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Glow Green

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Solar Panels installation and battery storage solutions
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Gess Home Improvements

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Home improvements .Solar PV ,Tesla battery, Battery storage
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20 Jul

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Chertsey - KT16

Enquiry from: Feng P

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, we are considering to have a PAT test on our office devices. Approximately from 100 to 150 devices, mainly office devices like computers. We would like to have a quote and time scale of the wor...

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12 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Chertsey - KT16

Enquiry from: Dominic M

Start Date: Immediate

rcd in fuse box keeps tripping. flat is split across 2 rcds, one is fine and one keeps tripping. no individual circuit breakers tripping at the same time. have tried unplugging appliances, switching o...

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11 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Chertsey - KT16

Enquiry from: Gary C

Start Date: Immediate

call any time. roof faces: south type of building: terraced number of bedrooms: 3 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. how became interested in solar panels...

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07 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Chertsey - KT16

Enquiry from: Gary C

Start Date: Immediate

call any time. roof faces: south type of building: terraced number of bedrooms: 3 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. how became interested in solar panels...

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01 May

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Chertsey - KT16

Enquiry from: Emma M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

two photography lighting stands are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other how many bedrooms: 1-2 how old is the property: unknown time scale: 1-3 months please call to...

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25 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Chertsey - KT16

Enquiry from: Darren T

Start Date: Immediate

Electric vehicle charger Lead

*homeowner- solar pv panels & battery detached south facing roof no obstructions no shading roof space available supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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19 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Chertsey - KT16

Enquiry from: Darren T

Start Date: Immediate

Electric vehicle charger Lead

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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12 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Chertsey - KT16

Enquiry from: GRAHAM H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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14 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Chertsey - KT16

Enquiry from: Sam L

Start Date: Immediate

customer has a solar panels project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for solar hot water. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a renewable energy.confirmed...

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02 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Chertsey - KT16

Enquiry from: Neghet K

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 5+ other forms: solar hot water, ground source heat pumps agreed to receive quotes for selected products: y...

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23 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Chertsey - KT16

Enquiry from: Neghet K

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 5+ what is the direction of the roof: south current source of heating: gas other forms: solar ...

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23 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Chertsey - KT16

Enquiry from: Neghet K

Start Date: Immediate

call any time. roof faces: south type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 3 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. hot water tank: yes how became interes...

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14 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Chertsey - KT16

Enquiry from: Aldrin F

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: solar hot water agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes please call to appoint

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14 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Chertsey - KT16

Enquiry from: Aldrin F

Start Date: Less than one month

new solar panels installation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you have plans for the property available: yes how many bedrooms does the property have:...

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20 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Chertsey - KT16

Enquiry from: Delia C

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 other forms: solar hot water, ground source heat pumps agreed to receive quotes for selected products: ...

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20 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Chertsey - KT16

Enquiry from: Delia C

Start Date: Immediate

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

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29 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Chertsey - KT16

Enquiry from: Robert F

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner General information: Install and connect a switched fused junction box to a new B32 5932s MCB

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20 Jul

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Chertsey - KT16

Enquiry from: Andrew C

Start Date: Less than one month

pat test 4 items fridge-freezer-microwave-washing machine time scale: less than one month please call to appoint

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22 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Chertsey - KT16

Enquiry from: Gillian S

Start Date: Immediate

We have solar panels. They are not turned on. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 Roof Obstructed: No Obstructions What is the ...

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15 Nov

Electric | Internal & External work

Chertsey - KT16

Enquiry from: Lisa B

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner General information: Dimplex heater has a squeaky noise constantly Project type: Other

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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 Chertsey is:

£4,184

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Chertsey £217-£8,587
Solar thermal in Chertsey £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Chertsey £1,250-£6,150
Rewiring a House in Chertsey £2,907-£31,756
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Chertsey £158-£5,302
Electrical survey in Chertsey £150-£230
Solar battery in Chertsey £3,040-£5,195
Garden lighting in Chertsey £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Chertsey £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Chertsey £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

How much do electric radiators cost?

How Much Do Electric Radiators Cost?

If there’s an age-long question that doesn’t seem to go away any time soon it’s how much do electric radiators cost? Although it would be perfect to offer an exact figure you can actually work with as the cost of running your heating system, but unfortunately you’ll have to consult a clairvoyant individual to get that. The question is almost synonymous with asking to know what your utility bill will be this month or the next. This is an answer that’s specific to each household, so it would be impossible to provide an answer that applies to all households in the UK. This is because there are several influencing factors that affects what the final cost of your household’s electricity bill will be. Let’s take a look at these factors!

• The size of the room you want to heat. As you would have guessed, the larger the room, the higher the amount of energy that’ll be incorporated, which means a greater electricity bill.

