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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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Story Electrical And Sons

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Story Electrical is an award winning business that are specialists in renewable energy, in particular EV charge points, So...
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The Solar Specialists with over a decade of experience. Our goal is to 'renew renewables' with our non-sales based appr...
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Atlas Group (Midlands)

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Atlas are a turnkey Interiors company that supply and install high quality kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, home bars and me...
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Titanium Drainage and Plumbing

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Local Drainage company, working in skegness and surrounding areas. Offering you a range of services. Drainage: jetting unb...
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Economy Heating

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We create a bespoke heating package offering a range of electric heaters to suit all budgets and needs. We have expert ins...

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14 Sep

Electric | Survey & Certificates

Peterborough - PE7

Enquiry from: Tony E

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08 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Peterborough - PE7

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Type of house: Semi-Detached | Has space on roof: Yes | Looking for battery: Yes | Finance Help: No

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11 Jul

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Peterborough - PE3

Enquiry from: Paul D

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Call back anytime. Roof faces: South Type of building: Detached Number of bedrooms: 5 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. Hot water tank: No How became in...

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08 Jul

Solar Panel and Battery

Peterborough - PE3

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Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 other forms: none please call to appoint

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03 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Peterborough - PE2

Enquiry from: Andrew K

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we’ve just purchased a new cooker, the old cooker plugged straight in to a 3 pin socket.. the new cooker looks like it needs so work to get it hooked up and working are you the property owner: owne...

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23 May

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Peterborough - PE4

Enquiry from: Nathan C

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Looking for an estimate to come and check our fixed wiring on site in Werrington Peterborough

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25 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Peterborough - PE7

Enquiry from: Young Y

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installation the evonestop charging are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets replaced: yes ple...

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20 Mar

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Peterborough - PE3

Enquiry from: Liam D

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1. Replace spotlights in the bathroom 2. Fix a fault in a ceiling rose at 66 Ringwood, ***

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28 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Peterborough - PE1

Enquiry from: Harjeet V

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heating controller for mitsubishi heating system needs to be replaced are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you n...

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26 Feb

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Peterborough - PE2

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New re-wiring New electrical box

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23 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Peterborough - PE4

Enquiry from: Michael M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry solar electricity. homeowner confirmed interest via roof space available little to no shading homeowner lives in area please call to arrange appointment and discuss a...

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18 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Peterborough - PE1

Enquiry from: Imran M

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everytime try to switch cooker on the electric trips out are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any ...

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14 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Peterborough - PE7

Enquiry from: Boota M

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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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09 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Peterborough - PE7

Enquiry from: Patrick N

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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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02 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Peterborough - PE7

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

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01 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Peterborough - PE3

Enquiry from: Emma B

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replacment fuse box, it is still the origional when the house was built, i also need eirc and epc can you please give me an quote are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terra...

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25 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Peterborough - PE2

Enquiry from: Hatice A

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needs to fixed 4 ceiling light are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets replaced: no plea...

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15 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Peterborough - PE7

Enquiry from: G

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Please can you quote for an electrical socket to be checked and for a spurred electrical socket which has been blanked off to be checked to ensure it has been blanked off safely (or for it to be remov...

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11 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Peterborough - PE7

Enquiry from: Sabrina R

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need landlord electrical certificate are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets replaced: no ple...

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10 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Peterborough - PE2

Enquiry from: Amanda K

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Power keeps tripping out

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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 Peterborough is:

£5,195

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Peterborough £180-£10,230
Solar thermal in Peterborough £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Peterborough £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Peterborough £2,542-£9,842
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Peterborough £127-£180
Electrical survey in Peterborough £150-£230
Solar battery in Peterborough £5,040-£52,695
Garden lighting in Peterborough £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Peterborough £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Peterborough £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

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.

How long do home solar batteries last?
How long home solar batteries last depends on the type of battery you have and how often it’s charged and discharged (when electricity is fed into it, then used later on). Generally speaking, a home solar battery should last between 5 and 15 years. Lithium-ion batteries last longer than lead acid batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are more common these days because they’re more cost effective. A lead acid battery is the cheaper option at around £2,000, but it’s likely to last between 5-8 years. On the other hand, a lithium-ion battery may set you back around £4,000, but will last between 11-15 years. So you can see that it’s well worth choosing a lithium-ion home solar battery. It’s also worth considering that a solar battery’s lifespan will be reduced if you over-discharge it. When your home solar battery is installed, you’ll be left a manual which will tell you its depth of discharge, or DoD. This means how much you can use the battery before recharging it – it's not as simple as letting the battery run down to 0% then charging it again. In fact, this can significantly shorten your battery’s lifespan. If your solar battery system’s DoD is 80% and its capacity is 5kW, make sure you charge it before you use up 4kW to help prolong its life. Luckily, most lithium-ion batteries have a DoD of 80% or more, so you don’t need to worry about not being able to use much of the electricity stored in your home solar battery. This is another reason to use them over lead acid batteries, because their DoD can be as low as 50%.
Does a solar battery work in a power cut?

If you’re thinking of adding a solar battery to your home, you might be wondering whether or not it’s going to work in a power cut. If yes, then you’re not alone as this is one of the most common questions asked when it comes to solar batteries. In this post, we aim to provide you with a detailed answer to solve this concern once and for all.

The answer to this question is, it depends. The main reason why your solar batteries will usually not work or provide your home with the much-needed back up power is as a result of the several threats it poses. You should be aware that both your solar panels and battery are connected to the main grid. When a power cut occurs, your engineers will have to operate on the grid. If the solar panels or batteries are in operation at the period there’s a high chance the engineers would be electrocuted by the electricity that’s being produced. As a result of this, solar inverters are usually designed to automatically switch off once a power cut occurs. However, it should also be noted that if your solar battery possesses backup functionality, you’ll be able to make use of your solar energy in the event of a power cut. In other words, what determines if your home battery would work in a power cut is the availability or otherwise of a backup functionality.

Furthermore, you might also wish to know if your solar panels will continue to charge the battery in a power cut. Well, this depends on the type of backup system you possess. There are some more affordable batteries that are designed to automatically release their stored energy upon the detection of a power cut. And this is mostly because the battery inverter is usually smaller than the solar inverter which allows the energy from the solar inverter to the transmitted to the battery - risking an overload. However, if otherwise, then energy can continue to be transmitted to the battery until its fully charged.

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.

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 do I know if my electrical wiring is too old?

You can find out roughly how old your wiring is by simply looking at it. If the wiring around your fuse box is covered in old-fashioned casing, or is damaged or fraid, it may be over 25 years old and need replacing. This is more common in older properties or houses that have been empty for long periods of time.

How much will a new fuse box cost?

Fuse box prices will vary and a periodic inspection should be carried out first. However, domestic fuse boxes cost an average of £460. A qualified electrician will advise if yours needs to be replaced and it's always a good idea to obtain a number of quotes before committing to this.

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.

Electrician help and advice

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