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Energy HOW UK

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We are a renewable energy installer focused on heat pumps across Scotland and the North of England. We also partner with ...
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Greener Energy Group

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About Us Greener Energy Group have over 30 years combined experience of providing energy saving solutions to customers,...
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Heats on

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We at HEATS ON LTD have been in The renewable Energy for 26 years now .. and we are very Passionate about striving towards...
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Gener8 Solar

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Our solar installation business specialises in the scale and installation of cutting-edge solar PV systems amd battery sol...
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Glasgow Gas Services

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We are based in north Glasgow trusted by many landlords & private customers we are the experts when it comes to heating ho...
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ECO Energy Consultants

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Eco Energy Consultants is a breath of fresh air in the fast-moving field of Renewable Energy, whether it be Solar power, E...

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19 Mar

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Wishaw - ML2

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Testing of camera club equipment. 10 items with plugs and another 10 electrical without plugs including Projector, extension cable, studio lights, sound system, laptop, microphones.

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16 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Shotts - ML7

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Storage battery for solar panels

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12 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Shotts - ML7

Enquiry from: Mary L

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customer has a solar panels project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for solar battery. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a electrician.confirmed intere...

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12 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Shotts - ML7

Enquiry from: Mary L

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4 quotes for battery and solar panels installed. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: commercial building do you have plans for the property available: yes how many bed...

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31 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Glasgow - G61

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18 Dec

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Biggar - ML12

Enquiry from: James Y

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Battery(s) to work from existing PV panels

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06 Nov

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Glasgow - G64

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I bought a new hanging light not realising it’s bigger than the existing fitting just looking for this to be installed

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24 Oct

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Glasgow - G2

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I'm looking to engage an electrician local to Kirkcaldy to undertake some testing of a residential electrical system and also to install appropriate smoke heat detection. I was given your company deta...

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20 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Bellshill - ML4

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Emergency lights replaced and emergency flood lights fitted

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12 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Glasgow - G64

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We need to upgrade a fuse board and put in smoke/heat/carbon monoxide detectors

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07 Oct

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Glasgow - G43

Enquiry from: Drew M

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Good afternoon, I am looking to see if you would be looking to take on an Electrical Apprentice? I have passed the SECTT Test and also the TESSA Test. I have vast on site experience, have my own...

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29 Sep

Electric | Internal & External work

Airdrie - ML6

Enquiry from: Andy M

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i am to have a media wall , and i no a quote of it, to make it safe? are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you n...

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27 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Glasgow - G12

Enquiry from: Jamie D

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Type of house: Terraced | Has space on roof: undefined | Looking for battery: Yes | Finance Help: Yes

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27 Sep

Electric | Internal & External work

Glasgow - G33

Enquiry from: Martin v

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Hello! I hopenyou can help getting some bathroom spots fixed. 2 in my main bathroom are out and 1 on the ensuite. Replacing bulb doesn’t fix it so i think it’s rhe wiring behind it. Would like to ...

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25 Sep

Electric | Internal & External work

Glasgow - G64

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24 Sep

Electric | Internal & External work

Biggar - ML12

Enquiry from: James H

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Two way light switch installed (or fixed) and a look at a panel with 8 light switches. Two of which don't work

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22 Sep

Electric | Internal & External work

Airdrie - ML6

Enquiry from: John D

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I have undercupboard down lights in my kitchen. Two of the lights now not working

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21 Sep

Electric | Internal & External work

Motherwell - ML1

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customer in the motherwell area made an enquiry a couple of projects including electrical work.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the...

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21 Sep

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Airdrie - ML6

Enquiry from: Mark F

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Hi I’m looking to have my electrics in my house updated with a new box and rewired , we get the keys on the 29th of September but can get access before hand to price up the job and will be empty fo...

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18 Sep

Electric | Internal & External work

Hamilton - ML3

Enquiry from: Teresa S

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Electric cooker keeps tripping

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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 Lanarkshire is:

£2,318

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Lanarkshire £300-£460
Solar thermal in Lanarkshire £3,375-£5,790
Electric heaters in Lanarkshire £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Lanarkshire £2,625-£4,025
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Lanarkshire £135-£207
Electrical survey in Lanarkshire £150-£230
Solar battery in Lanarkshire £3,290-£6,445
Garden lighting in Lanarkshire £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Lanarkshire £5,200-£7,475
Electric vehicle charger in Lanarkshire £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

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.

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 an EV fast charger?

When it comes to the electric vehicles world, one of the most common questions that’s usually asked is - how to charge my electric car? If you’ve carried out some research, you’d would have seen terms like level 1, level 2 or level 3 being thrown around. In this post, we’re going to consider the meaning of an ev fast charger to give you more insight into the electric vehicles world. Let’s take a look!

 

As the name suggests, fast charger is an electric vehicle charger that’s a lot faster than the average ev charger. These incredibly powerful units can have your vehicle charged to 80 percent within an hour depending on the model and capacity of your car while also being highly convenient for those who are always on the go. So what’s the difference between rapid and fast car chargers?

 

Generally, fast car chargers are available in two varieties which includes - the 7kW which is the most popular option used in homes, or 22kW which is commonly used in supermarkets as well as shopping centres. While 7kW takes up within 4 - 6 hours to charge an ev battery to 100 percent, 22kW will take about 1 - 2 hours to do the same. Most fast devices will be AC, there are also some DC ones available as well. What’s more? A large majority of fast car chargers are untethered. This implies that the cable isn’t connected to the device allowing you to make use of your own. This can, at times, make it a lot more convenient than rapid chargers which makes use of tethered cables.

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.
how much to rewire a 3 bed house?

If you’re thinking about rewiring your three bedroom house, one of the first few things you’d have to put into consideration is the cost of completing the project in order to help you set a budget and start to plan. In this post, we seek to provide you with the most accurate cost possible for your project to help you get started as soon as possible.

 

In truth, there’s no simple and short answer to this question as the average cost to rewire a house is based on a wide range of factors. For older properties, you may need completely rewire the property in order to enhance the energy efficiency. However, this may not be required the your home was just recently built. Firstly, it should be stated that there are numerous factors that affects the price of a rendering a house which includes the size of the house and its condition, the ease of access, the prep work required, as well as your location and the quality of the contractor your hire. Out of all these factors, the most significant variables are probably the type of rewiring task you go for (whether for the whole house or some specific parts ) as well as the size of the house.

 

House rewiring is usually a messy and disruptive task which can also be very dangerous especially when handled by a inexperienced individual. As a result, we’d strongly recommend that this task is carried out by a qualified and registered electrician who is well trained to perform this task to perfection. The average cost for electrical rewiring for a three bedroom semi detached house should be within the range of £3000 to £4500, although there may be some extra house rewiring cost that may also arise in the process.

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.

I’m a tenant in a rental property and think the electrical installation is faulty, what should I do?

You should report any suspected faults to your landlord as soon as you know about them. It is their responsibility to investigate, and hire an electrician to do any work if needed. Know your obligations as a tenant and keep in touch with your landlord on a regular basis.

Should I use a certified electrician to install my electric heating?

It’s always recommended to use a certified electrician to carry out electrical work. They can self-certify that their work meets building regulations. While some parts of electric heating systems can be installed as a DIY project, the thermostat and other control wiring legally must be installed by a certified electrician. There are a range of competent persons schemes in operation.

Electrician help and advice

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