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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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We are a small company based in South Wales and the South West providing high quality air conditioning and electrical inst...
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Total Rewire NW

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We only rewire houses. We have over 60 years experience between us, we make rewiring simple.
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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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Here at Fuse Electrical Services, we can provide services such as Home Electrics, Re-wires, Security Lighting, Sockets & m...
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A Gallagher And Son

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A Gallagher & Son provide roofing and general building works in across North Wales. We employ only local specialist trades...

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09 Mar

Heating | Electric Radiators & Heaters

Llanidloes - SY18

Enquiry from: Colin M

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Replacement electric heating system. 9 heaters required. Currently hardwired to cheap rate meter.

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29 Feb

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Brecon - LD3

Enquiry from: Mark H

Start Date: Less than one month

2 bedroom holiday let, needs pat testing as requirement of trading with our agents. tv and sat box new this week so not needed, but need to test cooker, fridge, freezer, boiler, toaster iron, microwav...

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23 Feb

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Crickhowell - NP8

Enquiry from: Vadym K

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6 items (juicers and slush machines).

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16 Jan

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Brecon - LD3

Enquiry from: Adrian M

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PAT testing electric items on a basic Brewery/Cidery. Aprrox 20 items

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12 Dec

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Brecon - LD3

Enquiry from: Lisa B

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Hi we need to have approximately 20 items that need pat testing in the workshop at rebound Books upstairs in the Muse building

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16 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Crickhowell - NP8

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mr requested quotes for electrical work from a electrician around crickhowell. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information b...

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09 Oct

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Crickhowell - NP8

Enquiry from: John S

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3 sockets to connect, 4 tails to add to consumer unit. surge protection added to consumer unit. testing circuits and certification. are you the property owner: other how many bedrooms: 1-2 time scale:...

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13 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Newtown - SY16

Enquiry from: Alistair N

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

we are looking for a quote to install solar panels on our home, with battery storage. we have a sloping roof facing south. look forward to hearing from suitable installers. are you the property owner:...

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01 Sep

Electric | Internal & External work

Crickhowell - NP7

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customer in crickhowell area has requested that we arrange quotes for their electrical work project.miss are considering various options and would like to discuss with a electrician directly.please ca...

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31 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Llanfechain, Llanfyllin, Llansanffraid, Llanymynech, Meifod - SY22

Enquiry from: Joe S

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customer made an enquiry for solar hot water and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a electrician.mr lives in the llanfechain, llanfyllin, llansanffraid, llanymynech, meifod ar...

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25 Aug

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Crickhowell - NP7

Enquiry from: Rebecca R

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Electrical items to take to university

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20 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Llandrindod Wells - LD1

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customer requested quotes for solar hot water from a electrician around llandrindod wells. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the i...

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06 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Crickhowell - NP7

Enquiry from: Rebecca T

Start Date: Immediate

Two lights changed to spotlights and a ventilation fan fixed

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02 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Crickhowell - NP7

Enquiry from: Karla U

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Hello. I have 2x external lights and 2x internal lights I would like fitted please. Thank you.

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30 Jul

Solar Panel and Battery

Welshpool - SY21

Enquiry from: Del S

Start Date: Immediate

type of house: detached | has space on roof: yes | looking for battery: yes | finance help: no

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01 Jul

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Crickhowell - NP7

Enquiry from: David L

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I want to have 13A power and lighting in a new wooden shed. Running a new feed from the house DB is impractical but a cable can be run underground from the nearest point in the house about 6m away, wh...

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18 Jun

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Newtown - SY16

Enquiry from: Emily F

Start Date: Immediate

new consumer unit , partial rewire of 2 bed stone cottage

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10 Jun

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Machynlleth - SY20

Enquiry from: Paul J

Start Date: Less than one month

pat testing ready for holiday rental are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many bedrooms: 1-2 how old is the property: pre-1900 time scale: less than one month ...

