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Gas Works MK

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Welcome to Gas Works MK – Your Local Gas Engineer You Can Trust With over 17 years of experience in the trade, I offer ...
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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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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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We specialise in providing electrical safety certificates, electrical inspections, testing & electrical repairs for Landlo...
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Electric Works London

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At Electric Works London, our electricians and installers offer 24 hour electricity service to all customers. We have done...

Recent Electrician Enquiries

07 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Hitchin - SG4

Enquiry from: Krish V

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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11 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Hitchin - SG4

Enquiry from: Tom R

Start Date: Immediate

Power supplied to outside detached toilet to include shower unit and lighting. External security lights

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11 Apr

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Hitchin - SG4

Enquiry from: Matthew S

Start Date: Immediate

i am a singer and pianist and my setup consists of an electric keyboard (with accessories: sustain pedal, jack lead, power adapter), small amplifier, microphone (with xlr cable). all need to be pat te...

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02 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Hitchin - SG5

Enquiry from: Ken H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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31 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Hitchin - SG5

Enquiry from: Jonathan M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in hitchin area has requested that we arrange quotes for their solar hot water project.mr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a electrician directly.please call to ...

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31 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Hitchin - SG5

Enquiry from: Jonathan M

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

call any time. roof faces: east-west type of building: detached number of bedrooms: 5 possible shading: no not a listed building. not in a conservation area. how became interested in solar pa...

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19 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Hitchin - SG4

Enquiry from: Simon H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

mr requested quotes for solar hot water from a electrician around hitchin. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information below...

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19 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Hitchin - SG4

Enquiry from: Simon H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer living in hitchin area made an enquiry for solar electricity quotes via one of our websites. customer confirmed interest roof space available no shading please call to arrange an appointment...

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13 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Hitchin - SG5

Enquiry from: James Stuart H

Start Date: Immediate

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

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11 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Hitchin - SG5

Enquiry from: Mike W

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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07 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Hitchin - SG5

Enquiry from: Mike W

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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31 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Hitchin - SG5

Enquiry from: Chris K

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

fit solar panlans tofoof are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the property available: yes how many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 typ...

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26 Aug

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Hitchin - SG5

Enquiry from: Robin H

Start Date: Immediate

I have 16 solar panels (on a FIT tariff) and am considering adding a battery to store electricity. I would like to have an estimate /quotation to supply and fit please the battery and other bits that...

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26 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Hitchin - SG5

Enquiry from: Daniel R

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer living in hitchin area made an enquiry for solar electricity quotes via one of our websites. customer confirmed interest roof space available no shading please call to arrange an appointment...

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24 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Hitchin - SG5

Enquiry from: Wilfred A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 type of the roof you are looking to have the solar panels on: neither - i am looking for a ground mount...

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16 Aug

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Hitchin - SG5

Enquiry from: Jodi H

Start Date: Less than one month

pat testing of electrical equipment for baby and toddler classes. lights, speakers, laptops etc. we have a team of 8 so there is a lot of kit. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) pro...

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12 Jun

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Hitchin - SG5

Enquiry from: Kerry H

Start Date: Immediate

Pat testing on electrical a in a shop

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15 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Hitchin - SG4

Enquiry from: Paul K

Start Date: Immediate

customer in hitchin areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for solar hot water.confirmed interest via telephone, sms and email at 14/04/2022 09:21.please call...

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08 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Hitchin - SG4

Enquiry from: Alex G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 type of the roof you are ...

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03 Feb

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Hitchin - SG4

Enquiry from: Paul A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in hitchin area has requested that we arrange quotes for their solar hot water project.mr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a professional directly.please call to...

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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 Hitchin is:

£1,920

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2025
Electrician in Hitchin £300-£460
Solar thermal in Hitchin £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Hitchin £775-£1,250
Rewiring a House in Hitchin £3,063-£4,763
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Hitchin £128-£179
Electrical survey in Hitchin £150-£230
Solar battery in Hitchin £3,040-£5,195
Garden lighting in Hitchin £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Hitchin £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Hitchin £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

Is electric heating suitable for my home?

There are a range of variables that will determine which heating system is best for your home, such as the level of insulation and size of rooms. However, electric heating is suitable for many homes. Electric boilers are very compact and do not need a flue. Underfloor heating is effective at heating rooms of any size.

How to add new power sockets to a room?

If you’re thinking about adding new power sockets to your room, then you’ve come to the right place! This task can be a very tricky one especially if you don’t know how to go about it. If you don’t have the skills or experience necessary to pull this off, then we’d strongly recommend you hire the services of qualified and licensed electrician who can guarantee the best results for help. In this guide, we’re going to take you through the numerous steps you’d have to take to make sure your new power sockets is added successfully. Let’s take a look!

