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Glow Green

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Light Renewables

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24 May

Electric | Internal & External work

Chichester - PO20

Enquiry from: Martinne M

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I will need a new fuse box installed to replace a very old one and have it moved to a different location

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17 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Chichester - PO20

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My oven keeps tripping out after being on for around 15 minutes

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13 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Chichester - PO20

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I have a few electrical items that I would like quoting Review of the main house electrics for an EICR Inspection of a cooker installation of a heat sensor installation of a heat sensor and new sm...

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28 Sep

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Chichester - PO20

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PAT testing for holiday let. preferably to take place *** October or soon after?

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26 Sep

Electric | Internal & External work

Chichester - PO20

Enquiry from: Sharon B

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Socket inserting behind oven. Old oven is wired into the wall. New oven is a plug in one

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14 Sep

Electric | Internal & External work

Chichester - PO20

Enquiry from: David S

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hi, i am having a car charger fitted to the house and in order to proceed they require the gas supply to the house is bonded. they have asked that a 10mm bond is fitted, if this makes sense? is this s...

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01 Aug

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Chichester - PO19

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PAT test sewing machine, new machine, need it carried out by next Tuesday, how much do you charge

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18 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Chichester - PO20

Enquiry from: Mark H

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run a permanent electrical feed to bus (static, used as teaching area) on school site. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: commercial

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05 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Chichester - PO20

Enquiry from: Mark H

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1) moving light switch 2) moving power sockets 3) fitting external wiring for new awning are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require any rewiring in the p...

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25 May

Heating | Electric Radiators & Heaters

Chichester - PO19

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I am looking on behalf of my sister who is unwell as she lives in an apartment with night storage heaters and I’m looking to change the storage heaters to something that isn’t going to cost quite ...

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26 Apr

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Chichester - PO19

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Around 10 items to check, hoover, laptop, router, microwave, kettle, steamer, till, card machine, portable radiator

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21 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Chichester - PO20

Enquiry from: David J

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Two immersions needs wiring in. There is space on Hager board and it’s double RCD’d

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20 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Chichester - PO19

Enquiry from: Paul E

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i need a quote for a complete or partial rewire. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require any rewiring in the property: yes do you need any sockets repla...

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04 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Chichester - PO20

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Electric oven replace and install.

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13 Dec

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Chichester - PO20

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In 2016 you helped Will Obrien do a new bathroom including an aqualisa visage digital shower. The control unit on the wall does not seem to be getting any power - no light showing. Can you help? Ps y...

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09 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Chichester - PO19

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New washing machine delivered but cable too short. Socket needs repositioning in cupboard under sink.

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12 Nov

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Chichester - PO20

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11 Nov

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Chichester - PO20

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pat testing of all plugs within the pre school are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: commercial how many bedrooms: 3-4 how old is the property: post-2000 time scale: less th...

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10 Nov

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Chichester - PO20

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Please can you give me a quote for 5-6 items to be pat tested? Thanks Linda

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08 Nov

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Chichester - PO20

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Please can you tell me how much it would be to have 3-4 items pat tested before the end of next week. Thanks Linda

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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 Chichester is:

£2,447

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Chichester £200-£2,730
Solar thermal in Chichester £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Chichester £1,250-£6,150
Rewiring a House in Chichester £3,042-£8,009
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Chichester £115-£204
Electrical survey in Chichester £150-£230
Solar battery in Chichester £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Chichester £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Chichester £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Chichester £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

How do solar thermal panels work?

Solar thermal panels work by capturing heat directly from the sun and using it to heat water. This hot water is then passed through a coil to heat the water for your central heating system. Solar thermal systems are compatible with many existing conventional boilers with hot water tanks, and can be set up to feed in to your existing heating system.

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 much does pat testing cost?

How Much Does Pat Testing Cost?

