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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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Gess Home Improvements

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Home improvements .Solar PV ,Tesla battery, Battery storage
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New Dawn Solar

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Expert, Hassle Free Domestic & Commercial Solar PV & Battery Installations you can trust.
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At London Electrical, we provide all electrical services, from re-wires to testing and inspection. Between me and my busin...
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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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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

Do I need planning permission for solar thermal panels?

Most domestic solar thermal panels do not need planning permission and are covered by permitted development rights. There are restrictions on the size and location of these systems. If you live in a conservation area or listed building, or want to install a very large solar thermal system, check with your local authority to see if you will need planning permission.

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.
How much is the Powerwall 2?
The Tesla Powerwall 2.0 is the second solar battery storage system from Elon Musk’s EV and clean energy company. It’s larger and more expensive than the original Powerwall, but it can store more electricity. So how much is the Powerwall 2.0? With installation, it will set you back between £6,500 and £9,000. But is it worth it? We’ll go through some of the top features so you can make your decision. The Powerwall 2 has a huge useable capacity of 13.5kWh. Most other solar batteries on the market have a capacity of around 4-6.5kWh, so it’s no surprise that it’s also one of the most expensive. If you’ve got a standard-size solar panel system on an average-sized home, you might not need a battery with such a big storage capacity. The Tesla Powerwall 2.0 is the only solar battery available in the UK to provide your home with an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) if you add the Backup Gateway 2. This means that if there’s a power cut, you won’t lose power – because your battery will keep running. It can also scan the weather forecast, so if there’s a storm it will ensure that your solar panels charge the battery in case you get a power cut. So while the Powerwall 2 is the probably the most expensive solar battery you can buy in the UK, if you live in a part of the country with a particular problem the power cuts or you have a large solar panel system, it might just be worth spending the money on it.
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.
which home EV charger?

If you are thinking of buying an electric vehicle, then one of the first things you’d have to put into consideration is charging. When it comes to charging of your electric vehicle, doing it at home is one of the most convenient things that comes with it. Not only do you get to avoid the fuel stations, but you’d also get to drive a car in a much cheaper way. Fitting an EV charger or wallbox at your residential space gives you the option to add miles to your battery in a lot faster manner than making use of a three pin plug. In fact, there are also some chargers that offers a lot more than just being a fast way to charge your vehicle.

 

So which home ev charger should you use? There are a wide range of options available in the market today, however you can get the perfect match for your vehicle by answering these few questions:

  • Can you park two cars side by side? If yes, then a tethered charger might just be your most suitable option. A tethered cable is one that’s always connected to your home’s charger. One of the major benefits of using this is that you can get home and plug the charger straight it without having to fetch the cable or carry it around.
  • Is size and design crucial? If yes, then you can consider wallbox chargers or untethered wallboxes which are smaller in size and minimalist in design.
  • What if your WiFi isn’t accessible? If your WiFi signal is poor in the spot where the charger is to installed but your mobile phone signal is good, then Ohme is a good option to consider.
how much to rewire a 3 bed house?

If you’re thinking about rewiring your three bedroom 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 truth, there’s no simple and short answer to this question as the average cost to rewire a house is based on a wide range of factors. 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. Firstly, it should be stated that there are numerous factors that affects the price of a rendering a house which includes the size of the house and its condition, the ease of access, the prep work required, as well as your location and the quality of the contractor your hire. Out of all these factors, the most significant variables 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.

 

House rewiring is usually a messy and disruptive task which can also be very dangerous especially when handled by a inexperienced individual. As a result, we’d strongly recommend that this task is carried out by a qualified and registered electrician who is well trained to perform this task to perfection. The average cost for electrical rewiring for a three bedroom semi detached house should be within the range of £3000 to £4500, although there may be some extra house rewiring cost that may also arise in the process.

are electric radiators expensive to run?

Are Electric Radiators Expensive To Run?

Just like many home additions, the running costs of electric radiators varies largely on a number of factors. Great number of electric radiators typically comes with an in built thermostat which is designed to turn itself off automatically when not in use in order to save energy.

However the energy provider’s set electricity charge tariff will also have a great influence on an electric radiator’s running cost. Let’s take a look at the running costs of an electric radiator!

A 600 Watt electric radiator ( on a standard electricity tariff) will usually have a running cost ranging between 4 to 6 pence each hour. However you should also take note that this scenario might change in situations whereby the electric radiator is not calling for heat the full 60 minutes of each hour. And this is more likely to be the situation as the thermostat is programmed in such a way that enables it to turn itself off immediately there’s an achievement of your required room temperature level - usually within 10 minutes from the time it was switched on. As a result of this, the running cost per hour of electric radiators will be greatly reduced to just about 1 to 2 pence.

It’s also important to note that enhancing the insulation of your home can go a long way to add to the heat retention value of each room. Consequently, the duration at which the electric radiator calls more heating will be significantly reduced, which in turn, implies a lower electricity bill.

Another key factor that can play a huge role in saving on your heating bills is the programming as well as usage of your electric radiators. Every radiator comes with an independent digital thermostat with a number of 24/7 programming options to help achieve maximum efficiency. When the radiator is properly set according to your lifestyle, you can save as much as 50 percent on your heating bills.

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.

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