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Glow Green

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Gess Home Improvements

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Home improvements .Solar PV ,Tesla battery, Battery storage
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Solar Panels installation and battery storage solutions

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03 Nov

Electric | Internal & External work

Coulsdon - CR5

Enquiry from: Isaac A

Start Date: Immediate

Installation of the charger

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09 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Coulsdon - CR5

Enquiry from: Nirav P

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homeowner solar pv panels south facing roof no obstructions no shading roof space available supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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28 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Coulsdon - CR5

Enquiry from: Raj P

Start Date: Less than one month

customer in coulsdon area made enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed interest via . available roof space no shading please call homeowner to arrange an appointment to quote are you the prop...

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29 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Coulsdon - CR5

Enquiry from: Douglas E

Start Date: Immediate

Call back anytime. Roof faces: East-West 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...

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29 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Coulsdon - CR5

Enquiry from: Douglas E

Start Date: Immediate

Solar panels with battery, plus the option for hot water heating via solar.

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01 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Coulsdon - CR5

Enquiry from: Jo K

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customer made an online enquiry for electrical work and confirmed on sms and email they would like a call with a electrician to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote.customer h...

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06 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Coulsdon - CR5

Enquiry from: Sam B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the property available: yes how many bedrooms does the property have: 5+ type of the roof you are looki...

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02 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Coulsdon - CR5

Enquiry from: Adam F

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call any-time roof faces: sw type of building: semi-detached number of bedrooms: 4 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. hot water tank: no how became interes...

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10 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Coulsdon - CR5

Enquiry from: Sandra W

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call anytime. roof faces: sw type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 4 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. hot water tank: no how became interested...

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05 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Coulsdon - CR5

Enquiry from: Timur K

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1900-30 what is your current source of heating for the renewable incent...

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28 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Coulsdon - CR5

Enquiry from: Timur K

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call anytime. roof faces: sw 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 interes...

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28 Aug

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Coulsdon - CR5

Enquiry from: Sangita P

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4 bedroom plus living room and dining room and hallway rewiring are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 bedrooms ar...

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07 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Coulsdon - CR5

Enquiry from: Sandra W

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pass: 4 - call anytime. roof faces: south type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 4 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. hot water tank: no how beca...

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09 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Coulsdon - CR5

Enquiry from: Peter G

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 5+ property age: pre 1900 what is your current source of heating for the renewable incentive: ...

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16 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Coulsdon - CR5

Enquiry from: David P

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Customer visited the myelectricalwork.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: House, Work description: I have no sockets working in the kitchin. Are you the property owner: Owner of the ...

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11 Jan

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Coulsdon - CR5

Enquiry from: Amanda W

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I need a new Consumer unit same wall place plus external trunked direct below units ( not there yet) hardwired cooker. plus 2 double socket 1 below for washing machine. All on same wall. ( Small exten...

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08 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Coulsdon - CR5

Enquiry from: Sandeep S

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Customer visited the myelectricalwork.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: House, Work description: Need light fixture changed

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07 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Coulsdon - CR5

Enquiry from: Caroline J

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Customer visited the myelectricalwork.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property type: Flat, apartment, Work description: Fix an extractor fan that won't turn off Are you the property owner: Owne...

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06 Nov

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Coulsdon - CR5

Enquiry from: Andrea E

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Install 17 outside lights in garden Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached How many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 Bedrooms Are you looking to have the whole p...

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19 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Coulsdon - CR5

Enquiry from: Mr M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 Time scale: 1-3 months Other Forms: 336, 10012 Please call to appoint

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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 Coulsdon is:

£2,286

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Coulsdon £170-£280
Solar thermal in Coulsdon £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Coulsdon £1,250-£6,150
Rewiring a House in Coulsdon £2,209-£8,009
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Coulsdon £110-£303
Electrical survey in Coulsdon £150-£230
Solar battery in Coulsdon £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Coulsdon £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Coulsdon £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Coulsdon £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

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 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.
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.

