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

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Home improvements .Solar PV ,Tesla battery, Battery storage
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Boxt

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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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Midc

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MIDC kitchens,design supply and fit kitchens. We can supply all types of kitchens from ultra modern to classic. We als...

Recent Electrician Enquiries

08 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Ilford - IG1

Enquiry from: Om P

Start Date: Immediate

Call back anytime. Solar Electrical Storage System Quote requested on Solar electrical storage system, to be supplied and fitted.

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12 Aug

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Ilford - IG1

Enquiry from: Kelly J

Start Date: Immediate

Pat test only upto 30 items

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11 May

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Ilford - IG5

Enquiry from: RAMESH P

Start Date: Immediate

CHECK AND REPAIR FAULT (TRIPPING)

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03 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Ilford - IG5

Enquiry from: Amrender S

Start Date: Immediate

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

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17 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Ilford - IG1

Enquiry from: Richard F

Start Date: Immediate

customer in the ilford 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 pro...

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08 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Ilford, Chigwell - IG3

Enquiry from: Vaida S

Start Date: Immediate

customer in ilford, chigwell area has requested that we arrange quotes for their solar hot water project.mrs are considering various options and would like to discuss with a electrician directly.pleas...

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31 May

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Ilford - IG1

Enquiry from: Shafqat H

Start Date: Immediate

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 ilford area and would like a call to discuss options.see below...

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20 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Ilford - IG5

Enquiry from: Abdul C

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an online enquiry for solar hot water and confirmed on telephone, sms and email they would like a call with a electrician to discuss prices.please call to arrange an appointment to quote...

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09 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Ilford - IG2

Enquiry from: Jay S

Start Date: Immediate

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

Ilford - IG2

Enquiry from: Sivaraman S

Start Date: Immediate

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

Ilford - IG5

Enquiry from: Nitin C

Start Date: Immediate

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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14 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Ilford - IG5

Enquiry from: Nitin C

Start Date: Immediate

Solar Panels and battery

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21 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Ilford - IG2

Enquiry from: Anuradha I

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 5+ other forms: none please call to appoint

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16 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Ilford - IG6

Enquiry from: Ayub L

Start Date: Immediate

are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 5+ other forms: none please call to appoint

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28 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Ilford - IG1

Enquiry from: Isaac S

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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24 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Ilford, Chigwell - IG3

Enquiry from: Shueb 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 other forms: none please call to appoint

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20 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Ilford - IG1

Enquiry from: Sohaib A

Start Date: Less than one month

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and is waiting to be contacted. homeowner confirmed via sms at 21:16 homeowner lives in the ilford area. solar pv panels roof space available, no...

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17 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Ilford - IG1

Enquiry from: Furqan H

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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13 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Ilford - IG4

Enquiry from: Somir G

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in ilford area made enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed interest via sms. available roof space no shading please call homeowner to arrange an appointment to quote are you the pro...

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11 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Ilford - IG6

Enquiry from: Roy S

Start Date: Immediate

type of house: semi-detached | has space on roof: yes | looking for battery: yes | finance help: no are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 type...

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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 Ilford is:

£2,286

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2025
Electrician in Ilford £170-£280
Solar thermal in Ilford £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Ilford £1,250-£6,150
Rewiring a House in Ilford £2,209-£8,009
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Ilford £110-£303
Electrical survey in Ilford £150-£230
Solar battery in Ilford £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Ilford £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Ilford £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Ilford £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

Are there different types of solar thermal panels?

There are two different types: flat plate, where lots of thin tubes carry water through a flat absorber panel, and evacuated tube, where vacuum glass tubes capture the sun’s energy directly. There is little difference in performance between the two but evacuated tube panels do more obviously extrude from the roof.

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.

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..

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.
When should I have a periodic inspection?

Periodic testing and inspections should be completed: Every 10 years for your home, Every five years for rented accommodation, Every three years for a caravan, Every year for a swimming pool.Electrical inspections are also carried out when buying, selling or renting a property.

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.

what size solar battery do I need?

So, you’ve finally decided to go for solar? If yes, then you’d also probably find yourself trying to figure out exactly what solar battery size is needed to power your home or property. This is one of the most common questions when it comes to the solar system world and understandably so. In this article, we aim to give you an idea of the solar size you’d need to power your home or property before making a purchase decision. Let’s take a look!

The first thing to do if you find yourself asking this question is to identify the reason why you want to purchase the solar battery in the first place. For some individuals, they simply want to save some excess energy being fed back into the grid, while others just want protection from possible blackouts. There are also some environment-conscious home or property owners who makes this decision in order to create a carbon-neutral home. Another crucial factor to consider is your budget. A full solar storage system can be quite costly, although this is cheaper than a decade ago. Generally, the size of solar battery you’ll require depends on the following:

  • How much energy you’re able to generate: The size of your solar array as well as its efficiency will influence the amount of power it’ll be able to supply to your home.
  • Your daily energy usage needs: Daily energy usage can vary greatly between households depending on a number of factors. These factors include the number of occupants, geographical location, type of building, general household energy usage and more. Some may find that their solar system cover for most of their energy usage, while others find themselves still relying heavily on the grid.
how do electric boilers work?

How Do Electric Boilers Work?

Electric boiler are installed in residential, commercial and industrial properties to serve as a reliable source of heat. Unlike other types of boilers that depends on fossil fuel burning to be able to operate, electric boilers are fuelled by electrical energy which ultimately makes it more reliable and powerful compared to its counterparts. This heating option was basically provided for home or property owners who don’t have an access to the main gas supply.

So how does an electric boiler work? Basically, an electric boiler work by heating water. Once heated, the hot water supply is then distributed to various areas across the house or property. In order to achieve the best possible efficiency at the lowest possible costs, new model electric boilers are installed by licensed and professional boiler fitters with the help of a microchip control system. Meanwhile, the microchip control system functions to oversee the management of both temperature level as well as output.

Unlike other types of boilers such as a gas boiler, electric boilers only require minimal service. If you own a gas boiler, it’s crucial to ensure that it’s serviced every single year by a licensed and reliable professional that’s into boiler repair services. During the checks and maintenance services, the gas boilers would need to be checked for possible gas leaks, as well as ventilation poisoning and other problems.

Overall, electric boilers are considered to be one of the most environment-friendly heating system which is more affordable to install in your property than a gas boiler. It represents the most ideal option for homes with gas boiler issues as well as those that are not connected to the main gas supply. What’s more? Electric boilers are also one of the best options for wet central heating and under floor heating.

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