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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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Greentech Renewables

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Greentech Renewables specialises in the design and installation of bespoke Solar PV systems for your home or business. We ...
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Haz Electrical

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Haz Electrical Limited, established just a year ago, is a testament to our passion for delivering top-notch electrical ser...
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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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Atomus Electrical

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Qualified Electrician, Army veteran after 23 years service. Safety focused, will provide you with a service of the highest...
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IC Electrical Installations Ltd pride ourselves on our professional, reliable service. We specialise in complete re-wi...

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21 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Wakefield - WF4

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17 Nov

Heating | Electric Radiators & Heaters

Wakefield - WF1

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1x1.5kw 2x 1.2kw 2x.95 kw fitted to replace storage heaters

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19 Jun

Electric | Internal & External work

Wakefield - WF2

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Good Afternoon, I hope this email finds you well? Allow me to introduce myself, I’m Anna the Facilities Administrator here at Nationwide Property Solutions. We specialise in property management n...

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07 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Wakefield - WF2

Enquiry from: Roy M

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bulbs needed in en suite and bathroom flush ceiling lights. i am housebound. and have osteo-arthritis and cancer so can’t do it. would need bulbs supplied. would also like you to look at fuse box to...

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06 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Wakefield - WF3

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Gas hob installation need to cut into back wall to access gas pipe and to fit new 13 amp plug for elec integrated cooker

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01 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Wakefield - WF2

Enquiry from: Stephan A

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remove a six fuse fuse box and replace with circuit breaker box

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24 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Wakefield - WF4

Enquiry from: Glenn P

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looking for a shower to be replaced. taken front cover off previous shower wiring has melted on live & neutral wires. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you ne...

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01 Feb

Electric | Survey & Certificates

Wakefield - WF4

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Hi there, Just wanted to get a quote for an electrical safety certificate for our house as we are looking to rent it out. Regards, Jack Sipple

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29 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Wakefield - WF2

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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. are you t...

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11 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Wakefield - WF3

Enquiry from: Carl F

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just connect hive receiver cables to new combi boiler are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any socke...

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25 Nov

Electric | Internal & External work

Wakefield - WF3

Enquiry from: Stewart B

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need an already spurred double socket wiring up to the main supply. a friend of the family installed it and then installed another in the next bedroom and now this double socket isn't working. it look...

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22 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Wakefield - WF3

Enquiry from: Leah T

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Sell 2 Times Are you the home owner of that property? YES - SOLE How many Bedrooms does that property have? 3 Is it detached, semi-detached or terraced? semi-detached Do you know which way your roof ...

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11 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Wakefield - WF3

Enquiry from: Emma M

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solar panels with battery to store electric 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 ...

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03 Nov

Electric | Internal & External work

Wakefield - WF2

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a plug socket needs to be wired to the fuse box as the socket is completely disconnected from any power, the wires on it look like they’ve been cut completely are you the property owner: tenant (wit...

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29 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Wakefield - WF4

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quote for a solar battery fitted are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 time scale: immediate please call to appo...

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17 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Wakefield - WF3

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i am looking to install a battery pack to my existing solar panel system. looking for ideally 6kw to 10kw battery to be added to the property. if there is a possibility to add a roof mounted wind turb...

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11 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Wakefield - WF2

Enquiry from: James B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and is waiting to be contacted. mr confirmed via sms at 10:43 mr confirmed via email at 10:43 mr lives in the wakefield area. solar pv panels roo...

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24 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Wakefield - WF2

Enquiry from: Hugh A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

call any time. roof faces: sw type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 4 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. how became interested in solar panels: r...

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29 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Wakefield - WF2

Enquiry from: Zsuzsanna R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in wakefield 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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28 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Wakefield - WF2

Enquiry from: Andrew W

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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 electrician.confirmed inte...

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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 Wakefield is:

£2,707

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Wakefield £137-£6,837
Solar thermal in Wakefield £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Wakefield £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Wakefield £2,109-£9,342
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Wakefield £129-£196
Electrical survey in Wakefield £150-£230
Solar battery in Wakefield £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Wakefield £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Wakefield £5,200-£7,550
Electric vehicle charger in Wakefield £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

When should I have a periodic inspection?