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04 Jun

Heating | Electric Radiators & Heaters

Brecon - LD3

Enquiry from: Helen C

Start Date: Immediate

new, efficient storage heaters supplied and fitted to improve epc rating are you the property owner: relative of owner is this for a residential or commerial building: domestic type of current boiler:...

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30 May

Heating | Electric Radiators & Heaters

Machynlleth - SY20

Enquiry from: Jennie R

Start Date: Immediate

reposition storage heater are you the property owner: owner of the property is this for a residential or commerial building: domestic type of current boiler: electric what level of service do you requ...

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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 Powys is:

£4,418

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Powys £184-£50,230
Solar thermal in Powys £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Powys £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Powys £2,413-£4,013
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Powys £128-£194
Electrical survey in Powys £150-£230
Solar battery in Powys £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Powys £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Powys £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Powys £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

does my house need rewiring?

When it comes to electrical works, safety is always paramount. Although a complete house rewiring service may seem quite expensive, when compared to the safety it provides, you’d realize it’s well worth it. We know all too well that human nature tends to prevail to overlook small electrical issues until it’s too late or probably gets out of hands. When this happens, not only will you have to spend more to get the issue resolved, but it may also lead to some damages to your property. Hence, the need to identify and resolve electrical deficiencies as soon as possible. In this post, we’ve compiled a shortlist of some of the top signs that your house needs rewiring. Let’s take a look!

  • Dimming or flickering lights. This is one of the most common signs that your house needs to be rewired. When a light brightens, it means there’s too much voltage and when it dims, it implies it’s receiving too little voltage. You may be tempted to think this is a lighbulb issue, but this type of decline in power is usually as a result of a loose wiring or faulty circuits which should not be ignored.
  • Regularly blown fuses. With the steady development in technology as well as electrical appliances within our houses, older style fuses that are not designed to contain this amount of electricity will end up blowing. If your fuse blows on a more regular basis, then there may be a need to upgrade them to more modern circuit breakers.
  • Lightbulbs burning out in their sockets. This is usually a sign of bigger issues in your wiring which is often caused by fluctuations in voltage.
  • Sparking outlets. These can be perfectly normal, but at times they can also be a clear signal of a potentially dangerous problem which should not be ignored.
What is a periodic inspection?

With age and use any electrical installation in your home will wear. A periodic inspection is therefore carried out to ensure your home electrics are in a satisfactory condition. With a periodic inspection: Ensure your electrical circuits aren’t overloaded, Avoid accidents such as shocks and fire hazards, Discover if there are any defective lines,Highlight any lack of earthing or bonding..

Do I need a Part P registered electrician?

Home electrics can be extremely dangerous and it’s very unwise to try and carry out repair work or maintenance yourself without the necessary knowledge and skill. Therefore we would always recommend using a Part P registered electrician at all times.

how does solar thermal generate electricity?

Are you thinking of installing solar thermal systems in your home or property and wondering exactly how it works to generate electricity? Regardless of your motive, in this article you’ll learn in simple details how solar thermal is how solar thermal doesn't provide electricity for your home.

If you are looking to generate electricity for your home then Solar PV are able to generate electricity simply by absorbing and focusing sunlight in such a way to create a temperature level that’s high enough to generate the much needed electricity. There are two main components that comes with the solar energy collectors of each. These two components include, the reflectors ( mirrors), which works to absorb and concentrate the sunlight onto a receiver. In several types of the solar thermal power systems, a heat transfer fluid is then heated and distributed in the receiver so as to generate steam. Once the steam as been produced, it’s then transported to the turbine where it’s turned into a mechanical energy, which in turn powers the generator to produce electricity.

Solar thermal power or electric systems are usually embedded with a tracking system which keeps the sunlight concentrated on the receiver all day long as the sun changes position in the sky. They also come with a wide array of collectors which works of distribute the heat absorbed to a turbine as well as the generator. A lot of solar thermal power facilities will gave two or more plants with different arrays and generators.

