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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) ...
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Jcp Electrical Services

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Providing Electrical work in domestic and commercial properties such as alterations, additions, new installations and testing

Recent Electrician Enquiries

23 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Minehead - TA24

Enquiry from: Janet W

Start Date: Immediate

we have recently moved in to this house, we would like someone to check the current wiring, some of which seems redundant. the previous owner seems to have removed most of the ceiling lights, we would...

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08 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Minehead - TA24

Enquiry from: Brian M

Start Date: Immediate

1. replace over-basin light in holiday cottage 2. repair exterior front door light which is shorting out 3 fit three exterior lights are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: d...

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25 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Minehead - TA24

Enquiry from: Graham F

Start Date: Immediate

you have come recommended by my neighbours in kenella house. i need an electric fire disconnected for a wood burner installation. thanks are you the property owner: owner of the property property type...

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21 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Minehead - TA24

Enquiry from: Ruth W

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

quote for solar panels with battery. a survey to see if they are feasible. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you have plans for the property available...

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19 Jan

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Minehead - TA24

Enquiry from: Barbara H

Start Date: Immediate

we have an old 5 amp fuse box in the office at the rear of the building which needs to be replaced, and there may be some other work needed on the old connections to it. (the main part of the building...

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18 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Minehead - TA24

Enquiry from: Mike C

Start Date: Immediate

hi, i live in periton lane, i need some work done in my bathroom , wiring some led lights,and extractor fan. i tried calling a couple of times, thanks mike are you the property owner: owner of the pro...

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02 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Minehead - TA24

Enquiry from: Marie C

Start Date: Immediate

bathroom light not coming on . iv changed bulb and fuse .flicked on an off . but now it don't come on . are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other do you need any sockets ...

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13 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Minehead - TA24

Enquiry from: Hilary W

Start Date: Immediate

install a replacement under floor thermostat are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets replaced: n...

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03 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Minehead - TA24

Enquiry from: Simon W

Start Date: Less than one month

are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) how many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 other forms: none please call to appoint property type: terrace type of the roof you are looking to ...

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02 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Minehead - TA24

Enquiry from: Shaun H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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31 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Minehead - TA24

Enquiry from: Andrew R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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18 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Minehead - TA24

Enquiry from: Mary R

Start Date: Immediate

Outside electrics have stopped working might be a fuse gone.

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13 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Minehead - TA24

Enquiry from: Nick H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and is waiting to be contacted. homeowner lives in the minehead area. solar pv panels roof space available, not sure on what kw they want no shad...

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13 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Minehead - TA24

Enquiry from: Nick H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in minehead area has requested that we arrange quotes for their solar hot water project.mr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a professional directly.please call t...

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07 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Minehead - TA24

Enquiry from: Stu T

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 other forms: none please call to appoint

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10 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Minehead - TA24

Enquiry from: Debra N

Start Date: Immediate

wanted electric to my shed and summer house are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets re...

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30 Nov

Heating | Electric Radiators & Heaters

Minehead - TA24

Enquiry from: Catherine B

Start Date: Immediate

electric boiler replacement, rads are installed customer has confirmed they are looking to get a quote to have their electric boiler replaced are you the property owner: owner of the property is this...

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14 Oct

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Minehead - TA24

Enquiry from: MR J

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner General information: needed for selling property asap

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22 Jun

Electric | Internal & External work

Minehead - TA24

Enquiry from: Margaret B

Start Date: Immediate

take cooker out and put the other in are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets replaced...

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01 Jun

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Minehead - TA24

Enquiry from: Katie N

Start Date: Immediate

pat testing of about 20 items. needed for mo*** june please. are you the property owner: other property type: commercial how many bedrooms: 5+ how old is the property: unknown time scale: immediate p...

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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 Minehead is:

£2,078

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2025
Electrician in Minehead £300-£460
Solar thermal in Minehead £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Minehead £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Minehead £2,625-£4,025
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Minehead £135-£207
Electrical survey in Minehead £150-£230
Solar battery in Minehead £2,540-£4,695
Garden lighting in Minehead £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Minehead £4,200-£7,550
Electric vehicle charger in Minehead £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

what size electric boiler do i need?

What Size Of Electric Boiler Do I Need?

If you’re thinking about installing central heating in your home or property, you’ll be shocked by the plethora of options that’s currently available in the market as regards the boiler type that can be installed. Being a very good alternative to gas boilers or an oil or LPG boiler, electric boilers are here to stay. They usually feature different power outputs which tends to lead to one of the most frequently asked questions about electric heaters - what size of electric boiler do I need? Here, we’ll give you a good insight into sizes of electric boilers available to help you make the right decision.

The importance of getting the perfect size of electric boiler for your home can not be over-emphasized. If your electric boiler size is too small, it won’t be able to provide the level of heat and hot water required. And on the other hand, if it’s too big, it’ll definitely consume more electricity which would be a total waste of money.

To determine the correct size, if you have a wet central heating or water radiators in your home, you’ll need to calculate the boiler’s capacity required to operate them and allow 1.5kw per radiator. To be more accurate, it’s advisable to talk to a professional installer to avoid making a costly mistake. Every professional installer should have an idea of the appropriate size of electric boiler that’ll be needed given your special requirements and home size.

Generally, with a 12k kilowatt boiler, you should be able to operate up to 7 to 8 radiators which is good for smaller properties. For apartments and flats, getting a smaller electric boiler would be the best option.

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 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.

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.

how to rewire a house?

For most homeowners, rewiring a house is always a sore subject they’d prefer to avoid especially when they think of the expenses they’d have to incur or the mess and complexity that the project involves. However, this is a subject we’d all have to face sooner or later as an old wiring poses a lot of drawbacks, while an improper wiring can also prove to be more expensive and even cause more damage as it can lead to not only electrical shorts but also electrical fires. When a wire triggers a spark or a current overload, this can cause fire and the entire house may be down in ashes within a couple of minutes. Hence, one of the several reasons why house rewiring is just too important to ignore.

In this FAQ, we’re going to take you through the house rewiring process so as to ensure that your project is done to perfection. However, if you do not feel confident enough to pull this off, we’d strongly recommend you get in touch with a reliable electrical professional who can guarantee that a safe and effective work is done.

  • Firstly, you’d have to upgrade the main service panel to a minimum of 100 amps
  • Fit dedicated circuits in the service panel for all the home’s major appliances.
  • Allow for a space of about 6 to 8 feet between electrical outlets throughout the house in order to cut out the need to run extension cords which could be a fire hazard.
  • Install only three-prong type to avoid electrical shocks when fitting new outlets.
  • Using ground fault circuit interrupters, fit outlets in the bathrooms, kitchen as well as outdoors. These outlets will shut themselves out so as to prevent electrical shock when wet.
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.

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.

Should I use a certified electrician to install my electric heating?

It’s always recommended to use a certified electrician to carry out electrical work. They can self-certify that their work meets building regulations. While some parts of electric heating systems can be installed as a DIY project, the thermostat and other control wiring legally must be installed by a certified electrician. There are a range of competent persons schemes in operation.

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