Periodic testing and inspections should be completed: Every 10 years for your home, Every five years for rented accommodation, Every three years for a caravan, Every year for a swimming pool.Electrical inspections are also carried out when buying, selling or renting a property.

what size solar battery do I need?

So, you’ve finally decided to go for solar? If yes, then you’d also probably find yourself trying to figure out exactly what solar battery size is needed to power your home or property. This is one of the most common questions when it comes to the solar system world and understandably so. In this article, we aim to give you an idea of the solar size you’d need to power your home or property before making a purchase decision. Let’s take a look!

The first thing to do if you find yourself asking this question is to identify the reason why you want to purchase the solar battery in the first place. For some individuals, they simply want to save some excess energy being fed back into the grid, while others just want protection from possible blackouts. There are also some environment-conscious home or property owners who makes this decision in order to create a carbon-neutral home. Another crucial factor to consider is your budget. A full solar storage system can be quite costly, although this is cheaper than a decade ago. Generally, the size of solar battery you’ll require depends on the following:

  • How much energy you’re able to generate: The size of your solar array as well as its efficiency will influence the amount of power it’ll be able to supply to your home.
  • Your daily energy usage needs: Daily energy usage can vary greatly between households depending on a number of factors. These factors include the number of occupants, geographical location, type of building, general household energy usage and more. Some may find that their solar system cover for most of their energy usage, while others find themselves still relying heavily on the grid.
does a 1970s house need rewiring?

Unlike in houses constructed in the 1960s, where you’d probably need to rewire the entire house unless the wiring is the modern PVCu coated type, majority of houses built in the 1970s would not need to be rewired. Most often than not, what they’ll need is just a consumer unit as well as an earthing upgrade. If you happen to have a consumer unit change, the electrical professional you hire would have to inspect the most parts of the property regardless. With that answered, you may also wish to know just how often a house would need to be rewired.

 

First and foremost, in order to make sure that your wiring is safe there’s a need to ensure that a periodic inspection is carried out by a fully licensed and qualified electrician every 10 years. Meanwhile for rental properties with tenants, the landlord is required to carry out a periodic inspection at least every 5 years. This will make sure that the electrical works in the property are safe, up to date and suitable for continued usage.

 

In order to determine whether your house needs to be rewired, there are some signs or indicators you’d have to watch out for. If you notice one or even a combination of the following , then you should get in touch with a registered electrician:

  • Discoloured outlets and switches
  • Persistent burning smell
  • Outlets problems
  • Flickering lights
  • Tripping circuit breaker or blown fuses
  • If you happen to possess aluminium wiring
  • If you have continually experienced electrical shocks

 

It must, however, be said that rewiring a house is a messy and quite disruptive work. It’s also considered to be quite dangerous and recommended to be carried out only by a professional is well trained and experienced when it comes to tackling electrical works.

is electric heating expensive?

Is Electric Heating Expensive?

Well, electric heating being termed as “expensive is relative to your budget. But we can tell you making use of electric heating will cost you within the range of an additional £300 to £400 per year more than the conventional gas powered systems. Meanwhile the average UK home making use of heating has been found to incur around £550 on an annual basis while those using electric storage heaters will spend almost £900 every year, according to OVO Energy.

However, there are numerous benefits of using electric heating and some of which can contribute to give a lower cost. If you’re considering the installation of an electric heating, here are some of the benefits you’ll derive.

• Safety. The several risks that comes with traditional systems are greatly reduced with an electric heating system. For instance, there’s no risk of carbon monoxide emissions or potential explosions since there’s no use of fuel to run the system.

• Installation. When compared to traditional systems, electric heating quite inexpensive to fit. This is due to the fact that minimal hardware are needed in the installation - no pipes, no flues, no vents and no ducts to be used. As a result, electric heating systems can also be installed within a shorter period of time.

• Environment. Generally, electricity has a positive impact on the environment especially due to the fact that there are no gasses or heavy metals incorporated in the system’s make up.