What size home solar battery do I need?

The importance of selecting the right size battery for your home simply cannot be overemphasized. A lot of home and property owners are facing this challenge and understandably so. Selecting the right battery size for your needs depend on a number of factors which includes your motive for adding a battery, your electricity usage, your budget as well as your panel array size, be it new or existing. In this post, we’re going to take you through some of these factors to help you determine the right battery size for your home or property. Let’s take a look!

  • Your motive for getting a battery. While most people purchase a battery to wipe out their need to purchase electricity from the grid with the hope of making some savings, others add a battery so as to enjoy backup power. There are also some who just needs it to power their home with solar energy. It’ll not be economical to size a battery to effectively take you off the grid, but if your motive is to make savings, then you’ll should expect to purchase some electricity from the grid during the year.
  • Electricity usage. The average household uses about 16kWh of electricity on a daily basis. During the daylight hours, most of these household will use a third of their electricity when the solar panels are still generating electricity, while the remaining two third are purchased from the grid. In other words, you’ll require a minimum of 10kWh battery capacity if you were to use a battery to power the electricity you purchase from the grid.

For a typical British household, you’ll most likely need a 5kWh solar power system which normally generates about 17 to 21 kWh on a daily basis depending on your location in the UK.

Is it worth getting a solar battery?

There are a few factors that will determine whether it’s worth getting a solar battery. They involve how much electricity you use, how often you’re at home and whether you receive any export payments.

To work out whether it’s worth getting a solar battery, you need to work out how much of the electricity you generate you’re using already. If you’re able to run all your appliances during the day while your solar panels generate electricity, then it sounds like you’re already using your electricity well. It might not be worth you getting a solar battery in this case.

However, if you’re not at home for a lot of the day, then you’ll be missing out on the electricity your panels are generating while the sun’s shining. If you install a solar battery system, you can store the electricity that your panels generate in the battery and use it when you get home. This will help you cut your electricity bills even further.

You’ll also need to consider whether you’re getting paid to export your electricity. If you’re on the Feed-in Tariff scheme (FITs) or receive payments from the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), you’ll get paid for every unit of electricity you export to the National Grid. Before you decide whether it’s worth getting a solar battery, you’ll need to weigh up whether you’d be better off carrying on exporting your unused electricity rather than storing it to use yourself. If you’re unsure, visit the Energy Saving Trust’s website or speak to an MCS-registered installer who will be able to help you work out which is more cost-effective.

how to get electrical certificate?

An electrical safety inspection is basically the act of carrying out a thorough assessment of all electrical systems within a property, be it residential, commercial or industrial premises. The main goal of conducting this survey is to see to the fact that all the electrical systems and installations forming part of a property are correctly fitted, well maintained and ultimately, safe. This is required to be carried out by an electrician who’s an approved contractor and accredited by ECA, NICEIC or STROMA. To get contractors who can carry out the electrical safety inspection and meet with the government criteria, you simply have to search on the Electrical Component Person database. They’ll assess the current condition of the electrical systems and evaluate if they are working efficiently while also paying special attention to any defects or faults.

 

Generally, the best way to get an electrical safety certificate ( an EICR) is to shop around. In the event whereby you need the inspector to examine a part of your property you’d have to raise his/her awareness to this. This will be referred to as an “agreed limitation in the report.

 

Failure to comply with electrical safety regulations bring about serious penalties for such landlords. Upon the introduction of the new regulations in June 2020, local authorities can fine the electrical safety regulations-breaching landlords up to £30,000. Asides this fact, it’s also in your interest to keep your property as well as its appliances in a good condition at all times. If everyone including your tenants feel safe and your property is in great shape, everyone is happy!

 

The cost of an Electrical Certificate varies depending on the size of your home as well as the number of electrical installations and appliances that needs to be checked. The price can start anywhere from £120 and above.

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.

is solar thermal worth it in the uk?

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.

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