• The age of your house. There’s a high possibility your household ( if it’s an old one) lacks sufficient insulation which makes it less energy efficient, except you’ve already made some necessary changes.

• Your individual needs. Depending on your personal requirements, you electricity bill may be greatly influenced to be higher or lower. And the more people you have in your home, the more the energy you’re likely to consume.

• Time of the year. During the winter months, you’re likely to use a lot more electricity and heating because the weather tends to be colder.

• Your property’s exposure to natural elements. For instance a terraced home with houses on either side will be able to retain heat much longer and there less electricity and heating than a fully detached home.

How do I connect solar panels to a battery?

Most people want to connect solar panels to a battery when they’re not at home all day to use the electricity they generate, or generate more than they consume over a day. Solar batteries are a great way to maximise the savings on your energy bills since you can use every unit of electricity you generate.

If you want to connect your solar panels to a battery, the best – and safest – way is to ask an MCS-registered company to do it for you. They’ve had lots of training and hold qualifications in handling electricity and installing solar batteries, so they will be able to recommend the best battery for your solar panels and for the among of electricity you use. Some of the brands they might recommend include Tesla, SolarEdge and SolaX, but there are many more to choose from. If you want to send electricity to the grid from your battery to receive Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments, it’s also worth leaving installation up to a registered installer. This is because you might not be eligible for payments if your battery wasn’t installed by an MCS-registered company.

However, if you do want to have a go at connecting your solar panels to a battery, it’s worth finding out whether your system is ‘storage ready’. Most relatively new systems will be, since batteries are becoming more commonplace. If your solar panels are storage ready, they will have an inverter that can easily have a battery added to it. If this is the case, then you should be able to buy the solar battery you want and follow the manufacturer's instructions to install it.

But it’s worth remembering that electricity is extremely dangerous when handled improperly. If you don’t get the solar battery connected properly and something goes wrong, it could cause a fire or you could electrocute yourself. If a fire breaks out due to your battery, it’s unlikely that your home insurance company would pay out since you connected the battery yourself. That’s why it’s always worth speaking to a registered installer to install a solar battery storage system for you.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

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 at home: Costs about £9.20 for a full charge. *
  • Charging at work: Many employers will install workplace charging points and typically offer free access throughout the day.
  • Charging at public locations: Public chargepoints at supermarkets or car parks are often free to use for the duration of your stay.
  • Rapid charging: Rapid charging points are normally found at motorway service stations and typically cost £6.50 for a 30 min, ~100 mile charge.

 

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%).

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.
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 solar panels and batteries work together?

How Do Solar Panels And Batteries Work Together?

With solar panel system rapidly becoming an ubiquitous phenomenon within the modern society, several homeowners in the UK are just coming to terms with the numerous benefits offered by the system. The solar power’s popularity has even led to the rise of another renewable technology - solar batteries able to store excess solar power that can be used later. Now several companies such as Tesla are now building solar batteries that can be fitted alongside solar panels for your building. So how exactly do solar panels and batteries work together? Let’s have a look!

Solar panels make use of the sun light to generate electricity and as a result, they can’t function when sunlight is absent - giving a big issue of how to power your house when it’s dark. In the event whereby this occurs, you’re afforded two options which is either to contact energy providers to buy electricity or purchase a battery storage system.

So what’s the function of the battery storage system? Basically when your solar panel provides electricity which is not needed right away, a solar battery will work to convert the DC electricity into AC energy which is going to be stored for later use (when you actually need it). in other words, your solar panels charge the batteries when you do not require the energy they’re generating right away.

As a result, when it’s dark and the solar panels are no longer functioning, your system will tap into the energy that’s already been stored by your battery for later use. This way, you can be totally independent of the National Grid, which implies more savings on your electricity bills.

Does rewiring a house add value?

Rewriting a residence adds so much greater than financial value. It includes comfort, safety, resale value when you concern sell it. If you have 2 homes in the very same road both of very same dimension, comparable spec as well as style yet one has electrical wiring from 1970/1980's and also the various other one has been rewired in the last 5years it will be picked up on study the potential customers and also their solicitors will undoubtedly try to obtain a ₤ 5-10k reduction in cost due to the fact it will require rewriting. So although no financial gain will certainly be seen quickly when it comes to sell it will be self noticeable plus your home will be extra attracting clients.

 

Rewiring a residence will add worth when you come to sell because when a land surveyor involves check your home and sees that he is most likely to state this to there customer which subsequently after that makes the house better. Most individuals when buying a residence would like to know has it been re-wired lately as well as this results from the high price included and also the upheaval that is really felt when a house has to be re-wired. But in general I would say that rewiring a home if it requires it is most definitely a worthwhile task obtaining done.

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 ).

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