• Control. Electric heating offers a more convenient and controllable system. What’s more? This does not only make life easier, but can also help save as much as 30 percent on yearly cost of heating as well as helping to minimize toxic carbon emission. Furthermore, there’s a built in Wi-Fi that usually comes with electric heating systems while same can not be said of traditional gas systems.

what is a smart EV charger?

Smart EV charger is basically a set of functionalities in EVBox charging stations which allows the owner of the station to run several charging stations in a manner that’s cost effective and energy efficient. The word “smart, technologically speaking can mean a number of things, but generally it simply implies automation or your device’s ability to connect to other devices. Talking of smart ev chargers, this enables your charger to communicate with your car, the electric grid, as well as the ev charging infrastructure or other chargers. In other words, this means that any time you plug in your car to charge, the charger is able to transmit data to the charging operator. This operator can then make use of this data to identify the best time for you car to be charged and as a result, puts much less pressure on the grid and could also turn to be very cost effective in the long run.

Here are some of the primary benefits of smart ev charging

  • They’re a lot quicker than three-pin plug. This is perhaps the most obvious benefit you can get from a smart ev charger. Overall, the charging time is much shorter due to fact that it possesses up to 3 times the power of a three pin plug.
  • Schedule the charging to suit your lifestyle. If your ev home charger is connected to the internet, there are additional benefits you can derive from it. These includes being able to sync it with your calender. Once you add your schedule to the smart charger app, your ev will be well charged and ready to go any time it’s needed.
how to install solar panels and batteries?

How To Install Solar Panels And Batteries

Have you decide to purchase a solar system for your home and wondering how to go about the installation? If yes, then we’ve got you covered! In recent times, it’ll be totally safe to say that solar panels and batteries for home use in the UK has now become more of a necessity than a luxury considering the numerous benefits the system offers. However, with the cost of having the system installed, you might be forced to think about the doing the installation yourself.

If you lack proper training and experience in the solar system installation process, it’s advisable to hire the services of a qualified technician who can guarantee the best results the first time and help you save time and extra costs that may result from possible costly errors. Here, we’ll give you a good insight into the installation process.

• Mount the solar panel and ensure it’s properly screwed to your roof. Try to position in such a way that it faces direct sun rays to have enough solar power generated.

• Connect your charge controller. The current that’s being generated by the solar panels will not be stable all day long. As a result, it’s important to avoid connecting solar photo voltaic modules directly to your better, if you don’t want it damaged. To control the current received from the solar panels, the charge controller is required. It has three connecting points - one for the battery, one for the solar panels and the last for Direct Current (DC) identify the one for solar panels and connect accordingly.

• Connect the battery to charge controller. The charge controller possess two terminals for the battery - the positive and negative terminals. Connect the positive terminal to the positive of the battery and also do the same for the negative.

does solar thermal work in the winter?

If you’re considering getting a solar thermal system, one of the first things that comes to mind is the possibility of the system functioning properly during the cold months. The short and simple answer to this question is yes, a solar thermal system works in the winter. However, the downside here is that it’ll be a lot less efficient when compared to how it operates during the warmer months or summer. As a result of this fact, you’ll likely need to rely more on your boiler, immersion heater or any other backup heating system during this period as your solar thermal system will fail to contribute as much as it does during the warmer months. So what exactly is the reason why solar thermal is less effective and less efficient in the winter period? Let’s have a look!

As you know, solar thermal system banks on the sun’s energy to heat the water for your home’s use. During the cold months or winter, the sunlight becomes a lot less available when compared to the warmer months, as a result, there’s less sunlight that’s available to be used for its solar energy. And even more so at the periods when the days are shorter or skies are clearly overcast.

Also having a great impact on a solar thermal system’s output is heavy snow. Flat plate collectors normally have the capacity to cope better during snowy conditions as the light that’s able to travel through the snow will heat up the absorber plate - thereby making the snow slide off more quickly. However, the case is contrary with evacuated tube collectors which possesses a form of vacuum insulation that’s crafted to minimize the loss of heat, meaning they can’t generate heat to melt and cause the snow to slide off in a similar way.

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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