  • All the power to the working area at the primary electrical panel should be turned off.
  • Identify the cut area for individual electrical box.
  • Pilot saw blade by drilling corner holes
  • Drill into framing for wiring, if required
  • Connect electrical wires to the electrical panel from the outlet box holes, pulling four feet through the wall.
  • Attach white wires to silver screws as well as black wires to brass screws and also the ground wire.
  • Incorporate electrical tape to tape around the box
  • Connect the box to the wall and cover with the outlet plate
  • Carry out the process for individual outlet needed
  • De-energize the entire electrical panel by shutting off the house’s main breaker
  • Fit an arc volt breaker by connecting white and black wire to the breaker
  • Connect white wire from the new breaker directly onto the neutral bar of the electrical panel
  • Finally, you can turn the main breaker back on.

 

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 I connect solar panels to a battery?

Most people want to connect solar panels to a battery when they’re not at home all day to use the electricity they generate, or generate more than they consume over a day. Solar batteries are a great way to maximise the savings on your energy bills since you can use every unit of electricity you generate.

If you want to connect your solar panels to a battery, the best – and safest – way is to ask an MCS-registered company to do it for you. They’ve had lots of training and hold qualifications in handling electricity and installing solar batteries, so they will be able to recommend the best battery for your solar panels and for the among of electricity you use. Some of the brands they might recommend include Tesla, SolarEdge and SolaX, but there are many more to choose from. If you want to send electricity to the grid from your battery to receive Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments, it’s also worth leaving installation up to a registered installer. This is because you might not be eligible for payments if your battery wasn’t installed by an MCS-registered company.

However, if you do want to have a go at connecting your solar panels to a battery, it’s worth finding out whether your system is ‘storage ready’. Most relatively new systems will be, since batteries are becoming more commonplace. If your solar panels are storage ready, they will have an inverter that can easily have a battery added to it. If this is the case, then you should be able to buy the solar battery you want and follow the manufacturer's instructions to install it.

But it’s worth remembering that electricity is extremely dangerous when handled improperly. If you don’t get the solar battery connected properly and something goes wrong, it could cause a fire or you could electrocute yourself. If a fire breaks out due to your battery, it’s unlikely that your home insurance company would pay out since you connected the battery yourself. That’s why it’s always worth speaking to a registered installer to install a solar battery storage system for you.

Why would I need a new fuse box?

There are a few reasons you may need a new fuse box. This would include: The box being old or out-of-date, Insufficient or no RCD protection, Holes or gaps in the casing, Not compliant with legal specifications. An electrical survey will ascertain if one is needed.

how do solar panels and batteries work together?

How Do Solar Panels And Batteries Work Together?

With solar panel system rapidly becoming an ubiquitous phenomenon within the modern society, several homeowners in the UK are just coming to terms with the numerous benefits offered by the system. The solar power’s popularity has even led to the rise of another renewable technology - solar batteries able to store excess solar power that can be used later. Now several companies such as Tesla are now building solar batteries that can be fitted alongside solar panels for your building. So how exactly do solar panels and batteries work together? Let’s have a look!

Solar panels make use of the sun light to generate electricity and as a result, they can’t function when sunlight is absent - giving a big issue of how to power your house when it’s dark. In the event whereby this occurs, you’re afforded two options which is either to contact energy providers to buy electricity or purchase a battery storage system.

So what’s the function of the battery storage system? Basically when your solar panel provides electricity which is not needed right away, a solar battery will work to convert the DC electricity into AC energy which is going to be stored for later use (when you actually need it). in other words, your solar panels charge the batteries when you do not require the energy they’re generating right away.

As a result, when it’s dark and the solar panels are no longer functioning, your system will tap into the energy that’s already been stored by your battery for later use. This way, you can be totally independent of the National Grid, which implies more savings on your electricity bills.

Are solar panel batteries worth it?

Whether solar panel batteries are worth it depends on how much you’re at home and how big your solar panel system is. If you’re at home most of the day and your solar panels only generate enough electricity for you to use while for that day, then a battery probably isn’t worth investing in. However, if you have a large system that generates more than you can use or you’re out most of the day, then solar panel batteries are definitely worth it.

A solar battery storage system works by storing the electricity that your solar panels generated until you need to use it. That’s why they’re great for people that are out all day – your solar panels generate electricity all day whilst the sun’s out, but no one’s home so you’re using minimal energy except for things like your fridge and any appliances on standby. Most of the electricity charges your solar panel battery. Then, when you get home, your battery will discharge, and you’ll use all the solar electricity that your panels generated during the day.

Solar batteries are also excellent for people with large solar panel systems that generate more than they use in the day. Any electricity that you don’t use during the day will charge the battery, so in the evening when the sun goes down, you’ll just use the excess electricity that’s stored in the battery.

To work out whether solar panel batteries are worth it for you, you’ll need to work out how much of your solar electricity you’re using already. If you’re at home and you’re able to run your appliances all while your solar panels are generating electricity, a battery might not be worth it. Also, if you’re receiving export payments from the Feed-in Tariff Scheme (FITs) or the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), you might want to look at the rate you’re getting paid. If it’s a good rate, it might be more cost-effective to continue exporting unused electricity to the grid. Speak to an MCS-registered installer that will be able to help you work this out.

Are there any government grants for EV charging points?

The OLEV Grant, also known as Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) can reduce the cost of your home charger by up to £350. If you're eligible, you'll be able to claim it when you buy an EV charger.

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