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LET Electrical

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Our Vision at LET Renewables is to provide our clients with the finest renewable technologies at a reasonable price, helpi...
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Immaculate Improvements

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At Immaculate Improvements, we specialize in cutting-edge solar battery solutions, helping homeowners and businesses acros...
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Fushi Electrical

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Small local Electrical contractor. reliable and professional service we cover all areas of electrical work from small dome...
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Energy Store (Dorest)

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We understand that due to the energy crisis more people are investigating ways of becoming more self sufficient with their...
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Jcp Electrical Services

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Providing Electrical work in domestic and commercial properties such as alterations, additions, new installations and testing

Recent Electrician Enquiries

11 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Gillingham - SP8

Enquiry from: Lois H

Start Date: Immediate

fix broken starter for strip light, or replace strip 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 a...

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27 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Gillingham - SP8

Enquiry from: Joss C

Start Date: Immediate

Good evening,  I wanted to approach you to understand whether there is ever opportunities within Dorset electrical for trainee / apprentice positions?  I am 24, and a hard working individual w...

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24 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Gillingham - SP8

Enquiry from: Colin H

Start Date: Immediate

I need a quote to provide electrical supply to a new workshop. The home consumer unit is close to the external wall and will need armoured cable (via a trench) for approx. 5-6 metres to the wall of th...

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17 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Gillingham - SP8

Enquiry from: Richard C

Start Date: Immediate

Hi Alex. I believe we might know each other from the Drews / Anderson Electrical days? You've done some work for Rainbow at this address, we will be sorting the repairs and we're starting the strip ...

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03 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Gillingham - SP8

Enquiry from: Paul J

Start Date: Immediate

Solar panels fitting and batteries installed

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04 Sep

Electric | Internal & External work

Gillingham - SP8

Enquiry from: Maria B

Start Date: Immediate

old dead wiring to be removed, 3 new sockets. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets replaced: y...

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01 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Gillingham - SP8

Enquiry from: Frankie M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

we want solar panels in our field. to cover the electricity we use and make money from hovernment are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the pr...

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25 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Gillingham - SP8

Enquiry from: Ronald M

Start Date: Immediate

customer made enquiry for solar electricity online. customer confirmed via they live in the gillingham area. solar panels roof space available no shading to roof please contact to discuss their optio...

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11 Apr

Electric | Internal & External work

Gillingham - SP8

Enquiry from: Stephen A

Start Date: Immediate

rewire cooker onthe back and into wall are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets replace...

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01 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Gillingham - SP8

Enquiry from: David F

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have no lights after fuse box went bang after switching on light are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other do you require any rewiring in the property: yes do you need any...

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25 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Gillingham - SP8

Enquiry from: Harry B

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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27 Sep

Heating | Electric Radiators & Heaters

Gillingham - SP8

Enquiry from: Jennifer P

Start Date: Immediate

ELECTRIC BOILER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AND CENTRAL HEATING FOR A TWO BEDROOM HOUSE WITH TWO BATHROOMS. NEEDING 8 RADIATORS

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01 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Gillingham - SP8

Enquiry from: Donut H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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01 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Gillingham - SP8

Enquiry from: Donut H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry solar electricity. mr confirmed interest via email/sms/ roof space available little to no shading mr lives in gillingham area please call to arrange appointment and di...

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21 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Gillingham - SP8

Enquiry from: Richard T

Start Date: Immediate

looking for an eicr for a small 1 bed property that was fully rewired 5 years ago. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require any rewiring in the pr...

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04 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Gillingham - SP8

Enquiry from: Damian P

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 other forms: solar hot water, ground source heat pumps, air source heat pumps please call to appoint

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30 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Gillingham - SP8

Enquiry from: Jennifer M

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i am getting my elderly mother's gas oven capped off and removed. she needs a new electric one connected. her fuse box has a fuse for an oven so i assume all the connections are there. the oven will b...

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06 Aug

Heating | Electric Radiators & Heaters

Gillingham - SP8

Enquiry from: Jo W

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property is this for a residential or commerial building: domestic what boiler type are you looking for: electric what level of service do you require: supply...

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18 Jun

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Gillingham - SP8

Enquiry from: Stuart T

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Enquirer: Property Owner Number of bedrooms: 2

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13 May

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Gillingham - SP8

Enquiry from: Phil M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

we are a company in gillingham (dorset) & are looking into getting the electrical equipment in our factory pat tested (after things get a little more like normal!). we would like a rough indication of...

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How much do Electrician services cost?

How much do Electricians charge? Prices for Electricians in 2025 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 Gillingham is:

£4,324

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2025
Electrician in Gillingham £173-£28,865
Solar thermal in Gillingham £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Gillingham £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Gillingham £3,875-£19,675
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Gillingham £143-£2,604
Electrical survey in Gillingham £150-£415
Solar battery in Gillingham £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Gillingham £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Gillingham £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Gillingham £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

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.

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.
what is solar thermal?

Unlike the photovoltaic (PV) power which works to turn a part of the electromagnetic radiation of the sun directly to electrons and electricity, a solar thermal can simply be referred to as the absorption of the sun’s heat for human use. As a result, the solar thermal has a wider range of uses than the PV does in several ways. This is due to the fact that the sun’s heat can be absorbed and transported via a medium and the stored energy incorporated for several great purposes such as to heat water, to heat and cool a home or living space, to prepare a meal as well as to generate electricity. All these functions are useful for both residential and commercial spaces.

There are generally three different ranges of solar thermal energy that are being used which includes the low temperature ( for heating, cooling as well as ventilation), the mid temperature ( used for preparing meals, heating hot water and the likes) as well as the high temperature ( used for generating electricity). To focus more on generating electricity, there are a wide array of ways through which the sun’s heat can be directed at creating electricity via a heat exchanger which operates to super heat water or inert gas to power an electricity- generating plant or to produce electricity via a Stirling engine.

In order to increase their output or make them more efficient, evacuated glass tubes are used to encircle the tubes which in turn helps them to collect more heat energy while also protecting them from re-radiating the heat energy absorbed. The trough are normal positioned north to south as well as to keep tabs on the travels of the sun throughout the day.

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.

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 much do solar batteries cost?
How much solar batteries cost depends on the brand and type of battery and its capacity. At the moment, the cost is quite high because the technology is still new – but they will probably reduce, just like we saw the cost of solar panels reduce as the technology became more popular. It’s a great idea to get a solar battery installed with your solar panel system if you’re out most of the day. If you didn’t have a battery, all that electricity would simply go to the National Grid – but if you have a storage system, then while your solar panels are generating electricity in the day, it would get stored in the battery ready for you to use when you get home. Lithium-ion solar batteries are the most widely-used ones at the moment because they generally have a higher capacity and are more cost-effective. For a 3-4kWh battery, which would store enough electricity for a typical 4kW solar panel system, it will set you back an average of £3,400. If you need a larger battery, it could cost anywhere up to £6,000. Lead acid batteries are cheaper, and it can seem tempting to ask an installer to fit one for you – but they aren’t cheaper in the long run. While a 4kWh lead acid battery may only cost around £2,000, their life cycle is only around 1,800 cycles. A lithium-ion battery that costs around £4,000 would have a life cycle of about 4,000 cycles. That means that while the upfront cost is more, you won’t have to replace it as quickly as a lead acid one.
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 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.

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