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08 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Salvesen Crescent - EH47

Enquiry from: Shubnam A

Start Date: Immediate

I’ve got a new extension built. I need a qualified electrician to come out and provide me with a pass certificate, so I can give it to council.

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27 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: Roger M

Start Date: Immediate

the floor spotlights in our kitchen have not worked since moving in looking for someone to get these working are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require an...

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24 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: John M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity. mr lives in the edinburgh area. solar panels roof space available not sure on what kw they want so please call to discuss their options for sola...

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30 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: Jen B

Start Date: Less than one month

retrofit a solar battery to existing pv array are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 time scale: less than one month p...

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30 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: Jen B

Start Date: Less than one month

customer living in edinburgh area made an enquiry for solar electricity quotes via one of our websites. customer confirmed interest roof space available no shading please call to arrange an appointme...

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07 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: Wez C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in edinburgh 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 electrician directly.please call t...

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07 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: Wez C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Electric vehicle charger Lead

call anytime 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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05 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: Wez C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar hot water and confirmed on sms they would like a call with a electrician to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote. are you the propert...

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05 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: Wez C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and are waiting to be contacted. homeowner confirmed via sms at 19:22 homeowner lives in the edinburgh area. solar pv panels roof space available...

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14 Jul

Electric | Survey & Certificates

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: Aref T

Start Date: Immediate

EICR electrical safety certificates

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07 Jun

Solar Panel and Battery

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: Paul B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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. how became interested in solar pa...

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03 Jun

Solar Panel and Battery

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: Paul John B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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02 Jun

Solar Panel and Battery

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: William B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made enquiry online for solar electricity via one of our websites. confirmed interest via email at 08:02 confirmed interest via sms at 08:02 customer lives in edinburgh area. roof space avai...

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04 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: Stuart G

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: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 type of the roof you are looki...

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27 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: Muhammad A

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity. mr confirmed via phone at 11:18 mr lives in the edinburgh area. solar panels roof space available not sure on what kw they want so please call t...

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19 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: Chin S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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15 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: John D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) 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 lo...

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14 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: John K

Start Date: Immediate

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

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12 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: Alexander S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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: 3-4 type of the roof you are...

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11 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Edinburgh - EH48

Enquiry from: Archie M

Start Date: Immediate

require a cable to be attached to new oven 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: no ...

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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 Bathgate is:

£1,958

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Bathgate £300-£460
Solar thermal in Bathgate £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Bathgate £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Bathgate £2,625-£4,025
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Bathgate £135-£207
Electrical survey in Bathgate £150-£230
Solar battery in Bathgate £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Bathgate £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Bathgate £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Bathgate £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

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.

Can solar thermal panels provide enough hot water for my home?

Obviously the performance of a solar thermal system will vary depending on the location of the home, the insulation of the property, and your own hot water requirements. Solar thermal panels are capable of providing all of your hot water requirements from April to September. They will still make a contribution to your hot water needs for the rest of the year, but in general you will need a backup system to further heat the water in the colder months.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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