When it comes to Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) there’s no particular rule that determines how much such services can cost. However as a rule of thumb, you should take note that when calling in a professional PAT testing company they’re likely to charge within the range of £1 to £3 per appliance that’s going to be tested. However, if you have quite a number of appliances to be tested, then there’s a good chance that the price per appliance can be reduced to serve as a bulk discount. So the more the appliances to be tested, the better.

There are companies that actually offer a pricing that’s below £1 per item, however companies likely are most definitely going to have a fixed minimum number of appliances that are required to be tested or a fixed minimum fee like 60 portable appliances. It must, however, be noted that pricing can also go beyond PAT Testing as several professional companies will add some additional advantages which is more than just the test of each individual appliance. This kind of pricing can include other services such as a thorough visual inspection, plug rewiring as well as fuse replacements. They can also include stuffs like Pail and Fail labels in the pricing.

Generally, the average price of PAT testing will be based on various influencing factors such as the type of the appliance, setting, number of appliance to be tested as well as other related expenses. What’s more? Most PAT companies will offer a company with a PAT Testing Certificate so as to certify that the company is in total compliance and also remains a safe environment to work.

Is electric heating suitable for my home?

There are a range of variables that will determine which heating system is best for your home, such as the level of insulation and size of rooms. However, electric heating is suitable for many homes. Electric boilers are very compact and do not need a flue. Underfloor heating is effective at heating rooms of any size.

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%).

what are solar thermal panels?

Asides from the fact that solar energy can be converted into electricity with the help of solar panels, there’s also another pretty cool way the sun’s power can be harnessed - solar thermal technologies. These technologies are able to convert sunlight into heat rather than power and these are in fact the very first solar energy products that were commercialized in the United Kingdom. Solar thermal panels, in a similar way to solar PVs, can help in minimizing your carbon footprint while also assisting you to save good money on your energy bills by providing the much needed coverage for your heating needs with the help of a renewable energy source that’s totally free.

Solar thermal panels provides some great benefits which is capable of making all homeowners in the UK consider installing one in their respective homes. Let’s take a closer look at these benefits.

✓ When compared to solar PV panels, they’re a more affordable heating option and also have a shorter payback period.

✓ Solar thermal panels are more efficient than PV panels due to the fact that the heat waves are able to hold more energy than sunlight and also because there’s no electricity transformation process.

✓ Solar thermal panels are able to operate in cold climates, strong wind as well as overcast weather, and make use of an energy storage system.

✓ They can help you save about 600kg of carbon dioxide emissions on an annual basis.

✓ Although most of the solar thermal panel systems come with a warranty usually within the range of 5 to 10 years, they’re able to last up to 25 years. What’s more? The require just a little maintenance, meaning the main cost you’d have to worry about is the cost of installation.

how does electric central heating work?

How Does Electric Central Heating Work?

An electric central heating works to provide a number of benefits for you. These benefits include the following:

lSpace Heating

• The storage heaters work during the night to store electricity which would be used to heat up the heat retaining bricks. This, in turn, will release this energy throughout the day to warm up the room.

• There are also electric radiators which works to deliver on-demand heat and as a result, economy tariffs are totally avoided. It will generate heat by itself rather than storing it and with the controls, you can easily determine the amount of heat to be released when you require it.

• There is the wet electric system options as well which comes with water filled radiators. This operates in a similar way to normal radiators, however, it makes use of electricity to heat up the water.

lWater Heating

• An electric boiler operates in a very similar manner to other boiler types, just that it makes use of electricity as its fuel. Here, the water is warmed by a heating element and the water is later moved to several radiator throughout the house by a pump. These electric boiler types earns you tariff savings as you’ll be able to heat water at night.

• Heat pumps geothermal or air source, redistributes heat instead of creating it. Heat pumps are powered by electricity and it works by absorbing heat either from the air or ground which it then channels it through a pump. This can then be incorporated in heating either water or a room.

• A dedicated immersion heater is another water heating option. Here, the heating element is positioned inside a hot water cylinder. In a similar fashion to a kettle, the element heats the nearby water. Immersion heater can act either as a backup or your main heating element.

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.

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