Solar thermal power systems can also have a thermal energy storage system component whose work is to permit the solar collector system to heat an energy storage system during the day while energy storage system’s generated heat is incorporated in the production of electricity at night or during a cloudy weather when there’s not much sunlight.

Can you rewire a house without an electrician?

The short and simple answer to this question is, no. If you’re a seasoned DIYer then you should probably know a thing or two about electrical works around your property. However, house rewiring works should only be carried out by a qualified and registered electrician for a handful of reasons. In this FAQ, we’re going to take an in depth look at a few reasons why a house rewiring project should always be tackled by a reliable professional.

 

  • Risk. Not only do you out your own health and that of your loved ones at risk when you attempt to complete electrical rewires on your own, but you also put your property at risk. Tackling electrical works involves a great danger. These dangers can come in different forms such as electrical wires electrocution, shock as well as fire. What’s more? Items in your home also possesses higher voltages, and when it comes to electrical wiring, the higher the voltage, the more dangerous the project becomes. Another tricky task to get around is hidden junction boxes as well as connections. Since these components are out of sight, the chances of you getting shocked increases rapidly. All these risks can only be mitigated when proper procedures are followed . therefore, if you decide to do electrical work on your home, then there’s the need to obtain necessary permits for completing the work. Once completed, the work done should be inspected by a licensed electrical inspector. However, the best way to reduce the risks is by hiring the services of a licensed electrician.
  • Safety. Electricians are trained to perfect their craft and comply with safety protocols. They’re also required to pass a licensing test so as to work as an electrician. The safety of your property and loved ones when it comes to your home’s electrical works can only be guaranteed when done by a qualified and registered electrician.
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.

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• 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.

how much is an electrical safety certificate?

What an electrical safety certificate offers both home and property owners as well as tenants is peace of mind. However, if you’re going to get an electrical certificate, you’d probably want to know just how much it’s going to cost. In this post, we aim to give you an idea of the electrical safety certificate pricing in order to help you make a budget and start planning. Let’s take a look!


Generally, the cost of getting an electrical safety certificate in the UK is usually within the range of £80 to about £150 for a medium sized home. With that in mind, it’s also important to note that the price you’ll have to pay to acquire an electrical safety certificate is based on a number of factors which includes the complexity of the job, the size of your property amongst many others. All home and property owners including landlords should invest in getting an electrical safety certificate. The certificate can only be legally issued by a qualified and certified electrician and it must document that all electrical appliances as well as connectors within a property are totally safe and in a proper working condition. What’s more? More often than not, an electrical safety certificate test will most likely be completed in less than 24 hours.


The Electrical Safety report bring to life an concerns as regards the status of all electrical appliances and circuits. At present, it isn’t a legal requirement for home owners. However for landlords, it is an obligation to acquire an up to date Electrical Safety Certificate.

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.

Electrician help and advice

Is it Worth Installing Solar Panels in the UK? Published: 29/04/2023 Solar panels are devices that convert sunlight into electricity by the photovoltaic (PV) effect. In recent years, solar energy has become an increasingly popular source of renewable energy worldwide. The UK has seen a surge in solar panel installations, but is it worth installing solar panels in the UK? This article will discuss the pros […] Read this article
Solar Panel Maintenance: Tips and Tricks Published: 18/04/2023 Solar panels are a great way to generate renewable energy and reduce your electricity bills. However, just like any other technology, they require regular maintenance to ensure their optimal performance. In this article, we will provide you with some useful tips and tricks to maintain your solar panels and keep them working efficiently for many […] Read this article
How to Finance Your Solar Panel System in the UK Published: 17/04/2023 Solar panels are becoming an increasingly popular way to generate electricity in the UK. However, the cost of installing a solar panel system can be high, which may deter some homeowners from investing in one. Fortunately, there are several financing options available that can help you to finance your solar panel system in the UK. […] Read this article

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