electric heating offers a more convenient and controllable system. What’s more? This does not only make life easier, but can also help save as much as 30 percent on yearly cost of heating as well as helping to minimize toxic carbon emission. Furthermore, there’s a built in Wi-Fi that usually comes with electric heating systems while same can not be said of traditional gas systems.

can you replace a gas boiler with an electric boiler?

Can You Replace A Gas Boiler With An Electric Boiler?

In the UK, there are about 22 million households that are heated with the use of a gas boiler. However, do not assume that they’re the best type of boiler to install. The fact is, if your house isn’t connected to the main gas supply, the best option is for you to install an electric boiler rather than a gas boiler. So is it possible to replace a gas boiler with an electric boiler? The simple answer is yes. Both heating system options work in varying ways and also with a different impact on the environment.

The gas boiler is able to generate heat with the help of a gas burner. A heat exchanger is linked to the burner and heats the water available in its chamber. The hot water is then supplied to the heating circuit.

However, the thing is that natural gas can actually be more affordable when compared to using electricity to operate your boiler, but they have a negative impact on the environment. This is because gas boilers make use of an odourless, colourless and poisonous gas - carbon monoxide.

Meanwhile electric boilers are powered by electrical energy, hence, no carbon monoxide leak risks. Instead of using gas to heat up water, electric boilers distribute energy to heating elements which, in turn, heats up the water. So thinking about what’s best for the environment, you’d go for electric boilers. However, they’re more costly and are not as efficient as oil boilers.

If you reside in a smaller house that’s not connected to the main gas supply, then you might want to consider installing an electric boiler. However, if you live in a larger house, an electric boiler may not be the best option as they’re mostly designed to generate little quantity of hot water.

can you replace storage heaters with electric radiators?

Can You Replace Storage Heaters With Electric Radiators?

The short answer to this question is yes. If your outdated storage heater is not heating your home the way it should, you’ll find a better replacement in electric radiators.

Being more modern and efficient, electric radiators offer a wide range of benefits which storage heaters can only dream of. Let’s have a look.

• Unlike storage heaters, electric radiators do not need to be charged up the night before which makes it totally controllable as you do not have to guess what your heating needs will turn out to be the next day.

• The above benefit leads to an even better one as the controllability quality of electric radiators makes them a lot more efficient than storage heaters. Electric radiators usually comes with programmable timers and thermostats which allows you to set various heating schedules for each of your rooms, meaning you’re only heating when and where its needed.

• Unlike some storage heaters, electric radiators do not cause wall blackening and also happen to more elegant and stylish.

• Electric radiators are not tough on allergies like storage heaters as they do not depend mainly on convection to heat

• Electric radiators also have an easy installation process with all you need to do to switch from storage heater to one being the removal of the former and inserting the radiators into the sockets.

However, if you want to make a switch to electric radiators, there’s the need to change to a standard electricity tariff from your economy tariff. And while the standard electricity tariff rates may be more expensive than the night time rate provided by Economy 7, the standard tariff rates are a bit cheaper than the daytime Economy rate. You’ll also get to use much less of electricity while also saving money on your heating bills and more.

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